Katharine Hepburn, May 12, 1907 - June 29, 2003

Ironically, in one of her most popular films, "The Lion in Winter," Katharine Hepburn portrayed her own ancestor, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Learn more about the colorful historical figures in Kate Hepburn's family tree in Celebrity Family Trees or read about the life and career of this beloved actress in A Tribute to Katharine Hepburn.