Jerry Hopper

Jerry Hopper

DirectorAdditional Crew

Born: July 29, 1907
Died: December 17, 1988
Awards: 0 wins, 1 nominations

After moving to California in the 1930s, Jerry Hopper worked as an editor at Paramount Studios. During World War II he joined the Army and worked as a combat photographer where he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, Hopper returned to Hollywood where he graduated to directing. After working…

Biography

After moving to California in the 1930s, Jerry Hopper worked as an editor at Paramount Studios.

During World War II he joined the Army and worked as a combat photographer where he was awarded a Purple Heart.

After the war, Hopper returned to Hollywood where he graduated to directing. After working prolifically in film during the Fifties, Hopper switched to television where he went on to direct over 600 episodes before effectively retiring in the early 1970s.

Director

The New Leave It to Beaver(1983)

The Bull of the West(1972)

Madron(1970)

The Virginian(1962)

Maharlika(1970)

Additional Crew

Jazz Ball(1956)

Known for

The Private War of Major Benson1955 · Director The Atomic City1952 · Director Hurricane Smith1952 · Director Get Smart1965 · Director

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Rock Hudson, Cornell Borchers, and Jerry Hopper in Never Say Goodbye (1956)

Jerry Hopper