Jerry Hopper

Description:

After moving to California in the 1930s, Jerry Hopper worked as an editor at Paramount Studios.

During World War II he joined the Army and worked as a combat photographer where he was awarded a Purple Heart.

After the war, Hopper returned to Hollywood where he graduated to directing. After working prolifically in film during the Fifties, Hopper switched to television where he went on to direct over 600 episodes before effectively retiring in the early 1970s.

Overview

Birthday July 29, 1907
Born In Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
Alternative names Jerr Hopper
Spouse/Ex- Dorothy Ellis December 12, 1979 - December 17, 1988 (his death),Winifred Joyce Robinson June 22, 1949 - 1963 (divorced),Marsha Hunt November 23, 1938 - July 30, 1945 (divorced)

Did you know

Trivia Served as a combat photographer in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning himself a Purple Heart when he was wounded during the landing at Leyte in the Philippines.

Scores

The Private War of Major Benson
• 1h 45m
6.5
The Atomic City
• 1h 25m
6.1
Hurricane Smith
• 1h 30m
5.3
Get Smart
• 25m
8.2
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