Howard Platt
Birth Name:
Howard Thomas Platt
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer
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
- Is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Officer 'Hoppy' Hopkins on "Sanford and Son․"
- Was one of the stars of the 1978 series "Flying High," which was cancelled while still in its first season
- Among his website's listed special skills are singing, songwriting, and folk rhythm guitar playing
- 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