Paul Hopkins was born on July 12, 1968, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a city that would later influence his educational and professional pursuits. As an actor, he has made a name for himself through his roles in various films and television shows, including The Art of War (2000),RED 2 (2013),Disney's Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 1 and 2 (2018-2020),and Armistead Maupin's More and Further Tales of the City (1998, 2001),in which he portrayed the character Michael "Mouse" Tolliver.
Growing up, Hopkins was surrounded by a family of intellectuals. His father was an engineer and a college professor, while his mother founded a private school in Ottawa called Bishop Hamilton School. This exposure to education and the arts likely played a significant role in shaping Hopkins' future career path.
After completing his education, Hopkins began his acting career in Montreal, where he attended theatre school at Concordia University. He then spent several years working and living in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Montreal, honing his craft and gaining valuable experience in the industry.
In 2007, Hopkins joined the company at the Stratford Festival, a renowned Canadian theatre company. Two years later, he re-settled in Montreal to become the Artist Director of Repercussion Theatre, Montreal's Shakespeare-in-the-Park. During his tenure, the company flourished, and Hopkins became a respected figure in the Canadian theatre community.
Today, Hopkins resides in South-Western Ontario, where he continues to pursue his passion for acting and directing. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to his craft and a dedication to his community, leaving a lasting impact on the world of theatre and film.
