Katharine Hepburn
Studio publicity photograph, c. 1941
Born	Katharine Houghton Hepburn (1907-05-12)May 12, 1907 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	June 29, 2003(2003-06-29) (aged 96) Fenwick, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma mater	Bryn Mawr College
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1928–1994
Spouse(s)	Ludlow Ogden Smith (m. 1928; div. 1934)
Partner(s)	Spencer Tracy (1941–1967, his death)
Relatives	See Houghton family
Awards	Full list

Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress. Her career lasted 66 years. She is thought of as one of the top screen actresses in movie history. She was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning four.

Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut and went to Bryn Mawr College. She got her degree in 1928 and started on Broadway that same year.