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Dennis Hopper Biography

Birth Name:
Dennis Lee Hopper
Birth Place:
Dodge City, Kansas, United States
Profession
Actor, director, screenwriter, visual artist

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

Awards

  • 1991Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
  • 1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1987Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 1986Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1985Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1985Montréal World Film Festival-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1985National Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1970Writers Guild Awards-Original Drama: nominated
  • 1969Oscar-Best Writing (Story and Screenplay--based on material not previously published or produced): nominated
  • 1969Cannes Film Festival-Best First Film: winner
  • 1969Directors Guild of America Awards-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film: nominated

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