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Born William Hopkins in 1942 in Greenville, South Carolina, Hopkins appeared in more than 100 film and television roles in a career that spanned more than five ...

Hopkins television appearances included The Phyllis Diller Show, The Virginian, Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West and The Andy Griffith Show. His first shot at a regularly scheduled TV series came in 1973 in medical drama Doc Elliott, which lasted one season. Born William Hopkins in 1942 in Greenville, South Carolina, Hopkins appeared in more than 100 film and television roles in a career that spanned more than five decades. Bo Hopkins, who appeared in such memorable films as The Wild Bunch (1969), The Getaway (1972), American Graffiti (1973), The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (1973), Posse (1975), and Midnight Express (1978), has died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys. He was 80 and had a heart attack.

Bo Hopkins, the actor who has appeared in classics like "American Graffiti" and "The Wild Bunch," has died. He was 80 years old.

Although he began his career playing heavy, trigger-happy cowboys or sadistic rednecks, he later evolved into more “law-abiding” roles as he got older. After his father died when he was only nine years old, Hopkins was raised by his mother and grandmother. He later changed his name to “Bo” in reference to the character he played in “Bus Stop,” his first off-Broadway play.

Hopkins died at a hospital in Van Nuys, California, after suffering a heart attack on May 9, his wife, Sian Hopkins, told The Hollywood Reporter. His death was ...

“George Lindsey always said he was the one who started my career.” “I don’t know how my mother and grandmother put up with me,” Hopkins once said. “I go to car shows because ‘American Graffiti’ is the national anthem of car shows,” Hopkins said in a 2012 interview with Shock Cinema magazine.

Hollywood actor Bo Hopkins, best known for his roles in films like "American Graffiti" and "Wild Bunch," has died at the age of 80.

In that film, he played the supporting character role of Joe “Little Joe” Young, a gang leader. A few years later in 1973, he appeared in George Lucas’ breakout film “American Graffiti.” One of the actor’s earliest film roles was playing Clarence “Crazy” Lee in the 1969 Sam Peckinpah film “The Wild Bunch.”

Hopkins died at a hospital in Van Nuys, California, after suffering a heart attack on May 9, his wife, Sian Hopkins, told The Hollywood Reporter. His death was ...

“George Lindsey always said he was the one who started my career.” “I don’t know how my mother and grandmother put up with me,” Hopkins once said. “I go to car shows because ‘American Graffiti’ is the national anthem of car shows,” Hopkins said in a 2012 interview with Shock Cinema magazine.

Bo Hopkins, best known for his performance in “American Graffiti” and “The Wild Bunch” has passed away at the age of 80.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. His remarkable performance in George Lucas’ “American Graffiti” as a villain earned him recognition and credit across the film industry. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. Bo loved hearing from his fans all around the world and although he was unable to respond to every email over the last few years, he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.” Hopkin’s death was confirmed by his wife of 33 years, Sian. As per reports, Hopkin died in Van Nyuys, California at Valley Presbyterian Hospital on Saturday, several weeks after he suffered a heart attack. Apart from his roles in “American Graffiti” and “Wild Bunch”, Hopkins was also lauded for his performances in ‘White Lightning” (1973), “The Man who loved Cat Dancing” ( 1973) “Posse” (1975), and

Hopkins was known for his roles in George Lucas' coming-of-age film "American Graffiti" and in Sam Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch."

The actor would later meet his birth mother and learn he had half-siblings. Journalist Bilge Ebiri commented: "Bo Hopkins was an unforgettable screen presence as if James Dean had been reincarnated as an unhinged character actor. Rest in Peace."

American actor Bo Hopkins, best known for his roles in "Wild Bunch" and "American Graffiti," died Friday at 80.

American actor Bo Hopkins, best known for his roles in "Wild Bunch" and "American Graffiti," died Friday at 80.

The veteran actor died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys after suffering a heart attack earlier this month.

Hopkins was raised by his mother and grandmother after his dad died when he was only nine years old. His notable acting credits also include his work in TV, such as The Rockford Files (1974), Charlie's Angels (1976), The A-Team (1983), Hotel (1983), and Dynasty (1981), among many others. "It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away," the message read.

The actor, who last appeared in Ron Howard's Hillbilly Elegy, was 80.

He appeared in local productions in Kentucky but moved to New York and then Los Angeles after a few years. Bo Hopkins, whose real name was William Hopkins (Variety says he took the name Bo from Bus Stop, his first off-Broadway play), grew up in South Carolina and was raised by his grandparents after his father died at a young age, at which point he found out he was actually adopted and later met with his birth parents. The statement doesn’t give a cause of death, but it does note that Hopkins “loved hearing from his fans” and that, while he wasn’t always able to respond to every email he received lately, “he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.” A report from The Hollywood Reporter says that Hopkins’ wife confirmed he died from suffering a heart attack earlier this month.

Bo Hopkins, who appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows including The Wild Bunch and American Graffiti, has died at the age of 84.

Hopkins was born in Greenville, S.C., on February 2, 1938, according to THR —although several sources, including Hopkins' website, list his birth year as 1942. A statement on his official website reads, "It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away. Bo Hopkins, who appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows including The Wild Bunch and American Graffiti, has died at the age of 84.