William Hopper
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 predominantly minor roles in more than 80 feature films in the 1930s and 1940s. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he left acting, but in the mid-1950s, he was persuaded by director William Wellman to resume his film career. He became best known for his work as private detective Paul Drake in the CBS television series Perry Mason.
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| Full name at birth | William DeWolf Hopper Jr.
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| Claim to fame | Paul Drake on TV`s Perry Mason
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| Date of birth | 26 January 1915
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| Place of birth | New York City, New York, USA
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| Date of death | 6 January 1970
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| Age | 54 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Palm Springs, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Pneumonia
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| Resting place | Rose Hills Memorial Park
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| Occupation | Actor (134 credits) Soundtrack (1 credit)
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| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm)
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| Net worth | $4,000,000 USD
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