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, 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.
Acting
Movie
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
as Willie Scott
1984
Movie
Black Rain
as Joyce
1989
Movie
Just Cause
as Laurie Armstrong
1995
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self
1975
Movie
Dreamscape
as Jane DeVries
1984
Movie
SpaceCamp
as Andie
1986
Movie
How to Make an American Quilt
as Sally
1995
TV
Late Show with David Letterman
as Self - Guest
1993
TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
1993
Movie
Best Defense
as Laura
1984
Movie
Music by John Williams
as Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
2024
TV
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Movie
The Love Letter
as Helen
1999
Movie
Power
as Sydney Betterman
1986
Movie
Love Affair
as Lynn Weaver
1994
Movie
The Quick and the Dead
as Susanna McKaskel
1987
Movie
Everything Is Copy
as Self
2015
Movie
Love at Large
as Mrs. Ellen McGraw
1990
Movie
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
2021
Movie
The Locusts
as Mrs. Potts
1997
Movie
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
as Self
2023
Movie
The Alarmist
as Gale Ancona
1998
Movie
Marty, Life Is Short
as Self
2026
Movie
Next Door
as Karen Coler
1994
