Billy Hopkins was born on 25 June 1958 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He is a casting director and actor, known for Mudbound (2017), Precious (2009) and JFK (1991).
Casting Director at Lincoln Center Theater (1985-1992). Cast original productions of The House Of Blue Leaves, Sarafina, Speen-the-Plow and Six Degrees of Separation.
Responsible for finding Gabourey Sidibe for the lead role in the
2009 Oscar-winning film Precious (2009), just weeks before shooting was to begin, at an open call audition held at New York's Lehman College.
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Frequently works with Oliver Stone and Lee Daniels.
