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# Miriam Hopkins

(1902–1972)   Film Actor   United States

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Miriam Hopkins was a film actor from the United States, best known for *Laura*.

## Quick Facts About Miriam Hopkins

Born October 18, 1902

Died October 9, 1972

Nationality United States

Profession Film Actor

Notable works Laura

Spouse Anatole Litvak

## About Miriam Hopkins

Ellen Miriam Hopkins was an American actress known for her versatility. She signed with Paramount Pictures in 1930.

## Awards & Honors

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

##  Quotes by Miriam Hopkins

> [You know, my dear, I insured my voice for fifty thousand dollars.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miriam-hopkins/you-know-my-dear-i-insured-my-voice-for-fifty-thousand-dollars/)

[Miriam Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-hopkins/)

[Dear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dear/)

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> [How can a motion picture reflect real life when it is made by people who are living artificial lives?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miriam-hopkins/how-can-a-motion-picture-reflect-real-life-when-it-is-made-by-people/)

[Miriam Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-hopkins/)

[Artificial](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/artificial/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a8/miriam-hopkins-68113_artificial_how-can-a-motion-picture-reflect-real-li_975970.jpg)

> [That's wonderful. And what did you do with the money?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miriam-hopkins/that-s-wonderful-and-what-did-you-do-with-the-money/)

[Miriam Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-hopkins/)

[Did](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/did/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14c/miriam-hopkins-68113_did_that-s-wonderful-and-what-did-you-do-wit_1746152.jpg)

> [When I can't sleep, I don't count sheep. I count lovers. And by the time I reach 38 or 39, I'm asleep.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miriam-hopkins/when-i-can-t-sleep-i-don-t-count-sheep-i-count-lovers-and-by-the-time/)

[Miriam Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-hopkins/)

[Asleep](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/asleep/)

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