Telma Hopkins Biography

Telma Hopkins is an American actress and singer who was born and brought in Telma Louise Hopkins. Hopkins rose to prominence as a member of the 1970s pop music group Tony Orlando and Dawn, which had several number-one songs.

Furthermore, Telma performed on the CBS variety show Tony Orlando and Dawn from 1974 until 1976 along with Tony Orlando and Joyce Vincent Wilson. In the late 1970s, Hopkins began working as an actress, playing roles on various sitcoms, including Isabelle Hammond on Bosom Buddies (1980–82), Adelaide “Addy” Wilson on Gimme a Break! (1983–87) and Family Matters (1989–1997) as Rachel Baines–Crawford.

As lead actress, Hopkins starred on Getting By from 1993 to 1994. In recent years, Hopkins was a regular cast member on Half & Half (2002–06) portraying Phyllis Thorne, Are We There Yet? (2010–13), and short-lived Partners (2014).

In the film, Hopkins co-starred in the 1984 science fiction film Trancers and in its sequels Trancers II (1991) and Trancers III (1992) and Trancers IV (2019), as well as appearing in The Wood (1999) and The Love Guru (2008).

10 Quick Facts About Telma Hopkins

1. Name: Telma Hopkins
2. Age: 74 years
3. Birthday: 28 October
4. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
5. Height: 5 feet 6 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Actress and Singer
8. Marital Status: Divorced
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth: $3 Million

Telma Hopkins Age

Telma Hopkins is 74 years old as of 2022, she was born on 28 October 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 28 October every year and her birthday zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Telma Hopkins Height

Telma stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches.

Telma Hopkins Parents

Hopkins was born and raised by her parents in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.  Although Hopkins was born to her parents, she was raised by her grandmother in Highland Park, Michigan.Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available.

Thus, the identity of Telma’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is  available.

Telma Hopkins Siblings

It is not known if Hopkins has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Telma Hopkins Husband

Telma was married to Donald B. Allen. The beautiful couple got married in 1970. They were blessed with a son together, however, they are yet to disclose the name of their son. In 1977, Hopkins divorced her husband Donald after seven years of their marriage. Ever since then, there has not been any information about her being romantically involved in any relationship. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Telma Hopkins Son

Hopkins son Bryton James (Devon Hamilton). And EW has the first look! Bryton James played Telma’ son on “Family Matters.

Telma Hopkins Salary

Details concerning the salary as well as her pay per episode of American actress, Hopkins, are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Telma Hopkins Net Worth

Hopkins has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is his career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Telma has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Telma Hopkins Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Hopkins.

Telma Hopkins Wiki

• Full Names: Telma Louise Hopkins
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress and Singer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Telma Hopkins Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 74 years old as of 2022
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Date of Birth: October 28th, 1948
• Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
• Birthday: October 28th

Telma Hopkins Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Telma Hopkins Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Divorced and single
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Donald B. Allen
• Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Single
• Children:  1 Son

Telma Hopkins Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $3 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actress and Singer

Telma Hopkins Wikipedia

Telma began her career as a background singer in Detroit, Michigan, singing on many of the Golden World and Motown hits. She also sang backup for Isaac Hayes during her early career days. In 1971, Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson were recruited by Tony Orlando to form the vocal group, Dawn.

She released 16 top-40 singles, three of which reached #1 from 1974 to 1976. Hopkins made her acting debut playing Daisy in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations in 1979.

That same year, she appeared as K.C. Jones in an episode of Marie (1979). She got her first series regular role as Jess Ashton in A New Kind of Family (1979-1980). She played the series regular Isabelle Hammond in Bosom Buddies (1980-1982). In 1983, Hopkins joined the cast of the NBC sitcom Gimme a Break! starring Nell Carter.

She left the series after four seasons as a regular cast member for starring as series’ lead in ABC sitcom Getting By, which aired from 1993 to 1994. From 2002 to 2006, she starred in the UPN sitcom Half & Half. In 2016, she was cast as Jerrika Hinton’s mother in the ABC comedy, Toast.

Telma Hopkins Family Matters

Telma made her movie debut playing Ruth in the 1984 movie Trancers. In 1989, she began starring as Rachel Baines-Crawford in the ABC sitcom Family Matters.

Telma Hopkins Movies

• Trancers 1984
• Trancers II 1991
• Trancers III 1992

• Trancers: City of Lost Angels 2013
• Running Out Of Time Familiesammenkomsten: Jul The Love Guru 2008
• The Evil Clergyman 1988

• The Kid with the Broken Halo 1982
• Christmas Hotel How to Murder a Millionaire 1990
• Always a Bridesmaid 2019

• Rock ‘N Roll Mum 1988
• Gimme a Break! The Wood 1999
• Half & Half Vital Signs 1990
  Wie killt man eine Millionärin? Marie Spider-Man Sex Symbols; Past, Present, and Future People Presents: Blending Christmas

• Mutánsvadász Count on Me Misfits 2017
• Welcome to the Family

Telma Hopkins Tv Shows

• Family Matters 1989 – 1998
• Half & Half 2002 – 2006
• Gimme a Break! 1981 – 1987

• Tony Orlando and Dawn 1974 – 1976
• Family Reunion Since 2019
• Bosom Buddies 1980 – 1982

• Are We There Yet? 2010 – 2013
• Getting By 1993 – 1994
• Dead to Me Since 2019

• A New Kind of Family 1979 – 1980
• Partners 2014
• The Hughleys 1998 – 2002

• The Loud House Since 2016
• The New Odd Couple 1982 – 1983
• Roots: The Next Generations 1979

• The Nanny 1993 – 1999
• 2 Broke Girls 2011 – 2017
• The Casagrandes Since 2019

• JD Lawrence’s The Clean Up Woman Since 2012
• Are We There Yet? World Adventure 2007 – 2011
• Marie Since 1979

Frequently Asked Questions About Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins is a famous actress and singer. She rose to prominence as a member of the 1970s pop music group Tony Orlando and Dawn, which had several number-one songs.

Hopkins is born an American national born on 28 October 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Telma stands at a height of 1.68 meters tall.

Telma is currently a divorced single lady. Previously, she was married to Donald B. Allen. The beautiful couple got married in 1970. They were blessed with a son together, however, they are yet to disclose the name of their son.

Telma has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Details concerning the salary as well as her pay per episode of American actress, Hopkins, are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Because of personal reasons, Telma has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Hopkins is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

In the late 1970s, Hopkins began working as an actress, playing roles on various sitcoms, including Isabelle Hammond on Bosom Buddies (1980–82).

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