Mesothelioma Claims the Life of Australian Actor Harold Hopkins
Harold Hopkins was an Australian film and television star beloved by many in his home country. Hopkins was best known for his roles in several classic movies including “Galliopli”, “Don’s Party”, and “The Club”. He was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for his supporting role in the latter. Throughout his lifetime, Hopkins appeared in 16 movies and over 160 television episodes. Before Hopkins found his love for the craft of acting, his craft was carpentry. He began working in Queensland as an apprentice carpenter after high school and continued through most of the 1960s.