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Kate Capshaw
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Kathleen Sue Spielberg (born November 3, 1953), known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American actress and painter with a multifaceted career that traverses action-adventure…
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Kathleen Sue Spielberg (born November 3, 1953), 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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2026
Marty, Life Is Short
Movie Self
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2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Movie Self
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2024
Music by John Williams
Movie Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
- 2023
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2021
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Movie Self - Actress (archive footage)
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2019
Earthquake Bird
Movie Thanks
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2015
Everything Is Copy
Movie Self
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2006
Black Rain: Making The Film
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2003
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Movie Self
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2002
Due East
Movie Becky Purdue
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2001
A Girl Thing
TV show Casey Montgomery
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1999
The Love Letter
Movie Helen
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1998
The Alarmist
Movie Gale Ancona
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1998
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
Movie Self
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1998
The Entertainment Biz
TV show Self
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1997
The Locusts
Movie Mrs. Potts
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1996
Duke of Groove
Movie Rebecka
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1995
How to Make an American Quilt
Movie Sally
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1995
Just Cause
Movie Laurie Armstrong
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1994
Love Affair
Movie Lynn Weaver
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1994
Next Door
Movie Karen Coler
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1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV show Self - Guest
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1993
Late Show with David Letterman
TV show Self - Guest
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1993
Black Tie Affair
TV show Margo Cody
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1991
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Movie Jolie
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1990
Love at Large
Movie Mrs. Ellen McGraw
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1989
Black Rain
Movie Joyce
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1988
Internal Affairs
Movie Joanna Gates
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1987
Private Affairs
Movie Brunetta
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1987
Her Secret Life
Movie Annie
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1987
The Quick and the Dead
Movie Susanna McKaskel
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1986
SpaceCamp
Movie Andie
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1986
Power
Movie Sydney Betterman
- 1984
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1984
Windy City
Movie Emily Reubens
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1984
Dreamscape
Movie Jane DeVries
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1984
Best Defense
Movie Laura
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1984
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Movie Willie Scott
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1982
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Movie Elaine Rogers
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1982
A Little Sex
Movie Katherine
