Birthname: Ellen Miriam Hopkins
| Sign | Libra |
| Born | Oct 18, 1902 Savannah, GA |
| Died | Oct 9, 1972 New York City, NY |
| Age | Died at 70 |
| Final Resting PlaceOak City Cemetery | |
Miriam Hopkins | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1928-1970 |
| Top Roles | Ivy Pearson, Lavinia Penniman, Martha Dobie, Julia Hayne, Virginia Travis |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy, Film Adaptation, Crime, Western |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Book-Based, Pre-Code Cinema |
| Top Collaborators | William Wyler (Director), Ernst Lubitsch (Director), Samuel Goldwyn (Producer), Charles Halton |
| Shares birthday with | Lotte Lenya, Evelyn Venable, Roy Del Ruth see more.. |
Miriam Hopkins Overview:
Legendary actress, Miriam Hopkins, was born Ellen Miriam Hopkins on Oct 18, 1902 in Savannah, GA. Hopkins died at the age of 70 on Oct 9, 1972 in New York City, NY and was laid to rest in Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Decatur County, GA.
MINI BIO:
A blue-eyed American blonde who looked just like a thirties version of Cybill Shepherd, Miriam Hopkins was exactly right for her time, her theatrically chic and faintly bitchy sophistication dovetailing beautifully with Lubitsch comedies and other high-gloss offerings to give her star charisma. The passing of the thirties reduced her to ordinariness and she faded from the cinema scene. Married to director Anatole Litvak (1937-1939), third of four. Died from a heart attack. An Oscar nominee for Becky Sharp. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Hopkins was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1935 | Best Actress | Becky Sharp (1935) | Becky Sharp | Nominated |
She was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Television.
Miriam Hopkins BlogHub Articles:
The Story of Temple Drake (1933) with Miriam Hopkins
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 3, 2022 From 4 Star FilmsThe Story of Temple Drake was adapted from a contemporary William Faulkner novel called Sanctuary. It’s putting it lightly to say it was the subject of controversy — even in the Pre-Code film era — but part of what the film version gives us is this instant sense of Southern Gothic ... Read full article
Miriam Hopkins Book Giveaway (Facebook/Blog January)
By Annmarie Gatti on Jan 7, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub Blog?Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel? Book Giveaway?via Facebook and this Blog Okay, now it?s time for the?Facebook/Blog?version of our?of???Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel??Giveaway Contest! This time we?ll be giving away one copy of the book via Facebook and thi... Read full article
Miriam Hopkins Book Giveaway (via Twitter in January)
By Annmarie Gatti on Jan 1, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub Blog?Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel? Book Giveaway via Twitter Happy New Year to All! It?s time for our next book giveaway, the first of many for 2018! CMH is happy to say that we will be giving away?FIVE COPIES?of? “Miriam Hopkins: Life and Films of a Hollywood Rebel”?b... Read full article
Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins
By Amanda Garrett on Sep 23, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm writing about two old Hollywood films starring Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins. The photo above shows the two leading ladies in the 1939 woman's picture The Old Maid. This article is part of The Duo Double Feature Blogathon hosted by The Flapper Dame and Phyllis Loves Classic Movies. Th... Read full article
Miriam Hopkins in Pre-Code Mode
By Inge Gregusch on Feb 5, 2015 From Creme de la CremeFast and Loose, 1930: The Smiling Lieutenant, 1931: 24 Hours, 1931: Two Kinds of Women, 1932: Dancers in the Dark, 1932: ... Read full article
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Miriam Hopkins Quotes:
Belle Carter: [to Kit] Tell me, how is your new book coming along?
Kit Marlowe: Well, I write and I write, and I still don't like it.
Belle Carter: But, at least when you do turn one out, it's a gem! None of this grinding them out like sausage...
Belle Carter: [she realizes that she has just insulted Millie and pauses with embarrassment] I suppose I could cut my throat.
Millie Drake: [clearly offended] There's a knife on the table!
Gilda Farrell: It's true we had a gentleman's agreement, but unfortunately, I am no gentleman.
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