Telma Hopkins is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Bessie Higgins on the ABC sitcom Bosom Buddies (1980–1982) and as Angela Robinson on the NBC sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998).
Hopkins was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Sadie Virginia (née Douglas), a maid, and Kenneth Edward Hopkins, a factory worker. She was raised in a housing project in Detroit, Michigan. She is a graduate of Cass Technical High School.
Telma Hopkins began her career as a member of the pop group The Honey Cone. The group had hits with “Want Ads“ and “Stick Up“, both of which reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1980, Hopkins starred in the ABC sitcom Bosom Buddies, which aired for two seasons.
The show starred Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari as two single men who dress as women in order to live in an all–female hotel.
In 1989, Hopkins began appearing as Angela Robinson, the mother of Laura Winslow (played by Kellie Shanygne Williams), on the NBC sitcom Family Matters. She appeared in 170 episodes of the show over nine seasons.
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Relationship Status
Telma Hopkins is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Rachel Crawford on the ABC sitcom “Family Matters“ and Tonya Rock on the CBS sitcom “The Hogan Family“.
She has been married to actor Richard Lawson since April 16, 1988. They have two daughters together: Hope and Justice.
Net Worth
As of 2020, Telma Hopkins‘ net worth is $4 million.
Previous Project
Telma Hopkins is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is best known for her work as a member of the pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn, and as a solo artist.
Hopkins began her career as a member of the R&B group New Edition. She later joined Tony Orlando and Dawn, with whom she achieved success in the 1970s. Hopkins also had a successful solo career, with her biggest hit being “Don‘t Pull Your Love“ in 1984.
In addition to her work as a musician, Hopkins has also appeared in several television shows and movies. She had a recurring role on the sitcom Gimme a Break! from 1986 to 1987, and has also appeared in the films The Jazz Singer (1980), White Nights (1985), and For Love or Money (1993).
