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Jermaine Hopkins
Born
Jermaine R. Hopkins

(1973-08-23) August 23, 1973 (age 51)
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.

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
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
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"
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