William Hopper was a prominent American actor best known for his iconic role as Paul Drake, the loyal private investigator in the classic television series Perry Mason (1957–1966). Born into a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry — his mother, Hedda Hopper, was a legendary Hollywood columnist, and his father, DeWolf Hopper Jr., was an actor — Hopper developed a strong connection to the world of film and television from an early age. Though he appeared in several films during the 19

William Hopper: The Actor Who Played Paul Drake on ‘Perry Mason’ Served in the Navy in WWII | War History Online

Remembering William Hopper, who passed away on this day in 1970. Hopper is best known for his role as Paul Drake on #PerryMason as well as being the son of famous gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. Watch him on #PerryMason every night at 8p ET on FETV! 🕵️‍♂️ | FETV