Miriam Hopkins
Known for
Acting
Born
October 18, 1902
Birthplace
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Died
October 9, 1972 (aged 69)
Biography
Ellen Miriam Hopkins (October 18, 1902 – October 9, 1972) was an American actress known for her versatility. She signed with Paramount Pictures in 1930.
She portrayed a pickpocket in Ernst Lubitsch's romantic comedy Trouble in Paradise, a bar singer named Ivy in Rouben Mamoulian's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the titular character in the controversial drama The Story of Temple Drake. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for the 1935 film Becky Sharp, becoming the first performer nominated for a color picture. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for The Heiress. She co-starred with Joel McCrea in five films.
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Best known work
The Children's Hour
1961
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1931
The Chase
1966
Trouble in Paradise
1932
The Heiress
1949
Design for Living
1933
The Outer Limits
1963
The Smiling Lieutenant
1931
The Old Maid
1939
Carrie
1952Filmography
2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywoodas Ivy Pearson (archive footage)
2003
Complicated Womenas Self (archive footage)
1970
Savage Intruderas Katherine Parker
1966
The Chaseas Mrs. Reeves
1964
Fanny Hillas Maude Brown
1963
1961
The Children's Houras Lily Mortar
1961
1960
Route 66TV1955
1955
Summer Pavilionas Theresa Durand
1954
1954
1953
1952
The Outcasts of Poker Flatas Mrs. Shipton aka 'The Duchess'
1952
Carrieas Julie Hurstwood
1951
The Mating Seasonas Fran Carleton
1950
Lux Video TheatreTVas Bertha Jacks (2 episodes), as Julie Arden (1 episode), as Margaret (1 episode), as Norma Desmond (1 episode)
1949
The Heiressas Lavinia Penniman
1948
1943
Old Acquaintanceas Millie Drake
1942
A Gentleman After Darkas Flo Melton
1940
Breakdowns of 1940as Self
1940
Lady with Red Hairas Mrs. Leslie Carter
1940
Virginia Cityas Julia Hayne