Alan Hopgood

Biography

Alan John Hopgood was a versatile Australian actor and writer born in Launceston, Tasmania, on September 29, 1934. He made his legitimate debut at age 12 in The Winslow Boy and later graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) and a Diploma of Education. A successful playwright and screenwriter, Hopgood wrote the screenplay for Alvin Purple and appeared in notable roles such as Lester in Road Games and Father in My Brilliant Career.