Russell Hopton

Russell Hopton

Deceased · Born: Feb 18, 1900 · Died: Apr 7, 1945

Personal Details

BornFeb 18, 1900 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Born on February 18, 1900, in the vibrant city of New York, Russell Hopton was a multifaceted individual who would go on to make a lasting impact in the world of entertainment.

As an actor, he brought to life a wide range of characters, captivating audiences with his versatility and talent. Some of his most notable roles include his appearances in the films "Once in a Lifetime" (1932),"Star of Midnight" (1935),and "The Little Giant" (1933).

Beyond his work in front of the camera, Hopton was also a skilled director, showcasing his ability to bring complex stories to life and guide his actors to deliver outstanding performances.

Throughout his career, Russell Hopton was a beloved figure in the film industry, known for his dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to his craft.

Tragically, his life was cut short when he passed away on April 7, 1945, in North Hollywood, California, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1950
So Young, So Bad
So Young, So Bad as Police Sergeant (archive footage) (uncredited)
1945
West of the Pecos
West of the Pecos as Jeff Slinger
Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel as Reporter (uncredited)
1944
Youth Runs Wild
Youth Runs Wild as Dickens (uncredited)
Tall in the Saddle
Tall in the Saddle as Wagon Driver (uncredited)
1940
On the Spot
On the Spot as Dave Nolan
Women Without Names
Women Without Names as Police Broadcaster
Son of the Navy
Son of the Navy as Police Officer
1939
Torture Ship
Torture Ship as Harry 'The Carver' Bogard
Renegade Trail
Renegade Trail as Bob Smoky Joslin
Mutiny in the Big House
Mutiny in the Big House as Convict Frankie
The Saint Strikes Back
The Saint Strikes Back as Harry Donnell
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot as Barker (uncredited)
Made for Each Other
Made for Each Other as Collins (uncredited)
Bad Guy
Bad Guy as Charlie Edwards
One Mile from Heaven
One Mile from Heaven as Peter Brindell
1936
Below the Deadline
Below the Deadline as Terry Mulvaney
With Love and Kisses
With Love and Kisses as Flash Henderson
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw as Sheriff Arthur Billings
Beware of Ladies
Beware of Ladies as Randy Randall
Sutter's Gold
Sutter's Gold as Crazed Sailor
Black Gold
Black Gold as Joe (uncredited)
1935
Wings in the Dark
Wings in the Dark as Jake Brashear
Times Square Lady
Times Square Lady as Ed Brennan
Star of Midnight
Star of Midnight as Tommy Tennant
False Pretenses
False Pretenses as Pat Brennan
'G' Men
'G' Men as Gerard
Valley of Wanted Men
Valley of Wanted Men as Kelly Dillon
Northern Frontier
Northern Frontier as Duke Milford
Car 99
Car 99 as Dispatch Operator Harper
1934
He Was Her Man
He Was Her Man as Monk, Curly's Hitman
Back Page
Back Page as Brice Regal
Take the Stand
Take the Stand as Bill Hamilton
Born to Be Bad
Born to Be Bad as Steve Karns
1933
Lady Killer
Lady Killer as Smiley
Secret of the Blue Room
Secret of the Blue Room as Max, Chauffeur
The Little Giant
The Little Giant as Albert J. 'Al' Daniels
I'm No Angel
I'm No Angel as 'Flea' Madigan
Curtain at Eight
Curtain at Eight as Reporter Mooney
One Year Later
One Year Later as Tony Richards
1932
Radio Patrol
Radio Patrol as Pat Bourke
Law and Order
Law and Order as Luther Johnson
The Drifter
The Drifter as Montana
Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime as Jerome 'Jerry' Hyland
Night World
Night World as Klauss
Air Mail
Air Mail as 'Dizzy' Wilkins
Discarded Lovers
Discarded Lovers as Bob Adair
Back Street
Back Street as Reporter (uncredited)
1931
Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith as Terry Wickett
The Miracle Woman
The Miracle Woman as Bill Welford
The Star Witness
The Star Witness as Deputy Thorpe
Street Scene
Street Scene as Steve Sankey
Blonde Crazy
Blonde Crazy as Jerry (uncredited)
1930
Call of the Flesh
Call of the Flesh as Captain Enrique Vargas
New Moon
New Moon as Dimitri
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code as State's Attorney
1926
Ella Cinders
Ella Cinders as Studio Actor (uncredited)
1936
Black Gold
Black Gold as Director