Bo Hopkins

Movie Actor

Birthday February 2, 1938

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace South Carolina

DEATH DATE May 28, 2022 (84)

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About

Actor of film and television who played John Cooper on the 1970s TV series, The Rockford Files. He has appeared in over 100 films and television series, including The A Small Town in Texas, Midnight Express, and American Graffiti. In May of 2022, he passed away at the age of 84. 

Before Fame

He was adopted when he was nine months old. He dropped out of school at age 16 to join the U.S. Army.

Trivia

His full name was William Mauldin Hopkins. He appeared in the first season of the popular drama series, Dynasty. The last film he appeared in was Hillbilly Elegy in 2020.

Family Life

He married Sian Eleanor Green 1989. After their divorce, he married Norma Hopkins. His children are Jane and Matthew Hopkins.

Associated With

His first major film appearance was in the 1973 cult classic film, White Lightning, in which he played Burt Reynolds' sidekick.