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- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Russell Hopton was born on February 18, 1900 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Once in a Lifetime (1932), The Little Giant (1933) and Star of Midnight (1935). He died on April 7, 1945 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
- Often played fast-talking reporters, cops or other streetwise urban types, with the occasional cowboy role in the mix.
- Minor Hollywood second lead and later character player, with stage background. Often played fast-talking urbanites or characters with a sardonic streak. Signed in the 1940's as an RKO contract player. Committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills.
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