Telma Hopkins is a well-known actress and singer, born on October 28, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She gained fame as a member of the pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn. Her successful career allowed her to build a net worth estimated at $3 million.
Growing up in Highland Park, Michigan, Telma started her career as a background singer in Detroit, where she collaborated with various famous musicians. After joining Tony Orlando in 1971, their group Dawn released 16 top-40 singles, three of which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Telma transitioned into acting in the late 1970s, making her debut in the series “Roots: The Next Generations” and “A New Kind of Family”. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she appeared in several TV series and movies, including “Bosom Buddies”, “Gimme a Break!”, “Half & Half”, and “The Love Guru”. Most recently, she has appeared in “Mysterious Ways” and “Welcome to the Family” in 2015.
Aside from her professional engagements, Telma has been involved in charitable activities such as volunteering for organizations like Caring For Babies with AIDS, the PTA, and Act on Arthritis.
In terms of personal life, Telma was previously married to Donald B. Alen and has a son with him. Telma Hopkins’ work has earned her multiple award nominations, and she has won the BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Half & Half” in 2005.
