Linda Hopkins
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
- 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․"
- In 1970, she made her Broadway debut in the musical "Purlie․"