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 Masters 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. Capshaws 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.
Willie Scott
Film 1984
Self
Film 1998
Jolie
Film 1991
Annie
Film 1987
Casey Montgomery
Film 2001
Self
Film 2023
Elaine Rogers
Film 1982
Katherine
Film 1982
Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Film 2024
Brunetta
Film 1987
Self (archive footage)
Film 2006
Self
Film 2015
Joanna Gates
Film 1988
Self
Film 1984
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Film 2021
Jinx Avery Mallory #1
Tv 1956
Self - Guest
Tv 1993
Margo Cody
Tv 1993
Self
Tv 1953