Kate Capshaw
Known For
Acting
Born
1953-11-03 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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.
Most Known For
Saturday Night Live
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
The Oscars
as Self
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
as Willie Scott
Black Rain
as Joyce
The Quick and the Dead
as Susanna McKaskel
Just Cause
as Laurie Armstrong
Dreamscape
as Jane DeVries
Love Affair
as Lynn Weaver
Music by John Williams
as Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
The Entertainment Biz
as Self
A Little Sex
as Katherine
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
as Self
The Edge of Night
as Jinx Avery Mallory #1
How to Make an American Quilt
as Sally
Black Tie Affair
as Margo Cody
SpaceCamp
as Andie
Best Defense
as Laura
A Girl Thing
as Casey Montgomery
Power
as Sydney Betterman