Miriam Hopkins
American film and TV actress (1902–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ellen Miriam Hopkins (October 18, 1902 – October 9, 1972) was an American actress known for her versatility.[1] She signed with Paramount Pictures in 1930.
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Born | Ellen Miriam Hopkins (1902-10-18)October 18, 1902 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | October 9, 1972(1972-10-09) (aged 69) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1921–1970 |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | 1 |
She portrayed a pickpocket in Ernst Lubitsch's romantic comedy Trouble in Paradise, a bar singer Ivy in Rouben Mamoulian's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the titular character in the controversial drama The Story of Temple Drake. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for the 1935 film Becky Sharp, becoming the first performer nominated for a color picture. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for The Heiress. She co-starred with Joel McCrea in five films.
Her long-running feud with actress Bette Davis was publicized for effect. Hopkins later became a pioneer of TV drama. She was considered a distinguished hostess in Hollywood and moved in intellectual and creative circles.