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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Music by John Williams
Character:Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Release Date:01/11/2024
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
Character:Self
Release Date:01/12/2023
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Character:Self - Actress (archive footage)
Release Date:07/05/2021
Everything Is Copy
Character:Self
Release Date:29/09/2015
Black Rain: Making The Film
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/10/2006
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Character:Self
Release Date:21/10/2003
Due East
Character:Becky Purdue
Release Date:11/04/2002
The Love Letter
Character:Helen
Release Date:21/05/1999
The Alarmist
Character:Gale Ancona
Release Date:23/10/1998
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
Character:Self
Release Date:02/10/1998
The Locusts
Character:Mrs. Potts
Release Date:03/10/1997
Duke of Groove
Character:Rebecka
Release Date:07/05/1996
How to Make an American Quilt
Character:Sally
Release Date:06/10/1995
Just Cause
Character:Laurie Armstrong
Release Date:17/02/1995
Love Affair
Character:Lynn Weaver
Release Date:21/10/1994
Next Door
Character:Karen Coler
Release Date:04/09/1994
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Character:Jolie
Release Date:01/03/1991
Love at Large
Character:Mrs. Ellen McGraw
Release Date:09/03/1990
Black Rain
Character:Joyce
Release Date:22/09/1989
Internal Affairs
Character:Joanna Gates
Release Date:06/11/1988
Private Affairs
Character:Brunetta
Release Date:29/12/1987
Her Secret Life
Character:Annie
Release Date:12/04/1987
The Quick and the Dead
Character:Susanna McKaskel
Release Date:28/02/1987
SpaceCamp
Character:Andie
Release Date:06/06/1986
Power
Character:Sydney Betterman
Release Date:31/01/1986
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Character:Self
Release Date:04/12/1984
Windy City
Character:Emily Reubens
Release Date:21/09/1984
Dreamscape
Character:Jane DeVries
Release Date:15/08/1984
Best Defense
Character:Laura
Release Date:20/07/1984
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Character:Willie Scott
Release Date:23/05/1984
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Character:Elaine Rogers
Release Date:01/12/1982
A Little Sex
Character:Katherine
Release Date:02/04/1982
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