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Kate Capshaw. Kathleen Sue Spielberg (née Nail; born November 3, 1953), [1] known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American former actress and painter. She is best known for her portrayal of Willie Scott, an American nightclub singer and performer in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), directed by her eventual husband Steven ...
Kate Capshaw is an American actress who rose to fame after her role in the action-adventure movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. The film was helmed by the renowned Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Some of her noted work includes ‘Dreamscape’, ‘Power’ and ‘Black Rain’.
After divorcing Robert in 1980, Kate Capshaw moved to New York City and pursued her dream of becoming an actress. She had only a few small credits to her name when she was cast as Willie Scott...
Capshaw worked as a teacher with an MA in Learning Disabilities. Her desire to be an actress led her to New York where she landed a role on the soap The Edge of Night (1956). She met her future husband, Steven Spielberg while beating out 120 actresses for the female lead in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
- November 3, 1953
Oct 16, 2023 · Kate Capshaw’s most famous role is undoubtedly her portrayal of Willie Scott in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” Her memorable performance alongside Harrison Ford made her an instant sensation in Hollywood.
Jan 9, 2024 · Capshaw married school principal Robert "Bob" Capshaw, with whom she shares daughter Jessica Capshaw, in 1976. The family moved to New York City in 1978, and Kate began modeling shortly...
Oct 12, 2017 · Kate Capshaw is Spielberg’s second wife- he was previously married to actress Amy Irving. Capshaw and Spielberg first met when he cast her in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. They got...
