Tra ‧ cy, Spen ‧ cer /ˈtreɪsi, ˈspensəʳ/ BrE AmE
(1900–67) a US film actor known especially for appearing as characters who were honest and had high moral principles. He often worked with Katharine ↑ Hepburn , with whom he had a romantic relationship for many years. His films include Captains Courageous (1937), Adam's Rib (1949), and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967).