Telma Hopkins Biography (1948-)

Full name, Telma Louise Hopkins; born October 28, 1948, in Louisville, KY; divorced; children: one son. Addresses: Agent: Innovative Artists Talent, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067-6022.

Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress, singer
Birth Details
October 28, 1948
Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Member of singing duo Dawn, Tony Orlando and Dawn, CBS, 1974-76
  • Isabelle Hammond, Bosom Buddies, ABC, 1980-82 , then NBC, 1984
  • Doctor Addy Wilson, Gimme a Break, NBC, 1984-87
  • Rachel Crawford, Family Matters, ABC, 1989-93
  • Dolores Dixon, Getting By, ABC, 1993-94
  • Episodic
  • Jess Ashton, A New Kind of Family, ABC, 1979-80
  • Frances Unger, The New Odd Couple, ABC, 1987
  • Rachel Crawford, "Beta Chi Guy," Family Matters, ABC, 1994
  • Storytime, PBS, 1994
  • Officer Rhoda, "The Conjugal Cottage," Women of the House, 1995
  • Mrs. Farrell, "Rocket Racer," Spider-Man, 1996
  • Lila Baker, "Fran's Roots," The Nanny, CBS, 1997
  • Rachel Crawford, Family Matters, ABC, 1997
  • Carlene, "Think Warm Thoughts," ER, NBC, 1998
  • Mrs. Williams, "I Do, I Do, Again," The Hughleys, ABC, 1999
  • Voice of Max's mom, "Hooked Up," Batman Beyond, 1999
  • "Nightwatch," Chicken Soup for the Soul, PAX, 1999
  • Mrs. Williams, "Body Double," The Hughleys, ABC, 2000
  • "Portrait of Evil," G vs E, 2000
  • Judge Wilma Evers, "Nope," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 2000
  • Judge Wilma Evers, "It's a Good Thing I'm Not Black," Any DayNow, Lifetime, 2000
  • Also appeared in episodes of The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters,syndicated; Love Boat, ABC; Dance Fever; and Fantasy Island.
  • Movies
  • Gail DeSautel, The Kid with the Broken Halo, NBC, 1982
  • Etta Sloane, Rock 'n' Roll Mom, ABC, 1988
  • Teresa, How to Murder a Millionaire, CBS, 1990
  • Specials
  • Battle of the Network Stars XI, ABC, 1981
  • Battle of the Network Stars XII, 1982
  • The 10th Annual Circus of the Stars, CBS, 1985
  • Gwendolyn, NBC Presents the AFI Comedy Special, NBC, 1987
  • Sex Symbols: Past, Present, and Future, syndicated, 1987
  • Circus of the Stars XIV, 1989
  • Night of 100 Stars III, NBC, 1990
  • The 22nd Annual NAACP Image Awards, 1990
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., National Holiday Parade, TBS, 1992
  • Beverly English, Count on Me, PBS, 1993
  • Other Television Appearances
  • Daisy, Roots: The Next Generations (miniseries), ABC, 1979
  • K.C. Jones, Marie (pilot), NBC, 1979
  • Film Appearances
  • Engineer Raines, Trancers (also known as Future Cop), 1985
  • Dr. Kennan, Vital Signs, 1990
  • Commander Raines, Trancers II (also known as Future Cop II,Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth, and Trancers II: The Two Faces of Death), 1991
  • Commander Raines, Trancers III (also known as Death Lives,Future Cop III, and Trancers 3: Deth Lives), 1992
  • Slim's mother, The Wood, Paramount, 1999
  • Stage Appearances
  • Night of 100 Stars III, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1990

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals:
    • TV Guide, August 10, 1991, p. 24.