Alan Hopgood was born on September 29, 1934 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. He was an actor and writer, known for Knowing (2009), The Blue Lagoon (1980) and Neighbours (1985). He was married to Gay Hopgood. He died on March 19, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
He was awarded the A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the performing arts as an actor, playwright and producer, and to the community through raising awareness of mens health issues.