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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I loved him as Clarence “Crazy” Lee.
He was also in “Midnight Express”
The Wild Bunch is an incredible classic.
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.”
Reminded me of Jerry Reed.
In less than 10 years, many municipalities enacted anti cruising laws to put a stop to this terrorist like activity.
Didn’t like him in Possee. Putting the moves on the wimpy shopkeepers’ wife.
One of my favorite movies of all time. I remember him. RIP.
He was another of Burt Reynolds' co-stars. Bo was in White Lightning, Jerry was in the sequel, Gator.
I saw ‘White Lightning’ at the local Drive-In theater when it came out.
>> 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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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.
Agreed. “Wild Bunch” has a great cast. Some of Hollywood’s Best.👍
The definition of terrorism has sure changed a lot from when I first learned the word.
It’s pronounced “Fay-rohs”, dontcha know.
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.
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.
Enjoyed his work. RIP.
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