Profile of the Day: Katharine Hepburn

Posted May 12, 2014 by Amanda | No Comment

Katherine Hepburn

Do you have a favorite Katharine Hepburn movie? On May 12, 1907, the legendary actress was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Katharine came from wealthy and progressive family. Her father was a noted urologist and proponent of educating the public about venereal diseases and her mother headed the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association.

With her headstrong independence and unconventional attitude, Katharine came to epitomize the “modern woman” in 20th century America. Throughout her long and notable career, she earned 12 Academy Award nominations and is hailed as one of the greatest actresses in the history of film.

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