Alan Hopgood

Alan Hopgood

Deceased · Born: Sep 29, 1934 · Died: Mar 19, 2022

Personal Details

BornSep 29, 1934 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Biography

Alan Hopgood, a renowned writer and actor, took his first breath on September 29, 1934, in the picturesque city of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. As he grew and flourished, he would go on to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, starring in a wide range of projects that showcased his remarkable talent.

Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the thought-provoking sci-fi thriller "Knowing" (2009),the iconic 1980 film adaptation of Henry De Vere Stacpoole's classic novel "The Blue Lagoon", and the beloved Australian television soap opera "Neighbours" (1985).

Throughout his life, Alan was blessed with the love and companionship of his devoted wife, Gay Hopgood. Together, they shared a deep and abiding bond that brought joy and happiness to all who knew them.

Sadly, Alan's remarkable journey came to an end on March 19, 2022, when he passed away in Melbourne, Australia. Though his physical presence is no longer with us, his memory and legacy will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

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2012
Last Dance
Last Dance as Mr. Nathan
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2011
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The Cup
The Cup as Grandfather at Football
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2009
Knowing
Knowing as Rev. Koestler
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2005
Holly's Heroes
Holly's Heroes as Max Peterson
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2004
Stiff
Stiff as Herb Gardiner
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2001
Dalkeith
Dalkeith as Mick
{"id":61173,"title":"Return to Snowy River","year":"1988","character":"Simmons","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/return-to-snowy-river","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61173.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61173.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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Rikky and Pete
Rikky and Pete as Laughing Uncle
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A Cry in the Dark
A Cry in the Dark as President Cox
{"id":61554,"title":"Ground Zero","year":"1987","character":"Commisioner #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ground-zero","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61554.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61554.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Ground Zero
Ground Zero as Commisioner #2
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1984
Prisoner: Cell Block H
Prisoner: Cell Block H as Albert "Wally" Wallace
{"id":63329,"title":"Pacific Banana","year":"1981","character":"Sir Harry Blandings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pacific-banana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63329.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63329.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Pacific Banana
Pacific Banana as Sir Harry Blandings
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Road Games
Road Games as Lester
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1980
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1979
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1984
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1981
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{"id":164412,"title":"The True Story of Eskimo Nell","year":"1975","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-true-story-of-eskimo-nell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164412.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164412.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
{"id":164600,"title":"Alvin Purple","year":"1973","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alvin-purple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164600.jpg"},"released":1}
1973