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Telma Louise Hopkins Wiki Biography
Telma Hopkins was born on the 28th October 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky USA, and is an actress and singer, perhaps best known as a member of the pop group called Tony Orlando and Dawn, but has also appeared in such TV series as “Bosom Buddies” (1980-1982), “Family Matters” (1989-1998), and “Half & Half” (2002-2006). Hopkins’ career started in 1967.
Have you ever wondered how rich Telma Hopkins is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Hopkins’ net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through her acting career, but in addition to working on television, Hopkins was also a singer, which was the basis of her wealth.
Telma Hopkins grew up in Highland Park, Michigan and started as a background singer in Detroit, Michigan, where she worked with such musicians as The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Isaac Hayes, among others. Tony Orlando recruited Hopkins in 1971, and she became a new member of the vocal group called Dawn, releasing 16 top-40 singles, three of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They announced their retirement in 1977, after which Telma decided to focus on her acting career.
In 1979, she debuted in an episode of the Golden Globe Award-nominated series “Roots: The Next Generations”, and then in three episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated “A New Kind of Family” (1979). Alongside Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari, Hopkins played in 37 episodes of “Bosom Buddies” (1980-1982), while in 1982, she appeared in the TV movie “The Kid with the Broken Halo” starring Gary Coleman and Robert Guillaume.
From 1983 to 1987, Telma appeared in 68 episodes of a Golden Globe-nominated “Gimme a Break!”, while concurrently in 1984, she had a role in “Trancers” with Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt, and Michael Stefani. By the end of the ‘80s, Hopkins had parts in the horror called “Pulse Pounders” (1988) and in 93 episodes of a Primetime Emmy-nominated series “Family Matters” (1989-1997), all of which contributed steadily to Telma’s growing net worth..
In 1991 and 1992, Hopkins played in “Trancers II” and “Trancers III”, before appearing in 31 episodes of “Getting By”, from 1993 to 1994. She ended the ‘90s with a role in the comedy called “The Wood” (1999) starring Elayn J. Taylor, Omar Epps, and Richard T. Jones. From 2002 to 2006, Telma appeared in 91 episodes of “Half & Half”, while in 2008, she had a part in “The Love Guru” alongside Mike Myers, Jessica Alba, and Romany Malco. In 2010, Hopkins began working on “Are We There Yet?” and played in 29 episodes until 2012, followed in 2014 with a part in ten episodes of “Partners”.
Most recently, Telma appeared in Dan Garcia’s “Mysterious Ways” (2015) and in Alton Glass’ “Welcome to the Family” (2015).
Regarding her personal life, Telma Hopkins was married to Donald B. Alen from 1970 to 1977 and has a son with him.
She now spends time volunteering for charitable causes such as Caring For Babies with AIDS, the PTA, and Act on Arthritis.
IMDB Wikipedia $3 Million 1948 1948-10-28 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) Actress American Bosom Buddies (1980) Dan Garcia Donald B. Allen Donald B. Allen m. 1970–1977 Elayn J. Taylor Family Matters (1989) Gary Coleman Getting By (1993) Half & Half (2002) Helen Hunt Jessica Alba Kentucky Louisville Michael Stefani Mike Myers October 28 Omar Epps Peter Scolari Richard T. Jones Robert Guillaume Romany Malco Scorpio Singer Soundtrack Telma Hopkins Net Worth Telma Louise Hopkins Tim Thomerson Tom Hanks U.S.
Telma Louise Hopkins Quick Info
Full Name | Telma Hopkins |
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Date Of Birth | October 28, 1948 |
Place Of Birth | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Height | 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) |
Profession | Singer |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Donald B. Allen (m. 1970–1977) |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0394286/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/telma-hopkins-mn0001697634 |
Music Groups | Tony Orlando and Dawn |
Nominations | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
Movies | The Love Guru, Trancers, Trancers II, Trancers III, The Wood, How to Murder a Millionaire, Pulse Pounders |
TV Shows | A New Kind of Family, Bosom Buddies, Gimme a Break!, Getting By, Family Matters, Half & Half, Are We There Yet?, Partners, Are We There Yet?: World Adventure, Tony Orlando and Dawn |
Telma Louise Hopkins Important Facts
- Sister of Teresa Hopkins.
- Before joining Tony Orlando & Dawn, she was a top background singer in the Detroit area, singing background vocals on records for such artists as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick and The Four Tops.
- One-half of Dawn of the singing group Tony Orlando & Dawn.
Telma Louise Hopkins Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
A New Kind of Family | 1979 | TV Series | Jess Ashton | Actress |
Marie | 1979 | TV Movie | K.C. Jones | Actress |
Roots: The Next Generations | 1979 | TV Mini-Series | Daisy | Actress |
K.C. Undercover | 2015 | TV Series | Miss Holley | Actress |
Lab Rats | 2012-2014 | TV Series | Grandma Rose | Actress |
Partners | 2014 | TV Series | Ruth Jackson | Actress |
Getting On | 2013 | TV Series | Beverly Raymes | Actress |
Trancers: City of Lost Angels | 2013 | Short | Raines | Actress |
LA Live the Show | 2013 | TV Series | Special guest | Actress |
JD Lawrence’s the Clean Up Woman | 2012 | TV Movie | Gale | Actress |
Are We There Yet? | 2010-2012 | TV Series | Marilyn Persons | Actress |
The Clean Up Woman | 2010 | Gale | Actress | |
The Love Guru | 2008 | Lillian Roanoke | Actress | |
Psych | 2008 | TV Series | Phylis Gaffney | Actress |
Half & Half | 2002-2006 | TV Series | Phyllis / Phyllis Thorne | Actress |
Any Day Now | 2000-2001 | TV Series | Judge Wilma Evers | Actress |
Rain | 2001/II | Short | Actress | |
The Hughleys | 1999-2001 | TV Series | Paulette Williams | Actress |
For Your Love | 2001 | TV Series | Miss Hope | Actress |
Down to Earth | 2001 | Woman in Audience (uncredited) | Actress | |
Suddenly Susan | 2000 | TV Series | Denise | Actress |
Static Shock | 2000 | TV Series | Mrs. Barnett | Actress |
Good vs Evil | 2000 | TV Series | Judge Parks | Actress |
Histeria! | 2000 | TV Series | Rosa Parks | Actress |
Batman Beyond | 1999 | TV Series | Max’s Mom | Actress |
The Wood | 1999 | Slim’s Mother | Actress | |
ER | 1998 | TV Series | Carlene | Actress |
Family Matters | 1989-1997 | TV Series | Rachel Crawford | Actress |
The Nanny | 1997 | TV Series | Lila Baker | Actress |
Spider-Man | 1996 | TV Series | Mrs. Farrell | Actress |
Women of the House | 1995 | TV Series | Officer Rhoda | Actress |
Count on Me | 1994 | TV Movie | Beverly English | Actress |
Getting By | 1993-1994 | TV Series | Dolores Dixon | Actress |
Trancers III | 1992 | Video | Cmdr. Raines | Actress |
Trancers II | 1991 | Cmdr. Raines | Actress | |
How to Murder a Millionaire | 1990 | TV Movie | Teresa | Actress |
Vital Signs | 1990 | Dr. Kennan | Actress | |
ABC TGIF | 1990 | TV Series | Rachel | Actress |
It’s Garry Shandling’s Show. | 1989 | TV Series | Dawn | Actress |
Pulse Pounders | 1988 | Raines (Trancers sequence) | Actress | |
Amen | 1988 | TV Series | Charlotte Holloway | Actress |
Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color | 1988 | TV Series | Edda | Actress |
Gimme a Break! | 1983-1987 | TV Series | Addy Wilson | Actress |
The Love Boat | 1979-1985 | TV Series | Kate Kilmer / Velma Phillips / Tracy / … | Actress |
Trancers | 1984 | Engineer Raines | Actress | |
Fantasy Island | 1984 | TV Series | Actress | |
The New Odd Couple | 1982-1983 | TV Series | Frances | Actress |
The Kid with the Broken Halo | 1982 | TV Movie | Gail Desautel | Actress |
Bosom Buddies | 1980-1982 | TV Series | Isabelle Hammond | Actress |
The Love Guru | 2008 | performer: “Lead Me To Your Rock”, “The Star Spangled Banner” | Soundtrack | |
Family Matters | 1990-1991 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Bosom Buddies | 1981-1982 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Gimme a Break! | 1981 | TV Series performer: “Merry Christmas Stranger” | Soundtrack | |
RCA’s Opening Night | 1973 | TV Movie performer: “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree”, “Say Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
The Good Life | 1971 | TV Series performer: “The Good Life” | Soundtrack | |
Allee Willis Loves Detroit | 2015 | Documentary filming | Herself | Self |
The 8th Annual TV Land Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Dancing with the Stars | 2007 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Entertainment Tonight | 2005 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
74th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2005 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Straight from the Heart: Timeless Music of the 60’s & 70’s | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself | Self |
Hollywood Squares | 2004 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
SoapTalk | 2003 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
ABC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Self |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Self |
Soul Train Comedy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter | Self |
25th NAACP Image Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter | Self |
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? | 1992 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The Chuck Woolery Show | 1991 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Night of 100 Stars III | 1990 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1990 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
22nd NAACP Image Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars | 1988-1989 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Circus of the Stars #14 | 1989 | TV Special documentary | Herself – Performer | Self |
The Joan Rivers Show | 1989 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 16th Annual American Music Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter | Self |
Sex Symbols; Past, Present and Future | 1987 | TV Movie documentary | Herself | Self |
The Wil Shriner Show | 1987 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
American Film Institute Comedy Special | 1987 | TV Special | Gwendolyn Jones (segment “Gwendolyn”) | Self |
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 1987 | TV Movie documentary | Herself | Self |
The New Hollywood Squares | 1987 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Circus of the Stars #10 | 1985 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Self |
Our Time | 1985 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Battle of the Network Stars XII | 1982 | TV Special | Herself – ABC Team | Self |
The New Battlestars | 1982 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Battle of the Network Stars XI | 1981 | TV Special | Herself – ABC Team | Self |
Fridays | 1981 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Tony Orlando and Dawn | 1974-1976 | TV Series | Herself / Dawn | Self |
Dinah! | 1975 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 17th Annual Grammy Awards | 1975 | TV Special | Herself (as Dawn) | Self |
The Carol Burnett Show | 1975 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 16th Annual Grammy Awards | 1974 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The Two Ronnies | 1973 | TV Series | Herself / Performer | Self |
It’s Lulu | 1973 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
RCA’s Opening Night | 1973 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
The Mike Douglas Show | 1973 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The David Frost Show | 1972 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Top of the Pops | 1971 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Pioneers of Television | 2008 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Herself | Archive Footage |
Behind the Music | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Archive Footage |
Family Matters | 1995 | TV Series | Rachel Crawford | Archive Footage |
Telma Louise Hopkins Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2005 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Half & Half (2002) | Won |
2005 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Half & Half (2002) | Nominated |