Stephen Hopkins
Director
Stephen Hopkins is a Jamaican-born film director and producer. He is best-known for his continuation of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise with A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child and the Predator franchise with Predator 2. His highest grossing film however was the 1998 film adaption of the TV series Lost in Space. He was born in Jamaica and was raised in Australia and England. He was educated at Sutton Valence School. In 2004, Hopkins directed the controversial biopic The Life and Death of Peter Sellers which raised the ire of the actor's son Michael Sellers. Hopkins was a co-executive producer for the first season of the Fox action drama 24, and also directed half of the season's episodes, including the first and last episodes.
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Who is Stephen Hopkins?+
Stephen Hopkins is a Jamaican-born film and television director and producer recognized for helming major Hollywood franchise entries and television dramas.
What is Stephen Hopkins known for?+
He is best known for directing action and horror blockbusters such as Predator 2, Lost in Space, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.
Did Stephen Hopkins direct television work?+
Yes, he served as a co-executive producer and directed multiple episodes, including the pilot and finale, for the first season of the acclaimed series 24.
Has Stephen Hopkins won major awards?+
He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special for the biographical film The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.
