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‘American Graffiti’ actor Bo Hopkins dead at 80
NY Post ^ | 5/28/22 | Kayla B. Ruble

Posted on 05/28/2022 9:29:48 PM PDT by Impala64ssa

Hollywood actor Bo Hopkins, best known for his roles in films like “American Graffiti” and “Wild Bunch,” has died at the age of 80.

The star’s death at a California hospital on Saturday came several weeks after the actor had experienced a heart attack.

Hopkins’ was confirmed by his wife Sian Hopkins, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The outlet reported that Hopkins died in Van Nuys, California at Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

One of the actor’s earliest film roles was playing Clarence “Crazy” Lee in the 1969 Sam Peckinpah film “The Wild Bunch.”

A few years later in 1973, he appeared in George Lucas’ breakout film “American Graffiti.”

In that film, he played the supporting character role of Joe “Little Joe” Young, a gang leader.

“Graffiti got people out draggin’ and going up, and down streets cruisin’,” the actor said of the classic car film, speaking to Shock Cinema magazine.

“It got people into cars doing that kind of stuff again.”

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1 posted on 05/28/2022 9:29:48 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
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To: Impala64ssa

I loved him as Clarence “Crazy” Lee.


2 posted on 05/28/2022 9:34:30 PM PDT by BipolarBob (Where is Biden leading us and what's with the hand basket")
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To: Impala64ssa

He was also in “Midnight Express”


3 posted on 05/28/2022 9:34:45 PM PDT by RedMonqey (Fu%k the Ballot box. Now the Cartridge Box)
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To: Impala64ssa

The Wild Bunch is an incredible classic.


4 posted on 05/28/2022 9:35:05 PM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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To: Impala64ssa

Was also a semi-returning character on The Rockford Files. A disbarred lawyer working for a know-it-all lawyer who pulled Jimmy out of the fire a couple times.

I think his character was named “Coop.”


5 posted on 05/28/2022 9:36:51 PM PDT by John Milner (Marching for Peace is like breathing for food.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Reminded me of Jerry Reed.


6 posted on 05/28/2022 9:37:43 PM PDT by LukeL
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To: Impala64ssa
1973

In less than 10 years, many municipalities enacted anti cruising laws to put a stop to this terrorist like activity.

7 posted on 05/28/2022 9:40:25 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: Deaf Smith

Didn’t like him in Possee. Putting the moves on the wimpy shopkeepers’ wife.


8 posted on 05/28/2022 10:09:44 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Impala64ssa

One of my favorite movies of all time. I remember him. RIP.


9 posted on 05/28/2022 10:58:58 PM PDT by sumuam
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To: LukeL
Reminded me of Jerry Reed.

He was another of Burt Reynolds' co-stars. Bo was in White Lightning, Jerry was in the sequel, Gator.

10 posted on 05/28/2022 11:14:39 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: Impala64ssa

11 posted on 05/28/2022 11:47:51 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: Charles Martel

I saw ‘White Lightning’ at the local Drive-In theater when it came out.


12 posted on 05/28/2022 11:55:08 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
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To: Charles Martel; sphinx

>> White Lightning

Featured a 71 Ford Custom 500. A great cast with Ned Beatty who passed at 83 YO just a year ago

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13 posted on 05/28/2022 11:57:48 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Impala64ssa

He was one of two prominent actors named Bo during the 70’s. The other was Bo Svenson who was noted for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the ‘Walking Tall’ sequels.


14 posted on 05/28/2022 11:58:56 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
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To: Williams

Agreed. “Wild Bunch” has a great cast. Some of Hollywood’s Best.👍


15 posted on 05/29/2022 3:25:28 AM PDT by MotorCityBuck ( Keep the change, you filthy animal! ,)
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To: Deaf Smith
to put a stop to this terrorist like activity

The definition of terrorism has sure changed a lot from when I first learned the word.

16 posted on 05/29/2022 4:17:41 AM PDT by FoxInSocks ("Hope is not a course of action." — M. O'Neal, USMC)
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To: Impala64ssa

It’s pronounced “Fay-rohs”, dontcha know.


17 posted on 05/29/2022 5:21:38 AM PDT by Macoozie (Handcuffs and Orange Jumpsuits)
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To: LukeL

Can’t confirm it but rumor has it they’re brothers, Reed being the oldest. Hopkins bio say he was adopted. I think some are claiming they had the same father.


18 posted on 05/29/2022 5:25:19 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: Deaf Smith

In my little town we have a festival every June. Cruise night is a big part of it. Lots of folks around here have restored classic cars, & the rest of us just find a spot along the main drag to watch them go by.


19 posted on 05/29/2022 5:52:53 AM PDT by Twotone (While one may vote oneself into socialism one has to shoot oneself out of it.)
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To: Impala64ssa; Impy; BillyBoy; GOPsterinMA; NFHale; LS; campaignPete R-CT; AuH2ORepublican; ...

Enjoyed his work. RIP.


20 posted on 05/29/2022 2:00:17 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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