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Early life and education

Hopkins was born in

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, and attended Swampscott High School. He graduated from the

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with a degree in mathematics. Known at the time as Bob Hopkins, he was voted the top

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in the conference in the 1970 season.

Career

Hopkins has appeared in more than 25 movies and TV shows as an actor. He founded Super Chief Films in 1978 and has since produced, written, and directed 8 documentaries and movies. Additionally, he has written 27 screenplays.

National Hobo Association

Hopkins was founding director of the

, an organization devoted to the

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lifestyle. He authored the group's 1988 ''Hobo Travel Guide'' and was the first editor of the ''Hobo Times''. Hopkins first rode the rails from Boston to California to seek his fortune as an actor; he later did so recreationally with his wife, Karna. Former NHA members include Pulitzer Prize winning author, James A. Michener; country music legends,

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and

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; notorious attorney,

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, British rockers,

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; actors,

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Selected filmography

* '' The American Hobo'' (2003) * '' Rail Kings'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' The American Hobo'' (1996) * '' Skin Deep'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1984/85) * '' T.J. Hooker'' (1984) * ''

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'' (1984) * ''

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'' (1984) * '' Scarecrow and Mrs. King'' (1984) * ''

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'' (1981) * '' General Hospital'' (1981-82) * ''

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'' (1980) * ''

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'' (1980) * '' The Great American Hobo'' (1979)

References

External links

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Biography at Super Chief Films
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