About Bruce Hopkins
Born 1955. Bruce Hopkins is a New Zealand film actor, television actor and dancer.
Raymond Bruce Hopkins (born 25 November 1955) is a New Zealand actor, most famous for his portrayal of Gamling in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy by Peter Jackson and for playing the voice of evil alien Choobo on Power Rangers Ninja Storm. He also founded ActionActors, an actor-specific temporary employment agency, with Bruce Hurst.
Hopkins was born in Invercargill, the son of Colleen Marguerite and Bill Hopkins, a crayfisherman. He was a crayfisherman and a PE teacher before dedicating himself to the performing arts. He has worked as a professional dancer, theater company actor, television and film actor, voice actor, and radio host.
Filmography
Film
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bruce Hopkins?
New Zealand actor
When was Bruce Hopkins born?
Bruce Hopkins was born on 25 November 1955 in New Zealand.
What is Bruce Hopkins's occupation?
Bruce Hopkins is a film actor, television actor and dancer.
What nationality is Bruce Hopkins?
Bruce Hopkins is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruce Hopkins (actor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruce Hopkins. https://biography.guide/bruce-hopkins/
MLA: "Bruce Hopkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruce-hopkins/.
Chicago: "Bruce Hopkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruce-hopkins/.
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