Katharine Ross
Katharine Ross is an acclaimed American actress known for her breakout roles in the iconic films of the late 1960s, including 'The Graduate' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' Born on January 29, 1940, she gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Joanna Eberhart in the 1975 horror-satire 'The Stepford Wives.' Ross's performance captured the character's inner turmoil as she navigated the oppressive dynamics of a seemingly idyllic suburban life. With a career spanning decades, she has become a symbol of strong, independent women in cinema.
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Katharine Ross is credited alongside Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Robert Redford interview: ‘I’m not a Hollywood man’ – archive, 1970 | Robert Redford
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Katharine Ross was part of the love triangle with Robert Redford and Paul Newman in 'Dos hombres y un destino'.
Robert Redford, silencioso y hechicero | Cultura
Spain· 2025-09-17
Katharine Ross starred alongside Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Robert Redford, giant of American cinema, dies aged 89 | Robert RedfordUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-16
In Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, it was blond bombshell Redford who was actually going to have sex with her.
Robert Redford: the incandescently handsome star who changed Hollywood forever | Robert RedfordUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Katharine Ross was in her mid-30s when she was cast as Joanna Eberhart in The Stepford Wives.
The Stepford Wives at 50: a compelling idea in search of a better movie | Science fiction and fantasy filmsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
