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William Hopper

Acting Born Jan 26, 1915 Died Mar 6, 1970 New York City, New York, USA 108 credits

Biography

William Hopper was an American actor. He was the son of Hedda Hopper, a prominent Hollywood columnist. Hopper appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.

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Career timeline

Cheap Thrills: Those Drive-in Horror Flicks
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Myra Breckinridge
The Deadly Mantis
Perry Mason20 Million Miles to EarthThe Deadly MantisSlim Carter
On TrialThe Bad SeedGood-bye, My LadyThe First Texan
Matinee TheaterGunsmokeGunsmokeThe MillionaireThe 20th Century Fox Hour
The High and the MightyTrack of the CatSitting BullThis Is My Love
The Ford Television Theatre
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Lux Video TheatreLux Video TheatreLux Video TheatreLux Video Theatre
Action in the North AtlanticAir ForceMurder on the WaterfrontTruck BustersThe Hard Way
All Through the NightAcross the PacificThe Male AnimalMurder in the Big HouseBusses Roar
The Maltese FalconThey Died with Their Boots OnThe Bride Came C.O.D.Flight from DestinyFootsteps in the Dark
Always a BrideKnute Rockne All AmericanLadies Must LiveBrother OrchidVirginia City
StagecoachInvisible StripesAngels Wash Their FacesOn Dress ParadeThe Return of Doctor X
Mystery HouseThe Daredevil Drivers
Breakdowns of 1937Mr. Dodd Takes the AirLove Is on the AirThe Adventurous BlondePublic Wedding
The Accusing FingerMurder with PicturesBeware Of Ladies
Sunshine Dad

Full filmography

  • Cheap Thrills: Those Drive-in Horror Flicks (2022)
  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • Myra Breckinridge (1970) as Judge Frederic D. Cannon (uncredited)
  • The Deadly Mantis (1966) as (archive footage)
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Paul Drake
  • 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) as Colonel Robert Calder
  • The Deadly Mantis (1957) as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
  • Slim Carter (1957) as Joe Brewster
  • On Trial (1956) as Arnold Bait
  • The Bad Seed (1956) as Col. Kenneth Penmark
  • Good-bye, My Lady (1956) as Walden Grover
  • The First Texan (1956) as William Barrett Travis
  • Matinee Theater (1955)
  • Gunsmoke (1955) as John Henry Jordan
  • Gunsmoke (1955) as Tasker
  • The Millionaire (1955) as Capt. Jonathan Carroll
  • The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Philip Harland
  • Rebel Without a Cause (1955) as Judy's Father
  • Conquest of Space (1955) as Dr. George Fenton
  • One Desire (1955) as 'Mac' MacBain
  • Robbers' Roost (1955) as Smokey
  • The High and the Mighty (1954) as Roy
  • Track of the Cat (1954) as Arthur Bridges
  • Sitting Bull (1954) as Charles Wentworth
  • This Is My Love (1954) as District Attorney
  • The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Joe Cramer
  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Dan Mailer
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Brad Scott
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Self - Host
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Jim Johanson
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as George
  • Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Canadian Soldier (uncredited)
  • Air Force (1943) as Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Murder on the Waterfront (1943) as Sentry
  • Truck Busters (1943) as Truck Driver
  • The Hard Way (1943) as Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
  • All Through the Night (1942) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Across the Pacific (1942) as Orderly (uncredited)
  • The Male Animal (1942) as Reporter on Porch (uncredited)
  • Murder in the Big House (1942) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Busses Roar (1942) as Dark-Haired Sailor at Bar (uncredited)
  • Lady Gangster (1942) as John
  • Bullet Scars (1942) as Murdered Bank Teller
  • Escape from Crime (1942) as Hastings
  • You Can't Escape Forever (1942) as Soldier (uncredited)
  • Spy Ship (1942) as Reporter
  • Beyond the Line of Duty (1942) as University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
  • The Maltese Falcon (1941) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • They Died with Their Boots On (1941) as Lt. Frazier (uncredited)
  • The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941) as Pilot
  • Flight from Destiny (1941) as Travin
  • Footsteps in the Dark (1941) as Police Secretary (uncredited)
  • The Body Disappears (1941) as Terrence Abbott
  • Blues in the Night (1941) as Billiards player
  • Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)
  • Manpower (1941) as Power Company Telephone Operator (uncredited)
  • A Shot in the Dark (1941) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Bullets for O'Hara (1941) as Richard Palmer
  • Here Comes Happiness (1941) as Best Man
  • Highway West (1941) as Frank Carson-Murdered Cashier (uncredited)
  • The Case of the Black Parrot (1941) as Ship's Second Mate (uncredited)
  • Strange Alibi (1941) as Desk Clerk at National Apartments
  • Always a Bride (1940) as Man at Campaign Meeting Carrying Michael
  • Knute Rockne All American (1940) as New York Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)
  • Ladies Must Live (1940) as Joe Barton
  • Brother Orchid (1940) as 2nd Reporter on Return Ship (uncredited)
  • Virginia City (1940) as Lieutenant Reporting Murrell's Attack (uncredited)
  • The Fighting 69th (1940) as Private Turner
  • No Time for Comedy (1940) as First-Nighter (uncredited)
  • Lady with Red Hair (1940) as Lyceum Theater Attendant (uncredited)
  • Castle on the Hudson (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • 'Til We Meet Again (1940) as Man (uncredited)
  • Money and the Woman (1940) as J.L. Burns, Depositor (uncredited)
  • Calling Philo Vance (1940) as Clerk at Hotel Nino in Chicago (uncredited)
  • The Flag of Humanity (1940) as Sentry (uncredited)
  • Stagecoach (1939) as Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Invisible Stripes (1939) as Society Gent in Top Hat (uncredited)
  • Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • On Dress Parade (1939) as Soldier Getting Radio Report from H4 (uncredited)
  • The Return of Doctor X (1939) as Interne
  • The Old Maid (1939) as John
  • A Child is Born (1939) as Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)
  • Daughters Courageous (1939) as Striped-Shirted Man at Beach (uncredited)
  • On Your Toes (1939) as Ronald - Peggy's Escort
  • Espionage Agent (1939) as Student
  • Dust Be My Destiny (1939) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Cowboy Quarterback (1939) as Handsome Sam Saxon
  • Midnight (1939) as Flammarions' Party Guest (uncredited)
  • The Bill of Rights (1939) as Courier
  • Pride of the Blue Grass (1939) as Joe
  • Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) as Reporter
  • Smashing the Money Ring (1939) as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
  • Mystery House (1938) as Lal Killian
  • The Daredevil Drivers (1938) as Neeley Bus Driver
  • Breakdowns of 1937 (1937) as Self
  • Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) as Second Production Manager (uncredited)
  • Love Is on the Air (1937) as Eddie Gould
  • The Adventurous Blonde (1937) as Matt, a Reporter
  • Public Wedding (1937) as Tony Burke
  • Join the Marines (1937) as Marine
  • Over the Goal (1937) as Ken Thomas
  • The Footloose Heiress (1937) as Jack Pierson
  • Larceny on the Air (1937) as Announcer
  • Back in Circulation (1937) as Pete Eddington - a Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Accusing Finger (1936) as Reporter
  • Murder with Pictures (1936) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Beware Of Ladies (1936) as Reporter
  • Sunshine Dad (1916) as Infant in carriage (as DeWolf Hopper Jr.)