Hedda HopperHedda Hopper (May 2, 1885 - February 1, 1966) was an American actress and newspaper gossip columnist. Hedda Hopper was born Elda Furry in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She was active on the stage before her marriage in 1913 to matinee idol DeWolf Hopper, whom she divorced in 1921. She made her screen debut in 1916 with Battle of Hearts and appeared in supporting roles in dozens of films through the early 1930s, usually portraying society women. In 1937 she started a career as a gossip columnist, and in 1939 The Hedda Hopper Show debuted with Hopper as host, running until 1951. She remained active as a writer until her death, producing six daily columns and a Sunday column for the Chicago Tribune syndicate, as well as writing for celebrity magazines like Photoplay. She also had several acting roles during the latter part of her career, and made a cameo appearance in the 1950s television show I Love Lucy. She also briefly appeared as herself in the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard. She died in and was interred in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This page about Hedda Hopper includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Hedda Hopper News stories about Hedda Hopper External links for Hedda Hopper Videos for Hedda Hopper Wikis about Hedda Hopper Discussion Groups about Hedda Hopper Blogs about Hedda Hopper Images of Hedda Hopper |
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She died in and was interred in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She later had a relationship with Warren Beatty, with whom she also appeared on screen. She also briefly appeared as herself in the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard. She became romantically involved with Allen and has played eccentric, neurotic characters in several of his comic films, but has also won acclaim in serious roles. She also had several acting roles during the latter part of her career, and made a cameo appearance in the 1950s television show I Love Lucy. Her film break came when she appeared in the stage version of Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam. She remained active as a writer until her death, producing six daily columns and a Sunday column for the Chicago Tribune syndicate, as well as writing for celebrity magazines like Photoplay. In 1967 she had a minor role in the original cast of Hair on Broadway; here is her biography from that show's souvenir program:. In 1937 she started a career as a gossip columnist, and in 1939 The Hedda Hopper Show debuted with Hopper as host, running until 1951. She was born Diane Hall in Santa Ana, California. She made her screen debut in 1916 with Battle of Hearts and appeared in supporting roles in dozens of films through the early 1930s, usually portraying society women. Diane Keaton (born January 5, 1946) is an American actress, producer and director. She was active on the stage before her marriage in 1913 to matinee idol DeWolf Hopper, whom she divorced in 1921. Falling in love again with Diane Keaton (http://www.venicemag.com/jan04/dianekeaton.html) - An article in Venice Magazine. Hedda Hopper was born Elda Furry in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. IMDB entry (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000473/). Hedda Hopper (May 2, 1885 - February 1, 1966) was an American actress and newspaper gossip columnist. Erica Barry, Something's Gotta Give, 2003, Academy Award nomination. Bessie, Marvin's Room, 1997, Academy Award nomination. Louise Bryant, Reds, 1981, Academy Award nomination. Annie Hall, Annie Hall, 1977, Academy Award. Goodbar, 1977. Theresa Dunn, Looking for Mr. Kay-Adams Corleone, The Godfather, 1972. |