Russell Hopton
Russell Hopton
Stage actor Russell Hopton made his first screen appearance in a bit role in 1926's Ella Cinders. Hopton came into his own in the early 1930s, playing glowering, sarcastic characters who often bear such ill-suited names as Smiley and Happy. One of his largest roles was phony elocution expert Jerry Daniels in Once in a Lifetime, the famed 1932 satire of Hollywood's early-talkie days. In 1935 and 1936, Hopton directed a handful of "B" pictures for producer Maurice Conn. Russell Hopton spent the last eight years or so of his life as an RKO contract player, essaying villainous or disreputable supporting roles in both feature films and 2-reel comedies. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Russell Hopton:
- G-Men with James Cagney , Margaret Lindsay , Lloyd Nolan , Ann Dvorak , Robert Armstrong , Barton MacLane , William Harrigan , Noel Madison , Monte Blue , Regis Toomey , Harold Huber , Addison W. Richards , Raymond Hatton , Stanley Blystone , Ward Bond , Eddie Dunn , William "Wild Bill" Elliott , Pat Flaherty , James Flavin , Jonathan Hale , Al Hill , Edward Keane , Frank Marlowe , Edwin Maxwell , Gene Morgan , Adrian Morris , Wheeler Oakman , Frank Shannon , Charles Sherlock , Gertrude Short , Mary Louise Treen , Emmett Vogan , Marc Lawrence , Bruce Mitchell
- Lady Killer with James Cagney , Mae Clarke , Leslie Fenton , Margaret Lindsay , Henry O'Neill , Willard Robertson , Raymond Hatton , Marjorie Gateson , Douglas Dumbrille , George Chandler , Luis Alberni , Herman Bing , Harry C. Bradley , James Burke , Spencer Charters , William B. Davidson , Grace Hayle , Al Hill , Robert Emmett Homans , Olaf Hytten , Jack LaRue , Edwin Maxwell , Sam McDaniel , Dewey Robinson , Harry Strang , Phil Tead , Clarence H. Wilson , Dennis O'Keefe
- Made for Each Other with Carole Lombard , James Stewart , Charles Coburn , Lucile Watson , Eddie Quillan , Alma Kruger , Harry Davenport , Esther Dale , Ward Bond , Olin Howland , Fern Emmett , Louise Beavers , Raymond Bailey , Lane R. Chandler , Arthur Hoyt , Tom London , Edwin Maxwell , Jack Mulhall , Robert Emmett O'Connor , Garry Owen , Ivan Simpson , Milburn Stone , Robert Strange , Nella Walker , Mary Field , Betty Farrington
- Tall in the Saddle with John Wayne , Ella Raines , Audrey Long , George "Gabby" Hayes , Ward Bond , Elizabeth Risdon , Donald Douglas , Russell Wade , Paul Fix , Harry Woods , Emory Parnell , Raymond Hatton , Erville Alderson , Clem Bevans , Wheaton Chambers , George Chandler , Frank Darien , William Desmond , Robert McKenzie , Frank Orth , Russell Simpson , Eddy C. Waller
- A Letter of Introduction with Adolphe Menjou , Andrea Leeds , Edgar Bergen , George Murphy , Rita Johnson , Ann Sheridan , Eve Arden , John Archer , Irving Bacon , Don "Red" Barry , Wade Boteler , Don Brodie , Chester Clute , Ernest Cossart , William B. Davidson , William "Wild Bill" Elliott , Dorothy Granger , Jonathan Hale , Robert Emmett Homans , Kathleen Howard , Frank Jenks , Armand Kaliz , Crauford Kent , Doris Lloyd , Alphonse Martell , Charlie the Dummy McCarthy , Constance Moore , Natalie Moorhead , Leonard Mudie , Esther Ralston , Frank Reicher , Kane Richmond , Rolfe Sedan , Charles Sherlock , Richard Tucker , Theodore vonEltz , Ray W. Walker , Morgan Wallace , Claire Whitney , Dick Winslow
Russell Hopton Trivia
When was Russell Hopton born?
Russell Hopton was born on February 18, 1900
Who did Russell Hopton portray in Death from a Distance?
Russell Hopton was Detective Lt. Ted Mallory in Death from a Distance
What role did Russell Hopton play in One Year Later?
Russell Hopton played Tony Richards in One Year Later
Who did Russell Hopton play in False Pretenses?
Russell Hopton was Pat Brennan in False Pretenses
Who did Russell Hopton portray in Beware of Ladies?
Russell Hopton was Randy Randall in Beware of Ladies
What role did Russell Hopton play in Born to Be Bad?
Russell Hopton played Steve Karns in Born to Be Bad
Who did Russell Hopton portray in West of the Pecos?
Russell Hopton was Jeff Stinger in West of the Pecos
Who did Russell Hopton play in Street Scene?
Russell Hopton was Steve Sankey in Street Scene
Who did Russell Hopton portray in G-Men?
Russell Hopton was Gerard in G-Men
Who did Russell Hopton portray in Lady Killer?
Russell Hopton was Smiley in Lady Killer
What role did Russell Hopton portray in The Headline Woman?
Russell Hopton played Craig in The Headline Woman
Who did Russell Hopton portray in Mutiny in the Big House?
Russell Hopton was Frankie in Mutiny in the Big House
What role did Russell Hopton portray in Made for Each Other?
Russell Hopton played Collins in Made for Each Other
Who did Russell Hopton portray in Arrowsmith?
Russell Hopton was Terry Wickett in Arrowsmith
Who did Russell Hopton portray in Nevada?
Russell Hopton was Henchman in Nevada
Who did Russell Hopton play in Torture Ship?
Russell Hopton was Harry in Torture Ship
Who did Russell Hopton portray in A Letter of Introduction?
Russell Hopton was Process Server in A Letter of Introduction
