William Hopper

William Hopper

Deceased · Born: Jan 26, 1915 · Died: Mar 6, 1970

Personal Details

BornJan 26, 1915 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Jane Gilbert

    ( Jan 20, 1940 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Jeanette Juanita Ward

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Mar 6, 1970 )
Parents
  • DeWolf Hopper Sr.
  • Hedda Hopper

Biography

William Hopper, a renowned American actor, came into this world on January 26, 1915, in the vibrant city of New York, located in the state of New York, USA. This talented individual would go on to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, with a plethora of notable roles under his belt.

Some of his most memorable performances include his portrayal of various characters in the iconic television series "Perry Mason", which aired from 1957 to 1966. He also appeared in the 1957 science fiction film "20 Million Miles to Earth", as well as the 1956 psychological thriller "The Bad Seed".

On a personal note, William Hopper was married twice, first to Jane Gilbert and then to Jeanette Juanita Ward. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he passed away on March 6, 1970, in the picturesque city of Palm Springs, located in the state of California, USA.

Career

1970
Myra Breckinridge
Myra Breckinridge as Judge Frederic D. Cannon (uncredited)
1965
Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Paul Drake
1957
The Deadly Mantis
The Deadly Mantis as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
20 Million Miles to Earth
20 Million Miles to Earth as Colonel Robert Calder
Slim Carter
Slim Carter as Joe Brewster
1956
Good-bye, My Lady
Good-bye, My Lady as Walden Grover
The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed as Col. Kenneth Penmark
The First Texan
The First Texan as William Barrett Travis
1955
Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause as Judy's Father
One Desire
One Desire as 'Mac' MacBain
Conquest of Space
Conquest of Space as Dr. George Fenton
1954
Track of the Cat
Track of the Cat as Arthur Bridges
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull as Charles Wentworth
This Is My Love
This Is My Love as District Attorney
1943
The Hard Way
The Hard Way as Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Truck Busters
Truck Busters as Truck Driver
Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic as Canadian Soldier (uncredited)
Air Force
Air Force as Sergeant (uncredited)
1942
Beyond the Line of Duty
Beyond the Line of Duty as University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
Bullet Scars
Bullet Scars as Murdered Bank Teller
Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House as Reporter (uncredited)
Spy Ship
Spy Ship as Reporter
Busses Roar
Busses Roar as Dark-Haired Sailor at Bar (uncredited)
You Can't Escape Forever
You Can't Escape Forever as Soldier (uncredited)
The Male Animal
The Male Animal as Reporter on Porch (uncredited)
Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific as Orderly (uncredited)
All Through the Night
All Through the Night as Reporter (uncredited)
1941
Bullets for O'Hara
Bullets for O'Hara as Richard Palmer
The Body Disappears
The Body Disappears as Terrence Abbott
A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark as Reporter (uncredited)
Highway West
Highway West as Frank Carson-Murdered Cashier (uncredited)
The Case of the Black Parrot
The Case of the Black Parrot as Ship's Second Mate (uncredited)
Strange Alibi
Strange Alibi as Desk Clerk at National Apartments
Manpower
Manpower as Power Company Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Footsteps in the Dark
Footsteps in the Dark as Police Secretary (uncredited)
Blues in the Night
Blues in the Night as Billiards player
The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon as Reporter (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On as Lt. Frazier (uncredited)
1940
Ladies Must Live
Ladies Must Live as Joe Barton
The Flag of Humanity
The Flag of Humanity as Sentry (uncredited)
Always a Bride
Always a Bride as Man at Campaign Meeting Carrying Michael
Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance as Clerk at Hotel Nino in Chicago (uncredited)
Money and the Woman
Money and the Woman as J.L. Burns, Depositor (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy as First-Nighter (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th as Private Turner
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again as Man (uncredited)
Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair as Lyceum Theater Attendant (uncredited)
Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American as New York Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)
Virginia City
Virginia City as Lieutenant Reporting Murrell's Attack (uncredited)
Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid as 2nd Reporter on Return Ship (uncredited)
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson as Reporter (uncredited)
1939
The Cowboy Quarterback
The Cowboy Quarterback as Handsome Sam Saxon
Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes as Society Gent in Top Hat (uncredited)
On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade as Soldier Getting Radio Report from H4 (uncredited)
A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born as Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces
Angels Wash Their Faces as Reporter (uncredited)
Midnight
Midnight as Flammarions' Party Guest (uncredited)
On Your Toes
On Your Toes as Ronald - Peggy's Escort
Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny as Reporter (uncredited)
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as Reporter (as DeWolf Hopper)
Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous as Striped-Shirted Man at Beach (uncredited)
Stagecoach
Stagecoach as Sergeant (uncredited)
1938
Mystery House
Mystery House as Lal Killian
The Daredevil Drivers
The Daredevil Drivers as Neeley Bus Driver
1937
The Adventurous Blonde
The Adventurous Blonde as Matt, a Reporter
Over the Goal
Over the Goal as Ken Thomas
Public Wedding
Public Wedding as Tony Burke
Love Is on the Air
Love Is on the Air as Eddie Gould
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air as Second Production Manager (uncredited)
Back in Circulation
Back in Circulation as Pete Eddington - a Reporter (uncredited)
1936
Murder with Pictures
Murder with Pictures as Photographer (uncredited)