Kate Capshaw
Known for Acting · 41 credits
- Born
- 1953-11-03 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Kathleen Sue Nail · Kathleen Sue Spielberg · کیت کپشو
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (8)
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
The Oscars
1953
as Self
The Edge of Night
1956
as Jinx Avery Mallory #1
The Entertainment Biz
1998
as Self
Black Tie Affair
1993
as Margo Cody
A Girl Thing
2001
as Casey Montgomery
Movies (33)
Marty, Life Is Short
2026
as Self
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984
as Willie Scott
Black Rain
1989
as Joyce
Love Affair
1994
as Lynn Weaver
Just Cause
1995
as Laurie Armstrong
Dreamscape
1984
as Jane DeVries
Music by John Williams
2024
as Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
2021
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
as Sally
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
2023
as Self
The Quick and the Dead
1987
as Susanna McKaskel
The Alarmist
1998
as Gale Ancona
SpaceCamp
1986
as Andie
The Love Letter
1999
as Helen
Best Defense
1984
as Laura
A Little Sex
1982
as Katherine
Internal Affairs
1988
as Joanna Gates
Power
1986
as Sydney Betterman
Love at Large
1990
as Mrs. Ellen McGraw
Next Door
1994
as Karen Coler
Black Rain: Making The Film
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
2003
as Self
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
1998
as Self
Everything Is Copy
2015
as Self
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
1984
as Self
Windy City
1984
as Emily Reubens
The Locusts
1997
as Mrs. Potts
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
1991
as Jolie
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
1982
as Elaine Rogers
Her Secret Life
1987
as Annie
Due East
2002
as Becky Purdue
Duke of Groove
1996
as Rebecka
Private Affairs
1987
as Brunetta
About Kate Capshaw
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,… With 41 credits spanning from 1953 to 2026, Kate Capshaw has appeared in 33 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kate Capshaw Movies
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) — as Self
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) — as Willie Scott
- Black Rain (1989) — as Joyce
- Love Affair (1994) — as Lynn Weaver
- Just Cause (1995) — as Laurie Armstrong
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