Kate Capshaw

Acting

Kate Capshaw

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Nov 03, 1953 (71 years old)

Kate Capshaw

Known For

Music by John Williams
1h 46m
Movie 2024

Music by John Williams

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of...

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
1h 30m
Movie 2023

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history...

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
0h 53m
Movie 2021

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

Hawaii, May 1977. After the success of Star Wars, George...

Everything Is Copy
1h 29m
Movie 2015

Everything Is Copy

A candid portrait of writer/director Nora Ephron, directed by her...

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
2h 7m
Movie 2003

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg tell the struggles and the...

A Girl Thing
3h 57m
Movie 2001

A Girl Thing

A Girl Thing is a mini-series that revolves around a...

The Alarmist
1h 32m
Movie 1998

The Alarmist

Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman,...

How to Make an American Quilt
1h 56m
Movie 1995

How to Make an American Quilt

Soon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd develops cold feet when she...

Love Affair
1h 48m
Movie 1994

Love Affair

Ex-football star Mike Gambril meets Terry McKay on a flight...

Next Door
1h 35m
Movie 1994

Next Door

Matt and Karen have inconsiderate neighbours whose lawn sprinkler drowns...

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.