Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper (1936-2010) was an American film director, actor, photographer, screenwriter, writer, and artist. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, and held U.S. citizenship. Hopper first began his career in 1954, with his latest release in 2010.

He was educated at the Actors Studio, Kansas City Art Institute, Helix High School, and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Hopper primarily worked in genres such as drama, adventure, fantasy, thriller, and romance.

Dennis Hopper's notable works include "Rebel Without an Ideal," "Giant," "Night Tide," "The Sons of Katie Elder," "The Indian Runner," and "Blue Velvet". He also authored "Easy Rider" and "The Last Movie", and directed films such as "Rebel Without a Cause," "Out of the Blue," "Colors!", and "Catchfire".

Hopper received awards from various organizations such as the Academy Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, National Society of Film Critics Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, Cannes Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival.

Dennis Hopper was married to Victoria Duffy and had two children, Henry J. Hopper and Ruthanna Hopper. He passed away in Venice, Los Angeles in 2010.