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The Wild Bunch (1969), his third film role, he played Crazy Lee, left behind by the gang with their hostages as they escape an ambush. His glee as he marches the terrified captives around at gunpoint singing We Shall Gather at the River highlighted the violent absurdity of the director Sam Peckinpah’s opening scene. In American Graffiti (1973), directed by George Lucas, he played the leader of a greaser gang, the Pharoahs, who frightens Richard Dreyfuss’s strait-laced Curt into pulling off a spectacular prank on the police.

Bo Hopkins, known for his roles in "American Graffiti," "The Wild Bunch," and "Midnight Express" died on Saturday. He was 84. A marquee on the actor’s self-titled website confirmed his death with the announcement: "It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away.

was unable to respond to every email over the last few years, he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.’Hopkins’ hugely acclaimed career spanned more than 50 years and saw him feature in more than 100 roles across film and television.Renowned for his ability to switch between playing villains and saints, his stand-out roles included a double-crossed bank robber in 1972’s The Getaway alongside the late Steve McQueen, as well as Clarence ‘Crazy’ Lee in director Sam Peckinpah’s blood-soaked western The Wild Bunch.He went on to play a weapons expert in Peckinpah’s 1975 film The Killer Elite.Hopkins’ more recent roles included his appearance in what would be his final film, Hillbilly Elegy, which was directed by Ron Howard, 68, and also starred Glenn Close, 75.'Book the hotel' - Jurgen Klopp makes promise to Liverpool fans after Real Madrid defeatLabour calls PM a 'tinpot despot' for tearing up ministerial rule bookYour daily horoscope for Sunday, May 29, 2022His TV credits include parts in The Rockford Files, Charlie’s Angels, The A-Team, and Dynasty.He is survived by his wife Sian Eleanor Green, 64, who he married in 1989, their son Matthew and daughter Jane Hopkins.Got a story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

HOLLYWOOD actor Bo Hopkins, best known for his roles in films like American Graffiti and Wild Bunch, has died at the age of 80. Hopkins' death at a California hospital on Saturday came several weeks after the actor suffered a heart attack.

Hollywood actor best known for films such as The Wild Bunch and Midnight Express , has died.The actor died after suffering a heart attack at 84, according to reports.Bo died at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, after suffering a heart attack on May 9.The news of his death was broken to a US news outlet, after they were informed by Bo's wife of 33 years, Sian.The star had an amazing career spanning seven decades and was best known for his role in American Graffiti, where he played the role of gang leader Joe Young.Prior to this, he appeared in The Wild Bunch in 1969, The Getaway in 1972 and The Killer Elite in 1975.Bo was scouted for these films by American film director Sam Peckinpah.His role as Joe Young in American Graffiti in 1973 solidified his place in Hollywood as an A-star screen villain.Speaking about the role in 2012, Bo said: "I go to car shows because American Graffiti is the national anthem of car shows."Graffiti got people out draggin’ and going up, and down streets cruisin’.

Hollywood actor Bo Hopkins has died at 80. The star passed away in hospital in Van Nuys, Los Angeles with his wife Sian confirming to The Hollywood Reporter he had had a heart attack on May 9.Bo had a career spanning seven decades and was best known for his role in American Graffiti, where he played the role of gang leader Joe.Prior to his appearance on the hit crime movie, he appeared on other blockbusters such as The Wild Bunch, Midnight Express, The Getaway and Posse.He also featured on the small screen, taking up roles on series such as Hawaii Five-O, Mod Squad, Dynasty, Charlie's Angels and Murder, She Wrote.His last performance came alongside Glenn Close and Amy Adams on 202's Hillbilly Elegy.Following the news of his death, fans and famous faces took to social media to share messages of condolence.Co-star Glenn's tribute read: "Just heard that the wonderful Bo Hopkins died peacefully, early this morning, with his devoted wife, Sian, holding his hand."It was a great privilege to work with Bo in HILLBILLY ELEGY.

Bo Hopkins has sadly passed away.

according to The Hollywood Reporter.The outlet reported that Hopkins died in Van Nuys, California at Valley Presbyterian Hospital.One of the actor’s earliest film roles was playing Clarence “Crazy” Lee in the 1969 Sam Peckinpah film “The Wild Bunch.”A few years later in 1973, he appeared in George Lucas’ breakout film “American Graffiti.”In that film, he played the supporting character role of Joe “Little Joe” Young, a gang leader.“Graffiti got people out draggin’ and going up, and down streets cruisin’,” the actor said of the classic car film, speaking to Shock Cinema magazine.“It got people into cars doing that kind of stuff again.”Decades later the actor was still appearing at classic car shows as a result of his role in American Graffiti, and the film’s popularity among car lovers.“If I told you how many times people have come up to … me at these shows and told us that we’ve changed their lives, you wouldn’t believe it,” he said in the Shock Cinema interview.This story originally appeared on The Sun and has been reproduced here with permission.

Carson Burton Bo Hopkins, the actor who has appeared in classics like “American Graffiti,” “The Wild Bunch,” “Midnight Express” and “The Getaway,” died Friday. He was 80 years old.Hopkins’ death was confirmed on the actor’s official website.“It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away,” reads a statement on the website. “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, he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.”The actor was born William Hopkins in Greenville, S.C.

Bo Hopkins, who appeared in such memorable films as The Wild Bunch (1969), The Getaway (1972), American Graffiti (1973), The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (1973), Posse (1975), and Midnight Express (1978), has died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys. He was 80 and had a heart attack.

The trailer for Ron Howard‘s new film Hillbilly Elegy has just debuted!

Ron Howard teams with Amy Adams for “Hillbilly Elegy,” a Netflix drama about a Yale law student (Gabriel Basso) who drawn back to his hometown and grapples with family history, Appalachian values, and the American dream. The first trailer for the film has arrived.