Dennis Hopper
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Dennis Hopper was a United States[1] television actor, film actor, film director, actor, photographer, and screenwriter[2][3][4][5][6][7]. He was born on May 17, 1936, in Dodge City[2][8][4][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] to parents Jay Millard Hopper and Marjorie Mae Hopper. He died on May 29, 2010, in Venice[24][8][23][25][26][9][10][11][12][14][16][17][18][21][22][2] from prostate cancer and was buried at Jesus Nazareno Cemetery[11].
Throughout his life, he was married to Brooke Hayward from 1961 to 1969, Michelle Phillips in 1970, Daria Halprin from 1972 to 1976, and Katherine LaNasa from 1989 to 1992. He had three children: Henry Hopper, Ruthanna Hopper, and Marin Hopper[27].
His accolades include the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, the Donostia Award, the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain, the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[28][29].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jesus Nazareno Cemetery[11]
- Father: Jay Millard Hopper[12]
- Mother: Marjorie Mae Hopper[13]
- Spouse: Brooke Hayward[14], Michelle Phillips[15], Daria Halprin[16], Katherine LaNasa[17], Victoria Duffy[18]
- Child: Henry Hopper[19], Ruthanna Hopper[20], Marin Hopper[21]
- Country of citizenship: United States[22]
- Native language: English[23]
- Occupation: screenwriter[24], painter[25], character actor[26], artist[27], visual artist[28], voice actor[29], director[30], writer[31], film screenwriter[32], filmmaker[33]
- Educated at: Actors Studio[34], Helix High School[35], Kansas City Art Institute[36], Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[37]
- Notable work: Rebel Without a Cause[38]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[39], Donostia Award[40], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor[41], MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[42], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[43], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Genre: action film[46], drama film[47], adventure film[48], crime film[49], mystery film[50], war film[51], Western film[52], epic film[53], psychological thriller film[54], thriller film[55], suspense film[56]
- Commons category: Dennis Hopper[57]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[58]
- Residence: Kansas[59]
- Family name: Hopper[60]
- Given name: Dennis[61], Lee[62]
Why It Matters
Dennis Hopper has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Dennis Hopper born?
Dennis Hopper was born in Dodge City[2].
Where did Dennis Hopper die?
Dennis Hopper died in Venice[4].
Who were Dennis Hopper's parents?
Dennis Hopper's father was Jay Millard Hopper[12]. Dennis Hopper's mother was Marjorie Mae Hopper[13].
Who was Dennis Hopper married to?
Dennis Hopper's spouses include Brooke Hayward[14], Michelle Phillips[15], Daria Halprin[16], and Katherine LaNasa[17].
What did Dennis Hopper do for work?
Dennis Hopper worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], actor[8], and photographer[9].
Where did Dennis Hopper go to school?
Dennis Hopper was educated at Actors Studio[34], Helix High School[35], Kansas City Art Institute[36], and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[37].
What awards did Dennis Hopper receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[39], Donostia Award[40], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor[41], and MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[42].