- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRobert Evans Hopkins
- Nickname
- Hoppy
- Robert E. Hopkins was born on September 21, 1886 in Ottawa, Kansas, USA. He was a writer, known for San Francisco (1936), Saratoga (1937) and The Florodora Girl (1930). He was married to Grace Hayes and Ethel Mae King. He died on December 21, 1966 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- SpousesGrace Hayes(December 22, 1960 - December 21, 1966) (his death)Ethel Mae King(December 15, 1916 - March 20, 1954) (her death)
- Children
- An irrepressible gag man, he supplied many of the wisecracks and put-downs that added fizz to MGM's Golden Age comedies. The screen images of Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy, William Powell and Myrna Loy all benefited from his usually uncredited verbal fireworks.
- Usually spoke in clipped, staccato fashion.
- Prior to movies, he worked odd jobs and at a casino.
- Step-father of Peter Lind Hayes.
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