with thanks to John for the photo
JOHN HOPKINS
Detective Sergeant Dan Scott
with thanks to John for the photo
PHOTO - COPYRIGHT JOAN STREET
John Hopkins joined the cast of Midsomer Murders in the second episode of series 7, shown early in 2004. He remained with Midsomer until the end of Series 8 playing the part of Barnaby's new Detective Sergeant, Dan Scott, a cheeky Londoner. Due to his good looks, he was also cited as a ladies' man in the new series.
As a newcomer he was nicknamed 'Hoppers' on the set to avoid confusing him with John Nettles. Despite his youth and looks he also struck up an instant friendship with the star.
As a graduate from RADA in 2000 and latterly a member of 'The Royal Shakespeare Company' this was John's first real TV job. You can read some more about John by clicking here.
John went to Manshead Upper School in Dunstable where he was regularly involved in school productions. After university he attended RADA and before Midsomer Murders he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Read John's thoughts here about his role during some of his time in the series.
Despite being with Midsomer only a short time John has remained friendly with some of the cast including John Nettles and Daniel Casey.
John in 'Midsomer Murders'
Copyright Bentley Productions
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Harcourt |
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2007 |
John of York |
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2006 |
The Tempest, Royal Shakespeare Company |
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2006 |
Octavius |
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2005 |
The Landlord - Rex Randall |
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2004 |
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2004 -2005 |
Midsomer Murders |
Sgt. Scott |
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2004 |
Morgan |
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2002 |
The Pool - European Thriller |
Frank |
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Nicholas Nickleby - ITV |
Lord Pike |
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October 2001 |
King John - The Royal Shakespeare Company |
Dauphin |
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Julius Caesar - The Royal Shakespeare Company |
Octavius |
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2000 |
Love in a Cold Climate - BBC |
Robert Parker |
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2000 |
This is not a room - Film |
Jonny |
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John in 'This is Not a Room'
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You can write to John c/o his agent at the following address:
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Oxford House,
76 Oxford Street
London, W1D 1BS
JANUARY 2008