Bo Hopkins, actor best known for American Graffiti and The Wild Bunch – obituary
He was also James Garner’s lawyer in The Rockford Files and Krystle’s ex-lover in Dynasty
The Rockford Files (TV Series)
- The Return of the Black Shadow (1979) ... John Cooper
- With the French Heel Back, Can the Nehru Jacket Be Far Behind? (1979) ... John Cooper (voice, uncredited)
- Local Man Eaten by Newspaper (1978) ... John Cooper
- The Jersey Bounce (1978) ... John Cooper
Bo Hopkins, who lent his acting talent to films including "American Graffiti" and " The Wild Bunch" has died. He was 84.
A representative for Hopkins confirmed his death to USA TODAY, and said the actor died from a heart attack on May 28 with his wife, Sian Eleanor Green, by his side.
"It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away. Bo loved hearing from his fans from around the world and although he was unable to respond to every email over the last few years," a statement read on the actor's official website. "He appreciated hearing from each and every one of you."
"He loved his life in Hollywood, especially the many friends he made on his movies," his representative said in a statement. "He made friends that ran the gamut of each film and most of those friendships lasted a lifetime."
Hopkins' acting career spanned nearly six decades, starting his career with the Desilu Playhouse, according to his website. His first credits appeared on various TV series in the late '60s including "The Phyllis Diller Show," "Gunsmoke" , "Rockford Files" and "The Andy Griffith Show," according to IMDb.
