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Linda Hopkins Biography
Birth Name:Melinda Helen Matthews
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- Received a Tony Award in 1972 for her performance in "Inner City․"
- Was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience in 1976
- Got her big break when she was discovered by singer Mahalia Jackson
- In 1970, she made her Broadway debut in the musical "Purlie․"
- Received her stage name from fellow singer Little Esther Phillips
- Trained in acting at Stella Adler's Drama School in New York City
- Was featured in the 1989 Broadway musical "Black and Blue․"