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Kate Capshaw
Actor, Additional CreditsBorn November 3, 1953 (72 years)
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.
Known For
Kate Capshaw Filmography
| 2006 | Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters · as Willie Scott |
| 2002 | |
| 2001 | A Girl Thing · as Casey Montgomery |
| 1999 | The Love Letter · as Helen |
| 1997 | The Alarmist · as Gale Ancona |
| 1997 | The Locusts · as Mrs. Potts |
| 1995 | Duke of Groove · as Rebecka |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt · as Sally |
| 1995 | Just Cause · as Laurie Armstrong |
| 1994 | Love Affair · as Lynn Weaver |
| 1994 | Next Door · as Karen Coler |
| 1991 | My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys · as Jolie |
| 1990 | Love at Large · as Mrs. Ellen Mcgraw |
| 1989 | Black Rain · as Joyce |
| 1988 | Internal Affairs · as Joanna Gates |
| 1988 | Private Affairs · as Brunetta |
| 1987 | Code Name: Dancer · as Annie |
| 1987 | The Quick and the Dead · as Susanna Mckaskel |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp · as Andie |
| 1986 | Power · as Sydney Betterman |
| 1984 | Windy City · as Emily Reubens |
| 1984 | Dreamscape · as Jane Devries |
| 1984 | Best Defense · as Laura |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom · as Willie Scott |
| 1982 | Missing Children: A Mother's Story · as Elaine Rogers |
| 1982 | A Little Sex · as Katherine |
| 1956 | The Edge of Night (TV Series) · as Jinx Avery Mallory #1 |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Anniversary Special · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2024 | Music by John Williams · as Self - Actor / Wife Of Steven Spielberg |
| 2024 | Faye · as Self |
| 2024 | 81st Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2023 | |
| 2023 | The Oscars · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2022 | The Oscars · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2021 | Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age · as Self - Actress (archive Footage) |
| 2018 | Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind · as Self |
| 2018 | 75th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2018 | The Oscars · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2017 | Spielberg · as Self - Present Wife Of Steven Spielberg |
| 2016 | The Oscars · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2016 | 2016 EE British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2015 | Everything Is Copy · as Self |
| 2013 | The Oscars · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2013 | 70th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2012 | The 84th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2012 | The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2011 | The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2007 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '07 · as Self |
| 2007 | The 79th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2006 | The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2006 | Black Rain: Making the Film - Part 1 · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2006 | The 78th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2006 | The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2006 | Black Rain: Post-Production · as Self |
| 2006 | Black Rain: The Script, the Cast · as Self |
| 2005 | |
| 2003 | Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy · as Self |
| 2002 | The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2002 | The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1999 | The Martin Short Show (1999) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1999 | The 71st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1999 | The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1998 | The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self |
| 1997 | Sean Connery: An Intimate Portrait · as Self |
| 1997 | 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self |
| 1997 | Sean Connery Close Up · as Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1995 | The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1994 | The 66th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1986 | The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1985 | American Masters (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1984 | |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1980 | Hour Magazine (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1973 | AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1968 | 60 Minutes (TV Series) · as Self - Actress (segment "spielberg") |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1953 | The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | The Love Letter · as Casting |