Biography
Kathleen Sue Spielberg (Born: November 3, 1953, Height: 5 ft 7 inches (1.70 m)), known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American actress and painter with a multifaceted career that traverses action-adventure classics, heartwarming comedies, and artistic pursuits. Born in Texas, Capshaw embarked on an unexpected path: initially, she pursued a career in education, earning a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities and teaching special education. However, her artistic heart yearned for a different stage. Driven by this passion, she moved to New York and delved into acting, landing a role in the soap opera "The Edge of Night." Fate and Hollywood intervened in 1984 when Capshaw, after beating out 120 actresses, landed the pivotal role of Willie Scott in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. This action-adventure blockbuster, directed by Steven Spielberg, not only catapulted her to international fame but also sparked a personal connection that led to their marriage in 1991. Capshaw's career thrived in the 80s and 90s, showcasing her dramatic and comedic chops in films like Dreamscape, Black Rain, Love Affair, and Just Cause. She explored lighter roles in SpaceCamp and The Love Letter, proving her versatility. Beyond acting, Capshaw is a devoted mother to seven children, including actress Jessica Capshaw, and co-parent to adopted children with Spielberg. She has actively supported various charities, highlighting her dedication to humanitarian causes.
Filmography
all 39
Movies 35
self 11
TV Shows 4
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford (2023)
Something's Coming: West Side Story (2021)
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021)
Earthquake Bird (2019)
Everything Is Copy (2015)
Black Rain: Making The Film (2006)
The Light and Magic of 'Indiana Jones' (2003)
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)
Due East (2002)
A Girl Thing (2001)
The Love Letter (1999)
The Alarmist (1998)
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery (1998)
The Locusts (1997)
Duke of Groove (1996)
How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
Just Cause (1995)
Love Affair (1994)
Next Door (1994)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Black Tie Affair (1993)
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991)
Love at Large (1990)
Black Rain (1989)
Internal Affairs (1988)
Private Affairs (1987)
Her Secret Life (1987)
The Quick and the Dead (1987)
SpaceCamp (1986)
Power (1986)
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984)
Windy City (1984)
Dreamscape (1984)
Best Defense (1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Missing Children: A Mother's Story (1982)
A Little Sex (1982)
The Edge of Night (1956)
The Oscars (1953)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1953-11-03 (70 years old)
Birth NameKathleen Sue Nail
Birth PlaceFort Worth, United States of America
Height170-centimeter
SpouseSteven Spielberg
ChildrenDestry Allyn Spielberg, Theo Spielberg, Sawyer Spielberg, Sasha Spielberg, Jessica Capshaw
RelativesMax Spielberg
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsKathleen Sue Nail
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