Stephen Hopkins is one of the few directors of our time who manage to shoot films that combine several genres at once. Their storyline is action, drama and thriller at the same time.
The Russian audience is familiar with the work of director Stephen Hopkins from the films Predator-2, episodes 3 and 4 of the series Tales from the Crypt, Lost in Space and others. But we know very little about the biography, career and personal life of this unique director.
Biography of director Stephen Hopkins
The future director and producer was born in a small town in Jamaica on January 1, 1958. Since childhood, the boy was passionate about drawing, cinema, did not miss a single session at the local cinema. One of the most striking features of his character was the desire for independence, and at the age of 15 he left home, began to earn his own living.
Stephen Hopkins began his career in the field of design and advertising - he was engaged in storyboarding music videos for songs and commercials. This brought in a small income, which made it possible to find time for self-realization. In addition to his main work, the young man tried himself in directing - he shot short films on an amateur camera. He was noticed, and already at the age of 17 the guy took part in the filming of the most popular program at that time, "Good Morning America." This was a real breakthrough for a novice director, but Stephen Hopkins was able to present his own films to the public only after 12 long years.
Stephen Hopkins filmography
The director's debut work was the film "Dangerous Game". The picture was released in 1987. Stephen Hopkins collaborated with David Lewis on the film. At that time, such a movie had not yet been filmed - it was a thriller, a "horror" with elements of drama. The work was highly appreciated by both critics and viewers. The world premiere took place a year later, in May 1988.
At the moment, the filmography of director Stephen Hopkins includes more than 20 works. Films such as
- 5th episode of "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
- "Doomsday night"
- "Under suspicion",
- "24 hours" and "24 hours. Heritage",
- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
- 1-3 episodes of "Shameless",
- "Californication",
- 1st episode of "Unusual Detective",
- "Harvest" and others.
Stephen Hopkins' films are consistently box office jobs. The fact that controversies arise around them only adds to their popularity, makes them in demand. Many of them have been nominated or awarded at international film festivals.
The personal life of director Stephen Hopkins
Very little is known about the personal life of director Stephen Hopkins. He spent his childhood in Australia and England, he graduated from a simple school, he has no higher education. Whether he is married, whether he has children, who are his parents - Stephen skillfully hides all this.
Interestingly, there is no speculation around such mystery. Hopkins does not give the press a reason to think out his biography, "paint" his personal life with negative colors, and this is also a talent, and a unique one.
