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Hepburn Bill Of 1908
Hepburn may refer to: Surname People with the surname Hepburn (the most famous in recent times being actresses Katharine Hepburn and Audrey Hepburn): * Hepburn (surname) Linguistics * Hepburn romanization, a system for the romanization of Japanese Places Australia * Shire of Hepburn, a local government area in Victoria * Hepburn Springs, Victoria, a resort town in Victoria Canada * Hepburn, Saskatchewan, a small farming and college community United Kingdom * Hepburn, Northumberland United States * Hepburn, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Hepburn, Iowa, a city in Page County * Hepburn, Ohio, an unincorporated community in Hardin County * Hepburn Township, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County Other uses * Hepburn (band), a British pop rock band See also * Hepburn Act of 1906, giving the US Interstate Commerce Commission the power to set railroad rates * Hepburn Avenue, a road in Perth, Western Australia * Hepburn Block, an office building in Toronto, Ontario { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress in film, stage, and television. Her career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned over 60 years. She was known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, cultivating a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. Her work was in a range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama, and earned her various accolades, including four Academy Awards for Best Actress—a record for any performer. In 1999, Hepburn was named the greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute. Raised in Connecticut by wealthy, progressive parents, Hepburn began to act while at Bryn Mawr College. Favorable reviews of her work on Broadway brought her to the attention of Hollywood. Her early years in film brought her international fame, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
