Howard Platt Biography

Fast Facts

• Has been able to perform well in both comedic and dramatic roles, and can employ a number of different accents and dialects, including those from various regions of the U․S․, Asia, and Europe
• Was one of the stars of the 1978 series "Flying High," which was cancelled while still in its first season
• Is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Officer 'Hoppy' Hopkins on "Sanford and Son․"
• In addition to his acting and production credits, he has also appeared in more than 100 stage productions, playing such notable characters as Abraham Lincoln and Santa Claus
• Among his website's listed special skills are singing, songwriting, and folk rhythm guitar playing