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Dennis Hopper: Biography

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  • Birth Place: Dodge City, KS
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/17/1936, Taurus
  • 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. Hopper later claimed the incident prompted him to be banned from major studio productions for several years.
  • Moved to New York City to work in TV and supplemented his income as a photographer.
  • Walked off the set after the first day of filming for The Truman Show (1998). His role was later filled by Ed Harris.
  • Is a celebrated painter and photographer.
  • Has appeared in more than 140 TV series.
  • 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
  • Dennis Hopper Awards:
  • 1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - 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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Dennis Hopper courtesy Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com
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Dennis Hopper, Jimmy Kimmel courtesy Jesse Grant/WireImage.com/ABC
Dennis Hopper, Gina Gershon courtesy John Sciulli/WireImage.com
Dennis Hopper courtesy John Sciulli/WireImage.com
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