Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress. Known for her fierce independence and spirited personality, Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. She appeared in a range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama, and she received a record of four Academy Awards for Best Actress. In 1999, Hepburn was named by the American Film Institute as the greatest female star of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Raised in Connecticut by wealthy, progressive parents, Hepburn began to act while studying at Bryn Mawr College. After four years
Star Awards for Best Supporting Actress the award has been given to 20 actresses. Kym Ng is the most recent winner in this category for her role in "When Duty Calls". Since the ceremony held in 2009, Xiang Yun remains as the only actress to win in this category four times, surpassing Hong Huifang who has two wins. In addition, Xiang Yun has been nominated on 11 occasions, more than any other actress. Paige Chua holds the record for the most nominations without a win, with four. Each year is linked to the article about the Star Awards held that year. Star Awards for Best Supporting