Bruce Hopkins: (about taking part in "
Bruce Hopkins: I will never not acknowledge the fans. Last year, I have no idea how I would have survived financially if I hadn't been able to go to conventions and be paid to sign my autograph.
Bruce Hopkins: My main desire, as an actor, is that I would love to work with
As well as voicing the character of Choobo on
Bruce was thrilled when he was called and told that they were making a Gamling action figure, since it meant that his character was considered important enough to warrant it. Since then, however, Bruce has not received royalties from any LOTR merchandise, and is part of a suit brought by 15 Kiwi actors against New Line.
Bruce does a comedy radio show once a week with Alan Reid called Les and Des. They also take their act on the road, performing live as corporate or conference entertainment.
In 2003, Bruce was awarded "Best Actor" at the Paris Film Festival for the film Henchman.
Bruce's favorite role was Gamling for
Bruce loves the water. He surfs, and plays water polo. He also was a lifeguard.
Bruce is represented professionally by the firm Johnson & Laird and Rachel Gardner Management.