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Born on October 28, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, Telma Hopkins is a singer, television actor and film actor. That puts Telma Hopkins at 77 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Highland Park Community High School and California State University, Los Angeles.
My Take
What draws me to Telma Hopkins is the rare double life she pulled off: scoring chart-topping hits with Tony Orlando and Dawn, then quietly reinventing herself as a dependable television presence for decades. Plenty of singers try acting and stumble, but Hopkins made the warmth in her voice translate effortlessly to the screen. I admire that kind of steady, unflashy longevity far more than a single explosive moment. From Louisville to Cal State LA to America's living rooms, hers is the career of a true working professional, and I respect her staying power deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Telma Hopkins
- Name (Japanese)
- テルマ・ホプキンズ
- Reading
- てるま・ほぷきんず
- Born
- October 28, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Highland Park Community High School
- University
- California State University, Los Angeles
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/telma_hopkins/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telma%20Hopkins
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272896
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Telma Hopkins born?
Born October 28, 1948 (age 77).
Where is Telma Hopkins from?
Telma Hopkins is from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What does Telma Hopkins do?
Telma Hopkins works as actor, singer, television actor, film actor.
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