William Hopper grew up among the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. His mother was Hedda Hopper the famous showbiz gossip columnist.
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Had a bit part as a reporter in the classic 1941 private eye drama The Maltese Falcon.
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Served in the U.S. Navy as a diver during World War II.
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Originally read for the role of Perry Mason but ended up being cast as private eye Paul Drake instead.
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Played Natalie Wood's father in the classic 1954 youth angst drama Rebel Without a Cause.
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Not related to actor/director Dennis Hopper.
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