Stephen Hopkins
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- November 1, 1958 in Jamaica
- Active Years
- 1963–2023 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Stephen Hopkins is a Jamaican-born film director and producer born on November 1, 1958. He was raised in England and Australia and attended Sutton Valence School. Hopkins is known for directing Predator 2 and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, while his highest grossing film is the 1998 adaptation of Lost in Space. He directed the biopic The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, for which he received an Emmy Award. This film caused conflict with the actor's son, Michael Sellers. In television, Hopkins served as a co-executive producer for the first season of the Fox action drama 24 and directed half of that season.
Career overview
Stephen Hopkins is a Jamaican-born film director and producer born on November 1, 1958. He was raised in England and Australia and received an education at Sutton Valence School. He is known for directing entries in the Predator and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises, specifically Predator 2 and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. His highest grossing film is the 1998 adaptation of the television series Lost in Space.
In 2004, Hopkins directed the biopic The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, which featured Emily Watson, Charlize Theron, and Geoffrey Rush. This film earned Hopkins an Emmy Award for his directing work, although the production caused conflict with the actor's son, Michael Sellers.
Hopkins has also worked in television, specifically on the Fox action drama 24. During the first season of the series, he served as a co-executive producer and directed half of the episodes. While he is primarily known for action films, he has moved slightly away from the genre in recent times.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
49 titles- Liaison (2023) Director
- Liaison (2023) Executive Producer
- The Fugitive (2020) Executive Producer
- The Fugitive (2020) Director
- The Dark Tower (2020) Director
- Seberg (2019) Producer
- 24: Legacy (2017) Director
- 24: Legacy (2017) Executive Producer
- Houdini & Doyle (2016) Director
- Houdini & Doyle (2016) Executive Producer
- Race (2016) Director
- Race (2016) Producer
- House of Lies (2012) Director
- House of Lies (2012) Executive Producer
- Shameless (2011) Director
- Thorne (2010) Director
- The Unusuals (2009) Director
- The Unusuals (2009) Executive Producer
- In Plain Sight (2008) Director
- Californication (2007) Director
- Californication (2007) Executive Consultant
- Californication (2007) Executive Producer
- The Reaping (2007) Director
- The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' (2005) as Self
- Traffic (2004) Producer
- Traffic (2004) Director
- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) Director
- 24 (2001) Director
- 24 (2001) Co-Executive Producer
- Under Suspicion (2000) Director
- Tube Tales (1999) Director
- Tube Tales (1999) Writer
- Lost in Space (1998) Director
- Lost in Space (1998) Producer
- The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) Director
- Blown Away (1994) Director
- Vault of Horror I (1994) Director
- Judgment Night (1993) Director
- Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story (1991) as Self
- Predator 2 (1990) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) Director
- Dangerous Game (1988) Additional Writing
- Dangerous Game (1988) Director
- John Farnham: Whispering Jack In Concert (1987) Director
- Highlander (1986) Assistant Director
- World in Action (1963)
- Beautiful People Director
- The Prince Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Hopkins best known for?
Stephen Hopkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Liaison (2023), Liaison (2023), 24: Legacy (2017), 24: Legacy (2017).
When and where was Stephen Hopkins born?
Stephen Hopkins was born on November 1, 1958 in Jamaica.
How many credits does Stephen Hopkins have?
Stephen Hopkins has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2023.
What is Stephen Hopkins's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Hopkins is a Jamaican-born film director and producer born on November 1, 1958. He was raised in England and Australia and attended Sutton Valence School. Hopkins is known for directing Predator 2 and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, while his highest grossing film is the 1998 adaptation of Lost in...
Stephen Hopkins by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- World in Action (1963) — aged about 4
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