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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 more than 80 feature films in the 1930s and 1940s.
Mar 7, 1970 · PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 6 (Reuters)—William Hopper, an actor and the only, child of the late Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper, died here today of a heart attack. He was 54 years old and had...
William Hopper (1915-1970) was an American actor, best known for his role as Paul Drake on Perry Mason (1957-1966). He was the son of gossip columnist Hedda Hopper and appeared in several films and TV shows, such as The Bad Seed and Rebel Without a Cause.
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William Hopper was an actor who played Paul Drake on Perry Mason. He was the son of actress Hedda Hopper and had a troubled relationship with her.
- January 26, 1915
- March 6, 1970
Nov 7, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of William Hopper, who played Paul Drake on the TV series Perry Mason. Find out his early life, movies, marriage, cause of death, and net worth.
Feb 15, 2021 · William Hopper retired from acting after Perry Mason ended its run--though he had a small unbilled part as a judge in Myra Breckinridge (1970). He died of pneumonia after experiencing a stroke in 1970; he was 55.
Mar 31, 2023 · American actor William Hopper is best remembered for his decade-long portrayal of Paul Drake in the original television run of the popular courtroom drama, Perry Mason (1957-66). He had an interesting and rather unique Hollywood career, thanks to his notorious mother.
