William Hopper

William Hopper

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1915-01-26
Deathday: 1970-03-06 (55 years old)

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Biography

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 predominantly minor roles 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 in the mid-1950s, he was persuaded by director William Wellman to resume his film career. He became best known for his work as private detective Paul Drake in the CBS television series Perry Mason.

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Filmography

all 100

Movies 93

TV Shows 7

self 3

Cheap Thrills: Those Drive-in Horror Flicks

Cheap Thrills: Those Drive-in Horror Flicks (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)

Movie
Judge Frederic D. Cannon (uncredited)
Myra Breckinridge

Myra Breckinridge (1970)

Movie
Joe Brewster
Slim Carter

Slim Carter (1957)

Movie
Paul Drake
Perry Mason

Perry Mason (1957)

TV
4.33
Dr. Nedrick Jackson
The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis (1957)

Movie
Colonel Robert Calder
20 Million Miles to Earth

20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)

Movie
8
Col. Kenneth Penmark
The Bad Seed

The Bad Seed (1956)

Movie
4
William Barrett Travis
The First Texan

The First Texan (1956)

Movie
Walden Grover
Good-bye, My Lady

Good-bye, My Lady (1956)

Movie
Matinee Theater

Matinee Theater (1955)

TV
Judy's Father
Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Movie
6.25
Philip Harland
The 20th Century Fox Hour

The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)

TV
Tasker / John Henry Jordan
Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke (1955)

TV
6
'Mac' MacBain
One Desire

One Desire (1955)

Movie
Smokey
Robbers' Roost

Robbers' Roost (1955)

Movie
Dr. George Fenton
Conquest of Space

Conquest of Space (1955)

Movie
Capt. Jonathan Carroll
The Millionaire

The Millionaire (1955)

TV
Arthur Bridges
Track of the Cat

Track of the Cat (1954)

Movie
District Attorney
This Is My Love

This Is My Love (1954)

Movie
Charles Wentworth
Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull (1954)

Movie
Roy
The High and the Mighty

The High and the Mighty (1954)

Movie
Dan Mailer
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)

TV
Brad Scott / Jim Johanson / Self - Host / George
Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre (1950)

TV
Sentry
Murder on the Waterfront

Murder on the Waterfront (1943)

Movie
Canadian Soldier (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic

Action in the North Atlantic (1943)

Movie
Sergeant (uncredited)
Air Force

Air Force (1943)

Movie
Truck Driver
Truck Busters

Truck Busters (1943)

Movie
Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
The Hard Way

The Hard Way (1943)

Movie
University of Texas Classmate
Beyond the Line of Duty

Beyond the Line of Duty (1942)

Movie
Soldier (uncredited)
You Can't Escape Forever

You Can't Escape Forever (1942)

Movie
Busses Roar

Busses Roar (1942)

Movie
Orderly (uncredited)
Across the Pacific

Across the Pacific (1942)

Movie
Hastings
Escape from Crime

Escape from Crime (1942)

Movie
Reporter
Spy Ship

Spy Ship (1942)

Movie
Reporter
Murder in the Big House

Murder in the Big House (1942)

Movie
John
Lady Gangster

Lady Gangster (1942)

Movie
Reporter on Porch (uncredited)
The Male Animal

The Male Animal (1942)

Movie
Murdered Bank Teller
Bullet Scars

Bullet Scars (1942)

Movie
Reporter (uncredited)
All Through the Night

All Through the Night (1942)

Movie
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)

Movie
Terrence Abbott
The Body Disappears

The Body Disappears (1941)

Movie
Lt. Frazier (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On (1941)

Movie
Billiards player
Blues in the Night

Blues in the Night (1941)

Movie
Reporter (uncredited)
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Movie
5.17
Power Company Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Manpower

Manpower (1941)

Movie
Frank Carson-Murdered Cashier (uncredited)
Highway West

Highway West (1941)

Movie
Richard Palmer
Bullets for O'Hara

Bullets for O'Hara (1941)

Movie
Pilot
The Bride Came C.O.D.

The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941)

Movie
Desk Clerk at National Apartments
Strange Alibi

Strange Alibi (1941)

Movie
Reporter (uncredited)
A Shot in the Dark

A Shot in the Dark (1941)

Movie
Best Man
Here Comes Happiness

Here Comes Happiness (1941)

Movie
Police Secretary (uncredited)
Footsteps in the Dark

Footsteps in the Dark (1941)

Movie
Travin
Flight from Destiny

Flight from Destiny (1941)

Movie
Ship's Second Mate (uncredited)
The Case of the Black Parrot

The Case of the Black Parrot (1941)

Movie
Lyceum Theater Attendant (uncredited)
Lady with Red Hair

Lady with Red Hair (1940)

Movie
Man at Campaign Meeting Carrying Michael
Always a Bride

Always a Bride (1940)

Movie
Sentry (uncredited)
The Flag of Humanity

The Flag of Humanity (1940)

Movie
New York Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)
Knute Rockne All American

Knute Rockne All American (1940)

Movie
First-Nighter (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy

No Time for Comedy (1940)

Movie
J.L. Burns, Depositor (uncredited)
Money and the Woman

Money and the Woman (1940)

Movie
Joe Barton
Ladies Must Live

Ladies Must Live (1940)

Movie
2nd Reporter on Return Ship (uncredited)
Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid (1940)

Movie
Man (uncredited)
'Til We Meet Again

'Til We Meet Again (1940)

Movie
Lieutenant Reporting Murrell's Attack (uncredited)
Virginia City

Virginia City (1940)

Movie
Reporter (uncredited)
Castle on the Hudson

Castle on the Hudson (1940)

Movie
Clerk at Hotel Nino in Chicago (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance

Calling Philo Vance (1940)

Movie
4.4
Private Turner
The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th (1940)

Movie
Society Gent in Top Hat (uncredited)
Invisible Stripes

Invisible Stripes (1939)

Movie
Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)
A Child Is Born

A Child Is Born (1939)

Movie
Interne
The Return of Doctor X

The Return of Doctor X (1939)

Movie
Soldier Getting Radio Report from H4 (uncredited)
On Dress Parade

On Dress Parade (1939)

Movie
Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring

Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

Movie
Ronald - Peggy's Escort
On Your Toes

On Your Toes (1939)

Movie
Joe
Pride of the Blue Grass

Pride of the Blue Grass (1939)

Movie
Student
Espionage Agent

Espionage Agent (1939)

Movie
Reporter (uncredited)
Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny (1939)

Movie
4.25
Reporter (as DeWolf Hopper)
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)

Movie
4.33
Reporter (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces

Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)

Movie
Courier
The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights (1939)

Movie
John
The Old Maid

The Old Maid (1939)

Movie
Handsome Sam Saxon
The Cowboy Quarterback

The Cowboy Quarterback (1939)

Movie
Striped-Shirted Man at Beach (uncredited)
Daughters Courageous

Daughters Courageous (1939)

Movie
Flammarions' Party Guest (uncredited)
Midnight

Midnight (1939)

Movie
Sergeant (uncredited)
Stagecoach

Stagecoach (1939)

Movie
4.33
Lal Killian
Mystery House

Mystery House (1938)

Movie
Neeley Bus Driver
The Daredevil Drivers

The Daredevil Drivers (1938)

Movie
Self
Breakdowns of 1937

Breakdowns of 1937 (1937)

Movie
Matt, a Reporter
The Adventurous Blonde

The Adventurous Blonde (1937)

Movie
4.89
Ken Thomas
Over the Goal

Over the Goal (1937)

Movie
Jack Pierson
The Footloose Heiress

The Footloose Heiress (1937)

Movie
Eddie Gould
Love Is on the Air

Love Is on the Air (1937)

Movie
Pete Eddington - a Reporter (uncredited)
Back in Circulation

Back in Circulation (1937)

Movie
Second Production Manager (uncredited)
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937)

Movie
Anthony (Tony) Burke
Public Wedding

Public Wedding (1937)

Movie
Marine
Join the Marines

Join the Marines (1937)

Movie
Announcer
Larceny on the Air

Larceny on the Air (1937)

Movie
Reporter
Beware Of Ladies

Beware Of Ladies (1936)

Movie
Reporter
The Accusing Finger

The Accusing Finger (1936)

Movie
Infant in carriage (as DeWolf Hopper Jr.)
Sunshine Dad

Sunshine Dad (1916)

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.89
Based on 469 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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William HopperWilliam Hopper

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1915-01-26

Deathday
1970-03-06 (55 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States of America

Height

Father
DeWolf Hopper

Mother
Hedda Hopper

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
DeWolf Hopper, DeWolf Hopper Jr., Bill Hopper, De Wolf Hopper, William Dewolf Hopper, William DeWolf Hopper Jr.

Awards
Bronze Star Medal


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