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.

Фільмографія

• 2019Earthquake Bird — Thanks
• 2002Due East — Becky Purdue
• A Girl Thing — Casey Montgomery
• 1999The Love Letter — Helen, Casting
• 1998The Alarmist — Gale Ancona
• 1997The Locusts — Mrs. Potts
• 1996Duke of Groove — Rebecka
• 1995Клаптева ковдра — Sally
• 1995Справедливий суд — Laurie Armstrong
• 1994Love Affair — Lynn Weaver
• 1994Next Door — Karen Coler
• Black Tie Affair — Margo Cody
• 1991My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys — Jolie
• 1990Love at Large — Mrs. Ellen McGraw
• 1989Чорний дощ — Joyce
• 1988Internal Affairs — Joanna Gates
• 1987Her Secret Life — Annie
• 1987Private Affairs — Brunetta
• 1987The Quick and the Dead — Susanna McKaskel
• 1986SpaceCamp — Andie
• 1986Влада — Sydney Betterman
• 1984Best Defense — Laura
• 1984Dreamscape — Jane DeVries
• 1984Windy City — Emily Reubens
• 1984Індіана Джонс і Храм долі — Willie Scott
• 1982A Little Sex — Katherine
• 1982Missing Children: A Mother's Story — Elaine Rogers
• The Edge of Night — Jinx Avery Mallory #1

Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (15)

• 2026Марті, життя коротке — Self
• 2025SNL50: The Homecoming Concert — Self
• 2024Music by John Williams — Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
• 2023Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford — Self
• 2021Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age — Self - Actress (archive footage)
• 2015Everything Is Copy — Self
• 2006Black Rain: Making The Film — Self (archive footage)
• 2003Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy — Self
• 1998Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery — Self
• The Entertainment Biz — Self
• Пізня ніч із Конаном О'Браєном — Self - Guest
• Пізнє шоу з Девідом Леттерманом — Self - Guest
• 1984The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' — Self
• Суботнього вечора в прямому ефірі — Self
• Оскар — Self