Hedda Hopper

American gossip columnist and actress (1885–1966)
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Hedda Hopper
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Hedda Hopper was an American journalist, stage actor, film actor, television actor, radio personality, and film critic . She was born on May 2, 1885, in Hollidaysburg [1].

She married DeWolf Hopper in 1913, and they divorced in 1922 . Their son was William Hopper .

Hopper died on February 1, 1966, in Hollywood [1]. She was buried in Pennsylvania and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame .

Hedda Hopper

Summary

Hedda Hopper is a human[1]. Born in Hollidaysburg[2], she… she was born on May 2, 1885[3]. She died in Hollywood[4]. She died on February 1, 1966[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,067 views/month, #6,186 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hedda Hopper was born in Hollidaysburg[2].
  • Hedda Hopper passed away in Hollywood[4].
  • Hedda Hopper was born on May 2, 1885[3].
  • Hedda Hopper died on February 1, 1966[5].
  • Hedda Hopper is buried at Pennsylvania[12].
  • Hedda Hopper was married to DeWolf Hopper[13].
  • A child of Hedda Hopper was William Hopper[14].
  • Hedda Hopper held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Hedda Hopper worked as a journalist[6].
  • Hedda Hopper worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Hedda Hopper's professions included film actor[8].
  • Hedda Hopper's professions included television actor[9].
  • Hedda Hopper's professions included radio personality[10].
  • Hedda Hopper's professions included film critic[16].
  • Hedda Hopper's field of work was gossip[17].
  • Among Hedda Hopper's employers was Los Angeles Times[18].
  • Hedda Hopper received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Hedda Hopper is recorded as female[20].
  • Hedda Hopper's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hedda Hopper was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Hedda Hopper's Commons category is recorded as Hedda Hopper[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Hedda Hopper's family name is recorded as Hopper[25].
  • Hedda Hopper's family name is recorded as Furry[26].
  • Hedda Hopper's given name is recorded as Hedda[27].

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Origins and Family

Hedda Hopper's place of birth was Hollidaysburg[2]. She was born on May 2, 1885[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], radio personality[10], and film critic[16]. Hedda Hopper's field of work was gossip[17]. She was employed by Los Angeles Times[18].

Recognition

Hedda Hopper received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Hedda Hopper was married to DeWolf Hopper[13]. A child of her was William Hopper[14]. She was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Hedda Hopper died on February 1, 1966[5]. She passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24]. Burial took place at Pennsylvania[12].

Why It Matters

Hedda Hopper ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,067 views/month, #6,186 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hedda Hopper born?

Hedda Hopper was born in Hollidaysburg[2].

Where did Hedda Hopper die?

Hedda Hopper died in Hollywood[4].

Who was Hedda Hopper married to?

Hedda Hopper's spouses include DeWolf Hopper[13].

What did Hedda Hopper do for work?

Hedda Hopper worked as journalist[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10].

What awards did Hedda Hopper receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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