Shirley Knight’s Daughter Kaitlin Hopkins Bio/Wiki, Age, Mother’s Death, Husband, Kids and Net Worth

Who is Shirley Knight’s Daughter? | Kaitlin Hopkins Biography and Wiki

Kaitlin Persson Hopkins is an American actress, the daughter of actress Shirley Knight and stage producer/director Gene Persson. She became the stepdaughter to John Hopkins following her mother’s remarriage which also resulted in the birth of her step-sister, Sophie Hopkins.

Kaitlin Hopkins’s Mother’s Death | Shirley Knight’s Death cause

Shirley Knight was born on July 5, 1936, and died on  April 22, 2020. At the time of her death, she was age 83. According to her daughter who shared the sad news of her mother’s demise, she revealed that Shirley knight died from natural causes.

Shirley Knight, who was twice Oscar-nominated for the best-supporting actress, for “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” (1960) and “Sweet Bird of Youth” (1962), and won a Tony and three Emmys, died on Wednesday of natural causes in her daughter’s home in San Marcos, Texas? Her daughter, actress Kaitlin Hopkins, paid tribute to Knight in a long Facebook post.

Kaitlin Hopkins Age and Birthday

Kaitlin is 56 years as of 2020. She was born on February 1, 1964, in New York City, New York, U.S. she celebrates her birthday on February 1st every year.

Kaitlin Hopkins  Height and Weight

Kaitlin Hopkins appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Kaitlin Hopkins Parents

Kaitlin is the daughter of Shirley Knight from her first marriage to actor and producer Gene Persson. her parents were married from 1959 until their divorce in 1969. After their divorce, her mother got married to play brighter John Hopkins who raised her as his own daughter.

Kaitlin Hopkins Father

Eugene Clair Persson (January 12, 1934 – June 6, 2008) was an American actor, theatrical, and film producer. He was best known for his work as the co-producer and co-creator of the original 1967 production of the Broadway musical comedy, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as the show’s 1999 Broadway revival, which won two Tony Awards.

Gene Persson died of a heart attack in Manhattan on June 6, 2008, at the age of 74. He was survived by his wife of 36 years, actress and artist Ruby Persson and two children actress; Lukas Persson, a filmmaker and writer; and Markus Persson, a musician.

Kaitlin Hopkins Mother | Shirley knight

Shirley Knight Hopkins (July 5, 1936 – April 22, 2020)was an American actress who appeared in more than 50 feature films, television movies, television series, and Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in her career playing leading and character roles. She was a member of the Actors Studio.

Knight was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962). In the 1960s, she had leading roles in a number of Hollywood movies such as The Couch (1962), House of Women (1962), The Group (1966), The Counterfeit Killer (1968), and The Rain People (1969). She received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role in the British film Dutchman (1966).

Knight continued to work as she approached 80, reprising her role as Mom in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” in 2015 after appearing in the 2009 original. She died of natural causes on April 22, 2020, at her daughter’s home in San Marcos, Texas. She was 83.

Kaitlin Hopkins Step Dad | John Hopkins

John Richard Hopkins, born on  27 January 1931  and died on 23 July 1998, was an English film, stage, and television writer. Hopkins was best recognized for the 1962 BBC popular police drama Z-Cars. He eventually wrote over ninety episodes of Z-Cars, one of which featured young actress Judi Dench in the role of a delinquent youngster.

This character inspired Hopkins to write what is probably his best-remembered work for the small screen, the four-part play sequence Talking to a Stranger (1966) directed by Christopher Morahan, with whom he had developed a rapport while working with him on Z-Cars.

Hopkins died at his home in Woodland Hills, California, United States, in July 1998, after an accident in which he slipped, hit his head and fell unconscious into his swimming pool, where he drowned.

Kaitlin Hopkins Sister | Sophie Hopkins

Sophie C. Hopkins is a 51-year-old American elementary school teacher who is famous for being the youngest daughter of the late actress Shirley  Knight with her husband British playwright John Hopkins. She was born and brought up in New York City along with her elder half-sister Kaitlin Hopkins. Her mother Shirley Knight was pregnant with her during the filming of The Rain People (1969).

Kaitlin Hopkins Husband | Married

She is married to John Price, a faculty member at Texas State, where he is the Head of Playwriting. However, details regarding their children are not disclosed.

Kaitlin Hopkins Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Kaitlin Hopkins

  • Full Name: Kaitlin Hopkins
  • Age/ How Old?: 56 years (2019)
  • Date of Birth:  February 1st, 1964,
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York,
  • Education‎: Graduate
  • Birthday: February 1st
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: John Hopkins
  • Mother’s Name: Shirley Knight
  • Siblings: One-half sister, Sophie Hopkins
  • Married?: Married to John Price
  • Children/ Kids: To Be Updated
  • Height/ How tall?: To Be Updated
  • Weight: To Be Updated
  • Profession: Actress
  • Known For: Being the daughter of Shirley Knight
  • Net worth:$1-$5 million

Kaitlin Hopkins Movies

• Confessions of a Shopaholic
• The Nanny Diaries
• How to Kill Your Neighbor’s Dog

• Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
• Little Boy Blue
• As Good as It Gets

• Rescue Me
• Providence
• Star Trek: Voyager

• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• The Division
• Wings

Kaitlin Hopkins Net worth

Hopkins has been in the education industry for quite a long time. she has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of her wealth coming from her professional teaching career. Despite her obvious riches, she prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

However, the specifics about her assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish her actual net worth. Her salary is also undisclosed. On the other hand, her late mother Shirley has left behind a rich legacy and net worth estimated to be about $1-10 Million.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kaitlin Hopkins

Who is Kaitlin Hopkins?

Kaitlin Persson Hopkins is an American actress, the daughter of actress Shirley Knight and stage producer/director Gene Persson. She became the stepdaughter to John Hopkins following her mother’s remarriage which also resulted in the birth of her step-sister, Sophie Hopkins.

How old is Kaitlin Hopkins?

Kaitlin is 56 years as of 2020. She was born on February 1, 1964, in New York City, New York, U.S. she celebrates her birthday on February 1st every year.

How tall is Kaitlin Hopkins?

She has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Kaitlin Hopkins married?

She is happily married to John Price

How much Kaitlin Hopkins worth?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

What happened to Kaitlin Hopkins Mother?

Shirley Knight was born on July 5, 1936, and died on  April 22, 2020. At the time of her death, she was age 83. According to her daughter who shared the sad news of her mother’s demise, she revealed that Shirley knight died from natural causes.

Where does Kaitlin Hopkins live?

Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Kaitlin Hopkins dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

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