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William Hopper

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Actor

The Resume

    (January 26, 1915-March 6, 1970)
    Born in New York City, New York
    Son of gossip columnist Hedda Hopper
    Portrayed Paul Drake in 'Perry Mason' (1957-66)
    Appeared in the films 'Public Wedding' (1937), 'The Footloose Heiress' (1937), 'Mystery House' (1938), 'The High and the Mighty' (1954), 'Conquest of Space' (1955), 'Rebel Without A Cause' (1955), 'The Bad Seed' (1956), 'The Deadly Mantis' (1957) and '20 Million Miles To Earth' (1957)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was pushed into acting by his mother.
    During an eight-year hiatus from acting, he worked as a car salesman.
    His last film appearance was an uncredited part in the godawful 'Myra Breckinridge.' (1970)

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a Navy frogman during World War II, winning a Bronze Star for heroism.
    He did not exploit his mother's influence to further his acting career.
    He was nominated for an Emmy as best supporting actor for 'Perry Mason.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 105 Votes: 51.43% Annoying