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Jermaine Hopkins
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Jermaine R. Hopkins
August 23, 1973 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Other names | Huggy |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Thomas Sams – Lean on Me Steel – Juice Benny King – Phat Beach |
| Spouse(s) | Renee Williams |
| Children | 3 |
Jermaine R. “Huggy” Hopkins (born August 23, 1973) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in several movies and TV shows. Some of his most famous parts include Thomas Sams in the 1989 film Lean on Me, Eric "Steel" Thurman in the 1992 movie Juice, and Dupree on The Wayans Bros. TV show.
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Acting Career Highlights
Jermaine Hopkins was born in Newark, New Jersey. He started acting when he was a teenager. When he was 15, his mother took him to an audition in New York. This led to his first big role in the movie Lean on Me. In this film, he acted alongside the famous actor Morgan Freeman.
Early Film Roles
After Lean on Me, Jermaine starred in another important movie called Juice. This film was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. In Juice, he worked with actors like Khalil Kain, Omar Epps, and Tupac Shakur. He played the character named Steel.
Television and Later Films
Jermaine also appeared in the HBO movie Strapped. This was the first movie directed by Forest Whitaker. Over the next few years, Jermaine acted in episodes of TV shows like Murder One and Moesha. He also had a recurring role as Dupree on The Wayans Bros. TV series for several seasons. He later appeared in the movie Phat Beach as Benny King.
Film and Television Appearances
Jermaine Hopkins has been in many films and TV shows throughout his career.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1989 | Lean on Me | Thomas "Sams" Sams |
| 1992 | Juice | Eric "Steel" Thurman |
| 1993 | Strapped | Lay Lay |
| 1996 | Bullet | Pudgy |
| Phat Beach | Benny King | |
| 1997 | Riot | Young Black Man |
| 2007 | I Wish I Had a House Like This | Drama |
| 2008 | Cash Rules | Himself |
| 2012 | Zoo | The Bearded Clam |
| 2020 | Equal Standard | Jermaine |
| 2021 | Asbury Park | Officer Gaston |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Role |
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| 1991-92 | The Royal Family | Buddy | Recurring cast |
| 1995 | Murder One | Gangsta #2 | Episode: "Chapter Seven" |
| The Parent 'Hood | No Good | Episode: "Not with My Daughter" | |
| 1996 | Moesha | The Kid | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 1996-98 | The Wayans Bros. | Dupree | Recurring cast: season 3-5 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Store Clerk | Episode: "Rooftop" |
