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Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) -- Nancy Drew, reporter for the school newspaper, clears a girl of murder charges.

"Perry Mason" (1957): Season 1: Episode 6 -- The owner of a lucrative orchid business is charged with murder after her husband loses shares in the company to sleazy ex-con in a poker game.

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) -- A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.

Lady Gangster (1942) -- An actress gets mixed up with a criminal gang and winds up taking the rap for a $40,000 robbery. Before she's sent to prison...

Santa Fe Trail (1940) -- The story of Jeb Stuart, his romance with Kit Carson Holliday, friendship with George Custer and battles against John Brown in the days leading up to the outbreak of the American Civil War.

Overview

Date of Birth:

26 January 1915, New York City, New York, USA more

Date of Death:

6 March 1970, Palm Springs, California, USA more

Trivia:

Son of the actress-turned-gossip-columnist Hedda Hopper and DeWolf Hopper Sr. more

STARmeter:

Down 14% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more

Alternate Names:

DeWolf Hopper Jr. | Bill Hopper | De Wolf Hopper | DeWolf Hopper | William DeWolf Hopper

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Myra Breckinridge (1970)	(uncredited) Judge Frederic D. Cannon	1970	-	3.8 (1,360)
	AKAs: Gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge
2.	"Perry Mason" (1957)	Paul Drake / 3 characters not shown (254 episodes, 1957-1966)	1966	-	8.5 (552)
	254 TV episodes: "Perry Mason: The Case of the Final Fadeout (#9.30)" Paul Drake "Perry Mason: The Case of the Crafty Kidnapper (#9.29)" Paul Drake "Perry Mason: The Case of the Positive Negative (#9.28)" Paul Drake "Perry Mason: The Case of the Misguided Model (#9.27)" Paul Drake "Perry Mason: The Case of the Dead Ringer (#9.26)" Paul Drake 249 episodes not shown.
3.	Slim Carter (1957)	Joe Brewster	1957	-	6.8 (25)

4.	"Studio 57" (1954)	Kip (2 episodes, 1956-1957)	1957	-	8.1 (24)
	AKAs: Heinz Studio 57 (USA: alternative title) 2 TV episodes: "Studio 57: Mr. November (#4.5)" Kip "Studio 57: The Magic Glass (#2.24)"
5.	20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)	Colonel Robert Calder	1957	-	6.3 (1,759)
	AKAs: The Beast from Space
6.	The Deadly Mantis (1957)	Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson	1957	-	3.6 (1,074)
	AKAs: The Giant Mantis The Incredible Praying Mantis
7.	"On Trial" (1956)	Arnold Bait (1 episode, 1957)	1957	-	7.4 (11)
	AKAs: The Joseph Cotten Show (USA: rerun title) The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "On Trial: The Case of the Jealous Bomber (#1.22)" Arnold Bait
8.	"Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1951)	Don Maler (1 episode, 1957)	1957	-	7.1 (48)
	AKAs: Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title) Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title) The Playhouse (USA: syndication title) 1 TV episode: "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars: The Restless Gun (#6.27)" Don Maler
9.	"Lux Video Theatre" (1950)	(3 episodes, 1955-1956)	1956	-	6.4 (31)
	AKAs: Summer Video Theatre (USA: summer title) 3 TV episodes: "Lux Video Theatre: The Top Rung (#6.48)" "Lux Video Theatre: The Star (#6.20)" "Lux Video Theatre: No Sad Songs for Me (#5.34)"
10.	The Bad Seed (1956)	Col. Kenneth Penmark	1956	-	7.3 (3,437)

11.	"Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre" (1955)	Rick Gordon (1 episode, 1956)	1956	-	7.5 (6)
	AKAs: Jane Wyman Presents (USA: rerun title) Jane Wyman Theater (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: "Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre: Ten Percent (#2.1)" Rick Gordon
12.	"Gunsmoke" (1955)	John Henry Jordan / Tasker Sloan (2 episodes, 1956)	1956	-	8.0 (685)
	AKAs: Gun Law (UK) Marshal Dillon (USA: rerun title) 2 TV episodes: "Gunsmoke: Unmarked Grave (#1.38)" Tasker Sloan "Gunsmoke: Robin Hood (#1.17)" John Henry Jordan
13.	The First Texan (1956)	William Barrett Travis	1956	-	5.8 (79)

14.	"The Millionaire" (1955)	Capt. Jonathan Carroll (1 episode, 1956)	1956	-	7.8 (115)
	AKAs: If You Had a Million 1 TV episode: "The Millionaire: The Captain Jonathan Carroll Story (#2.34)" Capt. Jonathan Carroll
15.	Good-bye, My Lady (1956)	Walden Grover	1956	-	7.0 (165)
	AKAs: Good Bye My Lady (USA: poster title) Goodbye, My Lady (USA: cable TV title)
16.	"Celebrity Playhouse" (1955)	(1 episode, 1956)	1956	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Celebrity Playhouse: Stagecoach to Paradise (#1.33)"
17.	"The 20th Century-Fox Hour" (1955)	Philip Harland (1 episode, 1956)	1956	-	6.5 (24)
	AKAs: Fox Hour of Stars (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: "The 20th Century-Fox Hour: One Life (#1.9)" Philip Harland
18.	"Fury" (1955)	Dr. Steve Brown aka Steve Wilson (1 episode, 1956)	1956	-	7.5 (118)
	AKAs: Brave Stallion (USA: syndication title) 1 TV episode: "Fury: The Hobo (#1.13)" Dr. Steve Brown aka Steve Wilson
19.	"Casablanca" (1955)	William Randoll (1 episode, 1955)	1955	-	5.3 (21)
	1 TV episode: "Casablanca: Labor Camp Escape (#1.3)" William Randoll
20.	Rebel Without a Cause (1955)	Judy's Father	1955	-	7.9 (24,879)

21.	One Desire (1955)	'Mac' MacBain	1955	-	6.1 (69)

22.	"The Ford Television Theatre" (1952)	Joe Cramer (1 episode, 1955)	1955	-	7.3 (31)
	AKAs: Ford Theatre (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: "The Ford Television Theatre: The Mumbys (#3.38)" Joe Cramer
23.	Robbers' Roost (1955)	Robert Bell	1955	-	7.0 (22)

24.	Conquest of Space (1955)	Dr. George Fenton	1955	-	5.9 (433)
	AKAs: Mars Project
25.	Track of the Cat (1954)	Arthur Bridges	1954	-	6.4 (593)
	AKAs: William A. Wellman's Track of the Cat (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)
26.	This Is My Love (1954)	District Attorney	1954	-	4.2 (27)

27.	Sitting Bull (1954)	(as Bill Hopper) Charles Wentworth	1954	-	5.2 (174)

28.	The High and the Mighty (1954)	(as William DeWolf Hopper) Roy	1954	-	7.0 (2,406)

29.	The Last Ride (1944)	(uncredited) Swank, Mechanic/Henchman	1944	-	5.6 (22)

30.	Murder on the Waterfront (1943)	(uncredited) First Sentry	1943	-	5.0 (36)

31.	Action in the North Atlantic (1943)	(uncredited) Canadian Soldier	1943	-	6.9 (1,154)

32.	The Mysterious Doctor (1943)	(uncredited)	1943	-	5.9 (206)

33.	The Hard Way (1943)	(uncredited) Hotel Desk Clerk	1943	-	7.3 (338)

34.	Air Force (1943)	(uncredited) Sergeant	1943	-	7.2 (946)

35.	Gentleman Jim (1942)	(uncredited) Undetermined Role	1942	-	7.7 (1,067)

36.	Beyond the Line of Duty (1942)	(uncredited) University of Texas classmate	1942	-	6.0 (87)
	AKAs: Air Force Film 119
37.	You Can't Escape Forever (1942)	(uncredited) Soldier	1942	-	5.9 (49)

38.	Desperate Journey (1942)	(uncredited) Radio operator	1942	-	6.8 (713)

39.	Across the Pacific (1942)	(uncredited) Orderly	1942	-	6.8 (1,441)

40.	Divide and Conquer (1942)	(uncredited) Bit Role	1942	-	4.1 (8)
	AKAs: Broadway Brevities: Divide and Conquer (USA: series title)
41.	Busses Roar (1942)	(uncredited) Dark-haired Sailor at Bar	1942	-	6.7 (15)
	AKAs: Buses Roar (USA: review title)
42.	Secret Enemies (1942)	(uncredited) Agent	1942	-	6.4 (6)

43.	Escape from Crime (1942)	(uncredited) Hastings - Reporter	1942	-	5.9 (80)

44.	Spy Ship (1942)	(uncredited) Reporter	1942	-	5.5 (37)

45.	Juke Girl (1942)	(uncredited) Atlanta Postal Clerk	1942	-	6.3 (125)

46.	Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)	(uncredited) Reporter	1942	-	7.8 (5,612)

47.	Larceny, Inc. (1942)	(uncredited) Traffic policeman	1942	-	7.4 (757)

48.	Murder in the Big House (1942)	(uncredited) Reporter	1942	-	5.9 (28)
	AKAs: Born for Trouble (USA: reissue title) Human Sabotage (UK)
49.	Lady Gangster (1942)	(as DeWolf Hopper) John	1942	-	5.9 (120)

50.	The Male Animal (1942)	(uncredited) Reporter on Porch	1942	-	7.0 (385)

51.	Bullet Scars (1942)	(uncredited) Citizens Bank Teller	1942	-	5.7 (24)

52.	You're in the Army Now (1941)	(uncredited) Supply Man: Gas Masks	1941	-	6.5 (73)

53.	The Body Disappears (1941)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Terrence Abbott	1941	-	5.8 (75)

54.	All Through the Night (1941)	(uncredited) Reporter	1941	-	7.1 (1,125)

55.	They Died with Their Boots On (1941)	(uncredited) Lt. Frazier	1941	-	7.3 (2,155)

56.	Blues in the Night (1941)	(uncredited) Billiard player	1941	-	6.7 (277)

57.	The Maltese Falcon (1941)	(uncredited) Reporter	1941	-	8.4 (46,794)

58.	Passage from Hong Kong (1941)	(uncredited) Watson	1941	-	-

59.	Navy Blues (1941)	(uncredited) Ens. Walters	1941	-	6.4 (78)

60.	International Squadron (1941)	(uncredited) Radio Operator	1941	-	5.4 (36)

61.	Dive Bomber (1941)	(uncredited) Pilot Telling Joe "Tim landed RAF plane"	1941	-	6.5 (581)

62.	Manpower (1941)	(uncredited) Power Company Telephone Operator	1941	-	7.0 (382)

63.	Highway West (1941)	(uncredited) Frank Carson, murdered cashier	1941	-	6.5 (32)

64.	Bullets for O'Hara (1941)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Richard Palmer	1941	-	5.9 (51)

65.	The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Keenan's and Brice's pilot	1941	-	7.0 (987)

66.	Throwing a Party (1941)		1941	-	6.0 (5)

67.	Affectionately Yours (1941)	(uncredited) Airline Attendant	1941	-	5.9 (156)

68.	Strange Alibi (1941)	(uncredited) Apartment house clerk	1941	-	6.0 (23)

69.	A Shot in the Dark (1941)	(uncredited) Reporter	1941	-	6.0 (34)

70.	Knockout (1941)	(uncredited) First Reporter	1941	-	6.3 (51)
	AKAs: Right to the Heart
71.	Here Comes Happiness (1941)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Schuyler, Blaine's Best Man	1941	-	6.0 (25)

72.	Footsteps in the Dark (1941)	(uncredited) Police secretary	1941	-	6.6 (278)

73.	Flight from Destiny (1941)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Travin	1941	-	6.3 (20)

74.	High Sierra (1941)	(scenes deleted) Man	1941	-	7.6 (4,778)

75.	The Case of the Black Parrot (1941)	(uncredited) Ship's officer reporting false alarm	1941	-	5.5 (43)

76.	Santa Fe Trail (1940)	(scenes deleted) Officer	1940	-	6.2 (1,129)

77.	Lady with Red Hair (1940)	(uncredited) Lyceum Theater Attendant	1940	-	6.4 (96)

78.	Always a Bride (1940)	(uncredited) Man at Campaign Meeting Carrying Michael	1940	-	5.6 (71)

79.	The Flag of Humanity (1940)	(uncredited) Sentry	1940	-	5.8 (38)

80.	Knute Rockne All American (1940)	(uncredited) New York Reporter When Knute is Ill	1940	-	6.7 (694)
	AKAs: A Modern Hero (UK)
81.	No Time for Comedy (1940)	(uncredited) First-Nighter	1940	-	6.2 (239)
	AKAs: A Guy with a Grin (USA: reissue title)
82.	Money and the Woman (1940)	(uncredited) J.L. Burns, Bank Depositor	1940	-	6.1 (39)

83.	Ladies Must Live (1940)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Joe Barton	1940	-	5.7 (30)
	AKAs: The Bridegroom Misbehaves The Hometowners
84.	Pony Express Days (1940)	(uncredited) St. Joseph Telegrapher	1940	-	5.5 (61)

85.	The Man Who Talked Too Much (1940)	(uncredited) Reporter #2	1940	-	6.5 (76)
	AKAs: Broadway Lawyer The Sentence
86.	Gambling on the High Seas (1940)	(uncredited) Police Boat Radio Operator	1940	-	6.4 (37)

87.	Brother Orchid (1940)	(uncredited) 2nd Reporter on Return Ship	1940	-	6.9 (825)

88.	Flight Angels (1940)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Lefty - Radio Operator	1940	-	6.0 (82)

89.	Tear Gas Squad (1940)	(as DeWolf Hopper) George, Lois' Friend	1940	-	6.0 (80)
	AKAs: State Cop
90.	'Til We Meet Again (1940)	(uncredited) Man	1940	-	6.7 (205)

91.	The Singing Dude (1940)	(uncredited) Cowboy	1940	-	-

92.	Virginia City (1940)	(uncredited) Lieutenant reporting Murrell's attack	1940	-	6.6 (628)

93.	Castle on the Hudson (1940)	(uncredited) Reporter	1940	-	6.8 (166)
	AKAs: Years Without Days (UK)
94.	Calling Philo Vance (1940)	(uncredited) Clerk at Hotel Nino in Chicago	1940	-	5.6 (107)

95.	The Fighting 69th (1940)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Private Turner	1940	-	6.6 (680)

96.	Invisible Stripes (1939)	(uncredited) Society gent in top hat	1939	-	6.7 (353)

97.	A Child Is Born (1939)	(uncredited) Intern Going to See Operation	1939	-	7.2 (37)

98.	The Return of Doctor X (1939)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Interne	1939	-	5.5 (553)

99.	On Dress Parade (1939)	(uncredited) Soldier getting radio report from H4	1939	-	6.5 (164)
	AKAs: Dead End Kids at Military School (USA: new title) The 'Dead End' Kids 'On Dress Parade' (USA: complete title)
100.	Smashing the Money Ring (1939)	(uncredited) Trial Spectator	1939	-	5.8 (81)
	AKAs: Queer Money
101.	Pride of the Blue Grass (1939)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Joe	1939	-	6.2 (14)
	AKAs: Steeplechase (USA: alternative title)
102.	On Your Toes (1939)	(uncredited) Ronald - Peggy's Escort	1939	-	5.7 (70)

103.	Espionage Agent (1939)	(uncredited) Student	1939	-	5.8 (93)

104.	Dust Be My Destiny (1939)	(uncredited) Reporter	1939	-	6.9 (181)

105.	Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Reporter	1939	-	6.7 (283)

106.	The Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)	(uncredited) Photographer	1939	-	6.2 (180)
	AKAs: Angels Wash Their Faces (USA: review title)
107.	The Bill of Rights (1939)	(uncredited) Courier	1939	-	6.0 (12)

108.	The Old Maid (1939)	(as DeWolf Hopper) John Ward	1939	-	7.7 (1,018)

109.	The Cowboy Quarterback (1939)	(as DeWolf Hopper) Handsome Sam Saxon	1939	-	4.8 (41)

110.	Daughters Courageous (1939)	(uncredited) Man with Striped Shirt at Beach	1939	-	6.5 (172)
	AKAs: A Family Affair American Family Family Reunion
111.	Midnight (1939)	(uncredited) Flammarions' Party Guest	1939	-	8.0 (1,576)

112.	Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939)	(uncredited) Bit Role	1939	-	6.7 (395)

113.	Stagecoach (1939)	(uncredited) Sergeant	1939	-	7.8 (13,177)

114.	Mystery House (1938)	Lal Killian	1938	-	5.3 (89)

115.	Love, Honor and Behave (1938)	(uncredited) Yale Tennis Player	1938	-	5.6 (41)

116.	Daredevil Drivers (1938)	Neeley Bus Driver	1938	-	5.0 (19)

117.	The Patient in Room 18 (1938)	(scenes deleted) Grabshot	1938	-	6.2 (67)

118.	The Adventurous Blonde (1937)	Matt, a Reporter	1937	-	6.4 (108)
	AKAs: Adventurous Blonde (Australia) Torchy Blane, the Adventurous Blonde
119.	Over the Goal (1937)	Ken Thomas	1937	-	5.1 (28)

120.	Love Is on the Air (1937)	Eddie Gould	1937	-	5.2 (68)
	AKAs: The Radio Murder Mystery (UK)
121.	Back in Circulation (1937)	(uncredited) Pete Eddington, a Reporter	1937	-	6.8 (63)

122.	The Footloose Heiress (1937)	Jack Pierson	1937	-	6.1 (34)

123.	Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937)	(uncredited) Second Production Manager	1937	-	5.8 (34)

124.	Public Wedding (1937)	Anthony 'Tony' Burke	1937	-	5.6 (41)

125.	Dick Tracy (1937/I)	(uncredited) Dirigible Pilot [Chs. 4, 9-10]	1937	-	7.4 (293)

126.	Join the Marines (1937)	(uncredited) Marine	1937	-	6.7 (5)

127.	Larceny on the Air (1937)	(as De Wolf Hopper) Announcer	1937	-	5.7 (11)

128.	Beware of Ladies (1936)	(uncredited) Reporter	1936	-	4.7 (9)

129.	The Accusing Finger (1936)	(as DeWolf Hopper Jr.) Reporter	1936	-	-

130.	Easy to Take (1936)	(uncredited) Monitor Room Man	1936	-	-

131.	The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)		1936	-	6.8 (66)

132.	Murder with Pictures (1936)	(uncredited) Photographer	1936	-	6.0 (71)

133.	The King Steps Out (1936)	(uncredited) Soldier	1936	-	5.9 (34)

134.	Sunshine Dad (1916)	(as DeWolf Hopper Jr.) Infant in carriage	1916	-	-

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	The Cowboy Quarterback (1939)	(performer: "Underneath a Western Sky" (1936) (uncredited))	1939	-	4.8 (41)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Pantomime Quiz" (1947)	Guest Panelist (1 episode, 1963)	1963	-	8.9 (21)
	AKAs: Mike Stokey's Pantomime Quiz (USA: alternative title) Stump the Stars (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Pantomime Quiz: (1963-07-08)" Guest Panelist
2.	Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)	Himself - party honoree	1941	-	-


1.	Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)	(as DeWolf Hopper Jr.)

2.	The Deadly Mantis (1966)	(uncredited) Dr. Nedrick Jackson

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