
Cast
Kate Capshaw
Acting
Cast
Kate Capshaw
Known for
Acting
Born
1953-11-03
From
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Also known as Kathleen Sue Nail, Kathleen Sue Spielberg, Ϊ©ΫΨͺ Ϊ©ΩΎΨ΄Ω
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.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
as Willie Scott

Marty, Life Is Short
as Self

Black Rain
as Joyce

Love Affair
as Lynn Weaver

Just Cause
as Laurie Armstrong

Dreamscape
as Jane DeVries

Music by John Williams
as Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
as Self - Actress (archive footage)

The Alarmist
as Gale Ancona

How to Make an American Quilt
as Sally

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
as Self

SpaceCamp
as Andie

Internal Affairs
as Joanna Gates

The Quick and the Dead
as Susanna McKaskel

The Love Letter
as Helen

A Little Sex
as Katherine

Next Door
as Karen Coler

Love at Large
as Mrs. Ellen McGraw

Power
as Sydney Betterman

Best Defense
as Laura

Everything Is Copy
as Self

Black Rain: Making The Film
as Self (archive footage)

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
as Self

Due East
as Becky Purdue

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
as Jolie

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
as Self

The Locusts
as Mrs. Potts

Missing Children: A Mother's Story
as Elaine Rogers

Windy City
as Emily Reubens

Duke of Groove
as Rebecka

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
as Self

Her Secret Life
as Annie

Private Affairs
as Brunetta