Hopwood DePree – The American Actor Who Gave Up Hollywood for a £13 Million Restoration of His Family’s Ancestral Home, Hopwood Hall
Summary of Hopwood DePree Key Life Event Details Name Hopwood DePree Born February 1970, United States Famous for Actor, Filmmaker, Heritage Conservationist Hopwood Hall Project Restoration of 600-year-old Hopwood Hall in Middleton, England Restoration Investment £500,000+ invested in restoration Memoir Downton Shabby: One American's Ultimate DIY Adventure Net Worth Not publicly disclosed Key Takeaways Hopwood DePree's Family Legacy and Connection to Hopwood Hall DePree's ties to Hopwood Hall go far beyond the restoration project. His family lineage dates back to the Hopwood family, who were prominent figures in the area for generations. His maternal grandfather, Herbert Hopwood Black, was connected to the Hopwood family through his roots in Hopwood, Pennsylvania. DePree’s familial connection to the hall is a source of pride, and he has often spoken about how learning about his ancestors inspired him to take on the restoration project.
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