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William Hopper

Actor | * 01/26/1915 († 55, 03/06/1970) | New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
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William DeWolf Hopper Jr. (January 26, 1915 – March 6, 1970) was an American stage, film, and television actor. The only child of actor DeWolf Hopper and actress and Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper, he appeared in more than 80 feature films in the 1930s and 1940s. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he left acting, but was persuaded by director William Wellman in the 1950s to resume his film career. He’s perhaps best known for his portrayal of private detective Paul Drake in the CBS television series Perry Mason. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Comedies

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Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, dote on their daughter, Rhoda -- as does their lonely landlady, Monica Breedlove. But self-centered Rhoda has a secret tendency for selfishne ...

The Bad Seed

NR

1956 | 3.6/5 | 2h 9min
Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Drama
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After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms ...

Rebel Without a Cause

PG-13

1955 | 3.8/5 | 1h 51min
Drama
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When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save one of the astronauts Colonel Calder ...

20 Million Miles to Earth

NR

1957 | 3.1/5 | 1h 22min
Science Fiction, Horror
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The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent. ...

Perry Mason

TV-PG

1957 | 3.8/5 | 1h per episode
Mystery, Drama, Crime
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Awards & Nominations for William Hopper

Bronze Star Medal
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Movies with William Hopper as Actor(92)

as Self (archive footage)1975 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Judge Frederic D. Cannon (uncredited)1970 Myra Breckinridge
as Colonel Robert Calder1957 20 Million Miles to Earth
as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson1957 The Deadly Mantis
as Joe Brewster1957 Slim Carter
as Col. Kenneth Penmark1956 The Bad Seed
as William Barrett Travis1956 The First Texan
as Walden Grover1956 Good-bye, My Lady
as Judy's Father1955 Rebel Without a Cause
as Dr. George Fenton1955 Conquest of Space
as 'Mac' MacBain1955 One Desire
as Smokey1955 Robbers' Roost
as Roy1954 The High and the Mighty
as District Attorney1954 This Is My Love
as Charles Wentworth1954 Sitting Bull
as Arthur Bridges1954 Track of the Cat
as Sergeant (uncredited)1943 Air Force
as Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)1943 The Hard Way
as Canadian Soldier (uncredited)1943 Action in the North Atlantic
as Truck Driver1943 Truck Busters
as Sentry1943 Murder on the Waterfront
as John1942 Lady Gangster
as University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)1942 Beyond the Line of Duty
as Hastings1942 Escape from Crime
as Murdered Bank Teller1942 Bullet Scars
as Reporter (uncredited)1942 All Through the Night
as Orderly (uncredited)1942 Across the Pacific
as Reporter1942 Spy Ship
as Soldier (uncredited)1942 You Can't Escape Forever
as Reporter on Porch (uncredited)1942 The Male Animal
as Reporter1942 Murder in the Big House
1942 Busses Roar
as Desk Clerk at National Apartments1941 Strange Alibi
as Reporter (uncredited)1941 A Shot in the Dark
as Lt. Frazier (uncredited)1941 They Died with Their Boots On
as Police Secretary (uncredited)1941 Footsteps in the Dark
as Reporter (uncredited)1941 The Maltese Falcon
as Richard Palmer1941 Bullets for O'Hara
as Best Man1941 Here Comes Happiness
as Terrence Abbott1941 The Body Disappears
as Pilot1941 The Bride Came C.O.D.
as Ship's Second Mate (uncredited)1941 The Case of the Black Parrot
as Travin1941 Flight from Destiny
1941 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
as Frank Carson-Murdered Cashier (uncredited)1941 Highway West
as Power Company Telephone Operator (uncredited)1941 Manpower
as Billiards player1941 Blues in the Night
as Sentry (uncredited)1940 The Flag of Humanity
as 2nd Reporter on Return Ship (uncredited)1940 Brother Orchid
as J.L. Burns, Depositor (uncredited)1940 Money and the Woman
as Private Turner1940 The Fighting 69th
as Joe Barton1940 Ladies Must Live
as Man (uncredited)1940 'Til We Meet Again
as Reporter (uncredited)1940 Castle on the Hudson
as Man at Campaign Meeting Carrying Michael1940 Always a Bride
as Lyceum Theater Attendant (uncredited)1940 Lady with Red Hair
as Lieutenant Reporting Murrell's Attack (uncredited)1940 Virginia City
as First-Nighter (uncredited)1940 No Time for Comedy
as New York Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)1940 Knute Rockne All American
as Clerk at Hotel Nino in Chicago (uncredited)1940 Calling Philo Vance
as Reporter (as DeWolf Hopper)1939 Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
as Flammarions' Party Guest (uncredited)1939 Midnight
as Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)1939 A Child Is Born
as Reporter (uncredited)1939 Dust Be My Destiny
as Student1939 Espionage Agent
as Sergeant (uncredited)1939 Stagecoach
as Society Gent in Top Hat (uncredited)1939 Invisible Stripes
as Joe1939 Pride of the Blue Grass
as Courier1939 The Bill of Rights
as John1939 The Old Maid
as Ronald - Peggy's Escort1939 On Your Toes
as Interne1939 The Return of Doctor X
as Striped-Shirted Man at Beach (uncredited)1939 Daughters Courageous
as Reporter (uncredited)1939 Angels Wash Their Faces
as Soldier Getting Radio Report from H4 (uncredited)1939 On Dress Parade
as Handsome Sam Saxon1939 The Cowboy Quarterback
as Trial Spectator (uncredited)1939 Smashing the Money Ring
as Lal Killian1938 Mystery House
as Neeley Bus Driver1938 The Daredevil Drivers
as Pete Eddington - a Reporter (uncredited)1937 Back in Circulation
as Tony Burke1937 Public Wedding
as Matt, a Reporter1937 The Adventurous Blonde
as Announcer1937 Larceny on the Air
as Eddie Gould1937 Love Is on the Air
as Marine1937 Join the Marines
as Jack Pierson1937 The Footloose Heiress
as Second Production Manager (uncredited)1937 Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
as himself1937 Breakdowns of 1937
as Ken Thomas1937 Over the Goal
as Reporter1936 The Accusing Finger
as Reporter1936 Beware Of Ladies
as Infant in carriage (as DeWolf Hopper Jr.)1916 Sunshine Dad

TV Shows/Series with William Hopper as Actor(11)

as Paul Drake1957 Perry Mason
as Philip Harland1955 The 20th Century Fox Hour
as Capt. Jonathan Carroll1955 The Millionaire
as John Henry Jordan1955 Gunsmoke
as Tasker1955 Gunsmoke
1955 Matinee Theater
as Dan Mailer1951 Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Brad Scott1950 Lux Video Theatre
as Self - Host1950 Lux Video Theatre
as Jim Johanson1950 Lux Video Theatre
as George1950 Lux Video Theatre

Full Name: William Hopper
Born: Tuesday, 01/26 1915 (January) in New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Friday, 03/06 1970 (March) in Palm Springs (aged: 55)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Spouses (current/former): Jane Gilbert
Father: DeWolf Hopper
Mother: Hedda Hopper
Other names for William Hopper (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"DeWolf Hopper"
"DeWolf Hopper Jr."
"Bill Hopper"
"De Wolf Hopper"
"William Dewolf Hopper"
"William Hopper (Schauspieler)"
William Hopper frequently works together with these people:
Perc Westmore (33x, Crew)
Jack Mower (29x, Actor)
Hal B. Wallis (28x, Crew)
Frank Mayo (26x, Actor)
Milo Anderson (24x, Crew)
Creighton Hale (23x, Actor)
Denver Pyle (22x, Actor)
John Ridgely (22x, Actor)
Jack L. Warner (22x, Crew)
Cliff Saum (20x, Actor)
Anthony Caruso (20x, Actor)
Gregg Palmer (20x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:58574, Added: 05/17/2018, Last updated: 03/21/2024