Bo Hopkins is uninhibited, colorful and disarmingly honest. He has carved a career in Hollywood with a talent and determination that has led him from parking cars to starring roles in television and films.

Bo just wrapped production on SHADE in which he both acted and served as Executive Producer and also appeared in MENDING FENCES. THE ROAD HOME, and DON'T LET GO in 2002. In recent years, he also appeared in the MGM/UA feature, BENEATH THE BANYAN TREES with Matt Dillon and James Caan and was seen recently in THE NEWTON BOYS with Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich and Ethan Hawke. Prior to that in Oliver Stone’s U-TURN, released in 1997, and starred in OP CENTER, a four hour mini-series for NBC, created by best seller Tom Clancy. In 1994 he appeared in RADIOLAND MURDERS for George Lucas; THE FEMININE TOUCH with George Segal and Elliot Gould; two Westerns, RIDERS IN THE STORM and CHEYENNE WARRIOR; a police drama, TEXAS PAYBACK; and a modern-day Western, SOUTH OF HEAVEN, WEST OF HELL, in which he stars opposite country and western singer Dwight Yoakam. Hopkins was also seen that year in the newly restored and re-issued 1969 classic Sam Peckinpah western, THE WILD BUNCH, shown at selected theaters in Los Angeles and New York.

Film audiences saw Hopkins in the 1993 release of the critically acclaimed Fine Line feature, THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO, a poignant, true-life Western shot on location in Montana. The film co-stars Susie Amis and Sir Ian McKellen.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Hopkins was raised by his mother and grandfather when at the age of nine, his father died unexpectedly. This sudden loss led to difficulties in adjusting for Hopkins. However, after a stint in the army, Hopkins returned home to Greenville where he auditioned and won the title role in a little theater production of TEA HOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON. This led to a summer stock scholarship, time spent in New York, and ultimately a permanent move to Hollywood. Here he won a scholarship to the acting school then being operated so successfully at Desilu Studios.

After numerous television guest star appearances, Hopkins' film debut was in Peckinpah's classic, THE WILD BUNCH, where his portrayal of Crazy Lee still gains him accolades from fans and peers alike. Hopkins has worked on projects with such diverse actors as Sean Penn, Steve McQueen, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, Jean Simmons and such esteemed directors as Oliver Stone, Stanley Kramer, George Lucas and Alan Parker.

Some of Hopkins' additional feature credits include, THE GETAWAY, THE MAN WHO LOVED CAT DANCING, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, DAY OF THE LOCUST, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, THE KILLER ELITE and WHITE LIGHTNING. His scores of television movies and guest star appearances include, MURDER SHE WROTE, MATLOCK, A SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS (with Dolly Parton), HOUSTON, THE LEGEND OF TEXAS (with Sam Elliot), RODEO GIRL (with Katherine Ross), THADDEUS ROSE & EDDIE (with Johnny Cash) and the series regular role of Matthew Blaisdale on DYNASTY.

SHADE starring Sylvester Stalone and Melanie Griffith is Mr. Hopkins first outing as a motion picture producer. Enthusiastic about the material, he tenaciously shopped the property for 2 ½ years before he was finally able to set it up. The picture is scheduled to be released 2003.

Hopkins resides in Los Angeles with his wife and their seven year old son.

Representation:
Management:
Michael McLean & Associates
12754 Sarah Street
Studio City, Ca. 91604
Tel: 818 505 0945 Fax: 818 505 0078

Agency:
Merritt Blake Agency
1327 Ocean Ave. Suite J
Santa Monica, CA. 90401
Tel: (310) 899-9898

Bo Hopkins's advice to the aspiring actor:

" Do a lot of plays when you are working in film and when you are not working too. Keep practicing your craft... That's what it is for."

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