Biography
Howard Thomas Platt (born June 5, 1938) is an American stage and television actor, singer and director, best known for his role as "Officer Hopkins" on the TV series Sanford and Son (1972–76). Platt wrote and performed “Riverwinds” for LaSalle: Expedition II in 1977. Platt has made numerous comedic and dramatic appearances on television, most recently as Rev. Weber in What About Joan? Along with his role as Hoppy on Sanford And Son, Platt has also had guest roles as Dr. Phil Newman on The Bob Newhart Show (in a total of 6 episodes), Max on Alice, Major Ted Spector on M*A*S*H, and Judge Jonathan Stockfish on Evening Shade. He portrayed 5 different characters on Barney Miller.
As a series regular he played Captain Doug March on the CBS-TV sitcom Flying High (1978–79). His many movie roles include T.R. Baskin, Nixon, The Cat from Outer Space, and Norma Jean & Marilyn.
Filmography
all 38
Movies 20
TV Shows 18
The Lucky Ones (2008)
What About Joan? (2001)
The Rock (1996)
Nixon (1995)
Overexposed (1992)
Walk Like a Man (1987)
Empire (1984)
Teachers Only (1982)
Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
Gimme a Break! (1981)
Sanford (1980)
Beyond Death's Door (1979)
Flying High (1978)
Flying High (1978)
The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
The Young Runaways (1978)
Three on a Date (1978)
Kingston: Confidential (1977)
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)
Alice (1976)
The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday (1976)
Doctors' Hospital (1975)
The Trial of Chaplain Jensen (1975)
Barney Miller (1975)
Sons and Daughters (1974)
Newman's Law (1974)
Three the Hard Way (1974)
Cry Rape (1973)
Kojak (1973)
Westworld (1973)
Snatched (1973)
M*A*S*H (1972)
The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
The Rookies (1972)
Prime Cut (1972)
Sanford and Son (1972)
T.R. Baskin (1971)
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GenderMale
Birthday1938-06-05 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceChicago, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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