Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins

76 · Born: Oct 28, 1948

Personal Details

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BornOct 28, 1948 Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Biography

Telma Louise Hopkins is a renowned American actress and producer, whose illustrious career has spanned over several decades, with notable appearances in a wide range of television shows and films. Born on October 28, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, Hopkins has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry with her versatility and talent.

Throughout her career, Hopkins has been recognized for her outstanding performances in various projects, including the popular television sitcom "Family Matters" (1989),the comedy-drama series "Half & Half" (2002),and the comedy film "The Love Guru" (2008). Her impressive body of work has earned her a reputation as a talented and accomplished actress, with a range that extends from comedy to drama.

In her personal life, Hopkins has been married to Donald B. Alen, with whom she has shared a loving relationship. Despite her busy schedule, Hopkins has managed to maintain a sense of balance and normalcy in her life, allowing her to continue to thrive and grow as an artist.

Telma Hopkins is a shining example of what it means to be a dedicated and passionate individual, with a deep love for her craft and a commitment to excellence in all that she does. Her enduring presence in the entertainment industry is a testament to her hard work, talent, and dedication to her art.

Career

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2025
Trancers Noir
Trancers Noir as Engineer Raines
{"id":277602,"title":"Brewster's Millions: Christmas","year":"2024","character":"Aunty Brewster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brewsters-millions-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_277602.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_277602.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
{"id":103841386,"title":"Not Dead Yet","year":2023,"character":"Suzie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/not-dead-yet","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/197pi7hdt64g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/197pi7hdt64g.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":198858,"title":"Blending Christmas","year":"2021","character":"Nicole","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blending-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198858.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":143581,"title":"The Matrix Resurrections","year":"2021","character":"Freya","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-matrix-resurrections","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1qgj49t8htog.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1qgj49t8htog.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103836307,"title":"Rugrats","year":2021,"character":"Celeste (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rugrats-2021","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/39fhnqrf8cp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/39fhnqrf8cp0.jpg"},"released":1}
Rugrats
Rugrats as Celeste (voice)
{"id":103831278,"title":"The Young and the Restless","year":2020,"character":"Denise Tolliver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-young-and-the-restless","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831278.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831278.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":143692,"title":"Christmas Hotel","year":"2019","character":"Alice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-hotel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143692.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143692.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":143766,"title":"A Family Reunion Christmas","year":"2019","character":"Maybelle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-family-reunion-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143766.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143766.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103832497,"title":"Dead to Me","year":2019,"character":"Yolanda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dead-to-me","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/38sf8r8telu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/38sf8r8telu0.jpg"},"released":1}
Dead to Me
Dead to Me as Yolanda
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Family Reunion
Family Reunion as Maybelle
{"id":140348,"title":"Running Out Of Time","year":"2018","character":"Dolly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-out-of-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_140348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_140348.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":537,"title":"2 Broke Girls","year":2016,"character":"Pilar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/2-broke-girls","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3cq0levnu0vg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3cq0levnu0vg.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":190756,"title":"Welcome to the Family","year":"2015","character":"Deborah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/welcome-to-the-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190756.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":33339,"title":"Mysterious Ways","year":"2015","character":"Irma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mysterious-ways","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33339.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1239,"title":"Partners","year":2014,"character":"Ruth Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/partners-2014","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3d3hr2r70m70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3d3hr2r70m70.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Partners
Partners as Ruth Jackson
{"id":38820,"title":"Trancers: City of Lost Angels","year":"2013","character":"Raynes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trancers-city-of-lost-angels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38820.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":1092,"title":"Lab Rats","year":2012,"character":"Rose Dooley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lab-rats","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/548r4pbvuag0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/548r4pbvuag0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Lab Rats
Lab Rats as Rose Dooley
{"id":7577,"title":"Are We There Yet?","year":2012,"character":"Marilyn Persons","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/are-we-there-yet","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7577.jpg"},"released":1}
Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet? as Marilyn Persons
{"id":8792,"title":"Are We There Yet?: World Adventure","year":2010,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/are-we-there-yet-world-adventure","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8792.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":2505,"title":"The Love Guru","year":"2008","character":"Lillian Roanoke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-love-guru","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2505.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Love Guru
The Love Guru as Lillian Roanoke
{"id":543,"title":"Psych","year":2007,"character":"Phylis Gaffney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/psych","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/22ah7he6pilg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/22ah7he6pilg.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Psych
Psych as Phylis Gaffney
{"id":9313,"title":"Half & Half","year":2002,"character":"Phyllis Thorne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/half-half","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9313.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9313.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Half & Half
Half & Half as Phyllis Thorne
{"id":103835839,"title":"Any Day Now","year":2000,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/any-day-now","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835839.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":1552,"title":"The Wood","year":"1999","character":"Slim's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_1552.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_1552.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The Wood
The Wood as Slim's Mother
{"id":789,"title":"ER","year":1997,"character":"Carlene","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/er","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/q3lhmp67pso0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/q3lhmp67pso0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
ER
ER as Carlene
{"id":854,"title":"Spider-Man: The Animated Series","year":1996,"character":"Mrs. Farrell (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/spider-man-the-animated-series","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ahd88f22nj8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ahd88f22nj8.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Spider-Man: The Animated Series as Mrs. Farrell (voice)
{"id":11079,"title":"Getting By","year":1993,"character":"Dolores Dixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/getting-by","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11079.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Getting By
Getting By as Dolores Dixon
{"id":59289,"title":"Trancers III","year":"1992","character":"Commander Raines","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trancers-iii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59289.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Trancers III
Trancers III as Commander Raines
{"id":32898,"title":"Trancers II","year":"1991","character":"Commander Raynes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trancers-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32898.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32898.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Trancers II
Trancers II as Commander Raynes
{"id":129218,"title":"How to Murder a Millionaire","year":"1990","character":"Teresa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-murder-a-millionaire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129218.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":60075,"title":"Vital Signs","year":"1990","character":"Dr. Kennan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vital-signs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60075.jpg"},"released":1}
Vital Signs
Vital Signs as Dr. Kennan
{"id":113,"title":"Family Matters","year":1989,"character":"Rachel Crawford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/family-matters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_113.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_113.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Family Matters
Family Matters as Rachel Crawford
{"id":160745,"title":"Disneyland","year":"1988","character":"Edda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-1988-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160745.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160745.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":61092,"title":"Pulse Pounders","year":"1988","character":"Raines (Trancers sequence)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pulse-pounders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61092.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61092.jpg"},"released":1}
Pulse Pounders
Pulse Pounders as Raines (Trancers sequence)
{"id":21263,"title":"Trancers","year":"1984","character":"Ruth Raines","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trancers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/58pp5q975hu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/58pp5q975hu0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Trancers
Trancers as Ruth Raines
{"id":10049,"title":"Gimme a Break!","year":1984,"character":"Addy Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gimme-a-break","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10049.jpg"},"released":1}
Gimme a Break!
Gimme a Break! as Addy Wilson
{"id":63455,"title":"The Kid with the Broken Halo","year":"1982","character":"Gail Desautel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-with-the-broken-halo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63455.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63455.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":10065,"title":"Bosom Buddies","year":1980,"character":"Isabelle Hammond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bosom-buddies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10065.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10065.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies as Isabelle Hammond
{"id":10101,"title":"Roots: The Next Generations","year":1979,"character":"Daisy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/roots-the-next-generations","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/mu38h2qkpsk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/mu38h2qkpsk0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":8573,"title":"The Love Boat","year":1978,"character":"Cleo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-love-boat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":161169,"title":"Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs","year":"1987","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/golden-anniversary-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161169.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161169.jpg"},"released":1}
1987