Kaitlin Hopkins Biography

Kaitlin Hopkins is an American actress who was born in New York City, New York, the U.S. as Kaitlin Persson Hopkins, the daughter of actress Shirley Knight and stage producer/director Gene Persson. She became the stepdaughter to John Hopkins following her mother’s remarriage which also resulted in the birth of her step-sister, Sophie Hopkins.

Kaitlin Hopkins Age

Kaitlin is 57 years old as of 2021, she was born on 1 February 1964, in New York City, New York, the U.S. She celebrates her birthday on  February 1 every year and her birth sign is Aquarius.

Kaitlin Hopkins Height

Kaitlin stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches.

Kaitlin Hopkins Education

Hopkins graduated from the Williston Northampton School in 1982, where she was a member of the Williston Widigers. She joined the musical theater program at Carnegie Mellon University and studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

Kaitlin Hopkins Parents

Kaitlin is the daughter of Shirley Knight from her first marriage to actor and producer Gene Persson. Her parents were married from 1959 until their divorce in 1969. After their divorce, her mother got married to play brighter John Hopkins who raised her as his own daughter.

Kaitlin Hopkins Father

Eugene Clair Persson (January 12, 1934 – June 6, 2008) was an American actor, theatrical, and film producer. He was best known for his work as the co-producer and co-creator of the original 1967 production of the Broadway musical comedy, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as the show’s 1999 Broadway revival, which won two Tony Awards.

Gene Persson died of a heart attack in Manhattan on June 6, 2008, at the age of 74. He was survived by his wife of 36 years, actress and artist Ruby Persson and two children actress; Lukas Persson, a filmmaker and writer; and Markus Persson, a musician.

Kaitlin Hopkins Step Dad John Hopkins

John Richard Hopkins, born on  27 January 1931  and died on 23 July 1998, was an English film, stage, and television writer. Hopkins was best recognized for the 1962 BBC popular police drama Z-Cars. He eventually wrote over ninety episodes of Z-Cars, one of which featured young actress Judi Dench in the role of a delinquent youngster.

This character inspired Hopkins to write what is probably his best-remembered work for the small screen, the four-part play sequence Talking to a Stranger (1966) directed by Christopher Morahan, with whom he had developed a rapport while working with him on Z-Cars.

Hopkins died at his home in Woodland Hills, California, United States, in July 1998, after an accident in which he slipped, hit his head and fell unconscious into his swimming pool, where he drowned.

Kaitlin Hopkins Mother

Shirley Knight Hopkins (July 5, 1936 – April 22, 2020)was an American actress who appeared in more than 50 feature films, television movies, television series, and Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in her career playing leading and character roles. She was a member of the Actors Studio.

Knight was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962). In the 1960s, she had leading roles in a number of Hollywood movies such as The Couch (1962), House of Women (1962), The Group (1966), The Counterfeit Killer (1968), and The Rain People (1969). She received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role in the British film Dutchman (1966).

Knight continued to work as she approached 80, reprising her role as Mom in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” in 2015 after appearing in the 2009 original. She died of natural causes on April 22, 2020, at her daughter’s home in San Marcos, Texas. She was 83.

Kaitlin Hopkins’s Mother’s Death, Shirley Knight’s Death cause

Shirley Knight was born on July 5, 1936, and died on  April 22, 2020. At the time of her death, she was age 83. According to her daughter who shared the sad news of her mother’s demise, she revealed that Shirley knight died from natural causes.

Shirley Knight, who was twice Oscar-nominated for the best-supporting actress, for “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” (1960) and “Sweet Bird of Youth” (1962), and won a Tony and three Emmys, died on Wednesday of natural causes in her daughter’s home in San Marcos, Texas. Her daughter, actress Kaitlin Hopkins, paid tribute to Knight in a long Facebook post.

Kaitlin Hopkins Sister

Sophie C. Hopkins is an American elementary school teacher who is famous for being the youngest daughter of the late actress Shirley  Knight with her husband British playwright John Hopkins. She was born and brought up in New York City along with her elder half-sister Kaitlin Hopkins. Her mother Shirley Knight was pregnant with her during the filming of The Rain People (1969).

Kaitlin Hopkins Husband

Kaitlin is married to John Price, a faculty member at Texas State, where he is the Head of Playwriting. However, details regarding their children are not disclosed.

Kaitlin Hopkins Net Worth

Kaitlin has an estimated net worth of $850,000 thousand dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. His primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Hopkins has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Kaitlin Hopkins Measurements and Facts

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

Kaitlin Hopkins Wiki

• Full Names: Kaitlin Persson Hopkins
• Popular As: Shirley Knight’s daughter
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Kaitlin Hopkins Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 57 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: 1 February 1964
• Place of Birth: New York City, New York, the U.S.
• Birthday: 1 February

Kaitlin Hopkins Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches.
• Weight: 62 kg
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available

Kaitlin Hopkins Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Gene Persson
• Mother: Shirley Knight
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Sophie C. Hopkins
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to John Price
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons (Not known) Daughter(s) (Not known)

Kaitlin Hopkins Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $850,000 thousand dollars as of 2021
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actress

Kaitlin Hopkins Career

Hopkins was brought in London by her mother and stepfather John Hopkins, returning to New York in the year 1976, at the age of 12. The following year she started her career in a summer stock production of The Children’s Hour starring her mother and Joanne Woodward

Hopkins first appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live, followed by a regular role on Another World. In the year 1993, she moved to Los Angeles, where she joined The Matrix Theatre Company. She spent weekends singing at The Pink in Santa Monica, and later performed at The Cinegrill, The Gardina, and At My Place. During this period, her television credits included Beverly Hills, 90210, Murder, She Wrote, The Practice, Diagnosis: Murder, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Spin City, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

In the year 1994, at the age of 30, Hopkins was cast in the rock opera I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky by Peter Sellars. She spent the following year traveling the world with the production, performing in Paris, Hamburg, Helsinki, and Montreal, as well as at the Edinburgh Festival, among other locales.

In the year 2002, Hopkins made her Broadway debut in Noises Off. She has also performed in the Lincoln Center benefit performance of Anything Goes with Patti LuPone as well as How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Hopkins has played in numerous live radio plays for LA Theater Works, such as the Proof with Anne Heche and The Heidi Chronicles with Martha Plimpton.

In the year 2009, Hopkins was named the new Head of Musical Theatre at Texas State University under the Department Chair, Dr. John Fleming.

Kaitlin Hopkins Movies

• Confessions of a Shopaholic
• The Nanny Diaries
• How to Kill Your Neighbor’s Dog

• Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
• Little Boy Blue
• As Good as It Gets

• Rescue Me
• Providence
• Star Trek: Voyager

• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• The Division
• Wings

Frequently Asked Questions About Kaitlin Hopkins

Who is Kaitlin Hopkins?

Kaitlin Persson Hopkins is a famous actress, the daughter of actress Shirley Knight and stage producer/director Gene Persson. She became the stepdaughter to John Hopkins following her mother’s remarriage which also resulted in the birth of her step-sister, Sophie Hopkins.

How old is Kaitlin Hopkins?

Kaitlin is an American national born on February 1, 1964, in New York City, New York, the U.S.

How tall is Kaitlin Hopkins?

Kaitlin stands at a height of 1.67 m.

Is Kaitlin Hopkins married?

Yes, Kaitlin is married to John Price. John is a faculty member at Texas State, where he is the Head of Playwriting.

How much Kaitlin Hopkins worth?

Kaitlin has an approximate net worth of $850,000 thousand dollars. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

What happened to Kaitlin Hopkins Mother?

Shirley Knight was born on July 5, 1936, and died on  April 22, 2020. At the time of her death, she was age 83. According to her daughter who shared the sad news of her mother’s demise, she revealed that Shirley knight died from natural causes.

Where does Kaitlin Hopkins live?

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

Is Kaitlin Hopkins dead or alive?

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

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