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Dennis Hopper: Biography

Dennis Hopper

Birth Name: Dennis Lee Hopper
Birth Place: Dodge City, KS
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/17/1936, Taurus
Date of Death: 05/29/2010
Profession: Actor; director; screenwriter; visual artist

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Dennis Hopper Fast Facts:

During the making of 1958's From Hell to Texas, he fought with director Henry Hathaway, an incident that Hopper claimed got him banned from major studio productions for several years.
Moved to New York City to work in TV, and worked part-time as a photographer.
Walked off the set after the first day of filming The Truman Show. The role was later filled by Ed Harris.
Garnered acclaim for his paintings and photographs.
Appeared in more than 140 TV series.
Passed away on May 29, 2010, after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.

Dennis Hopper Relationships:
Brooke Hayward - Ex-wife
Daria Halprin - Ex-wife
Galen Grier Hopper - Daughter
Henry Lee Hopper - Son
Jay Hopper - Father
Katherine La Nasa - Ex-wife
Marin Hopper - Daughter
Marjorie Hopper - Mother
Michelle Phillips - Ex-wife
Ruthanna Hopper - Daughter
Victoria Duffy - Wife (separated)
Dennis Hopper Awards:
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1986 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1969 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
College:
Attended Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA; attended Actors Studio, New York, NY

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