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Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was an American actor, director photographer and artist. Born in Kansas, he studied acting during childhood and went on to start his career with minor roles in films. His first major break in his career was ‘Easy Rider’ in which he was also the director and co-writer. His performances have earned him several awards at prominent platforms like the Cannes Film Festival and National Society of Film Critics Awards. Apart from feature films, he was also active in television, documentaries and voice acting. Alongside acting, Dennis Hopper was also passionate about photography, poems and painting, which he began working on in the 1960s. His works have been displayed in several prestigious galleries and museum around the world including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne. At the age of 74, he lost his battle to cancer and died at his home in California. His biography was released posthumously by HarperCollins titled ‘Hopper: A Journey into the American Dream’.

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Born

May 17, 1936

Birth Place

Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Sun Sign

Taurus

Famous As

Actor

Died At Age

Place Of Death

Venice, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Height

5'9" (175 cm)

Education

Helix High School

Awards

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Spouse(s)

Brooke Hayward (m. 1961; div. 1969) Michelle Phillips

Children

Henry Hopper

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Dennis Hopper and Brooke Hayward’s marriage and art reflected 1960s LA

Shortly after their marriage, actor Dennis Hopper and Hollywood royal Brooke Hayward moved to LA in 1961. After a Bel Air fire destroyed their first home, the couple moved to 1712 North Crescent Heights Boulevard, where they began acquiring and displaying art from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, and Ed Ruscha.

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