Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins was born on October 28, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Family Matters (1989), Half & Half (2002) and The Love Guru (2008). She was previously married to Donald B. Alen.




Bio:
Telma Hopkins was born on October 28, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Family Matters (1989), Half & Half (2002) and The Love Guru (2008). She was previously married to Donald B. Alen.


Tivia:
Before joining Tony Orlando & Dawn, she was a top background singer in the Detroit area, singing background vocals on records for such artists as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick, and The Four Tops.One-half of Dawn of the singing group Tony Orlando & Dawn.Telma Hopkins was originally cast as Bill Cosby's wife on his show "Cosby" (not to be confused with the earlier, more famous "Cosby Show"), but was replaced by Phylicia Rashad who had also played his wife on the "Cosby Show." ... [Details Intro]