History Creator / DennisHopper

!!Films on this wiki:

!!Filmography:

* ''Film/{{Head}}'' (1968)
* ''Film/TrueGrit'' (1968)

* ''Film/EasyRider'' (1969) -- also directed

Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the Creator/JamesDean films ''Film/RebelWithoutACause'' and ''Film/{{Giant}}'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''Film/EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''Film/ApocalypseNow'', ''Film/BlueVelvet'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/{{Waterworld}}'' and ''Film/{{Speed}}''.

* ''Film/TrueRomance'' (1995)

* ''Film/{{True Grit|1969}}'' (1969)

'''Dennis Lee Hopper''' (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) was an American actor, director and writer, known for working in and pioneering the UsefulNotes/NewHollywood era.

'''Dennis Hopper''' (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) was an American actor, director and writer, known for working in and pioneering the UsefulNotes/NewHollywood era.

'''Dennis Hopper''' (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) was an American actor, director and writer, known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period.

'''Dennis Hopper''' (May 17, 1936 -- May 29, 2010) was an American actor, director and writer, known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period.

Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the Creator/JamesDean films ''Film/{{Giant}}'' and ''Film/RebelWithoutACause'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''Film/EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''Film/ApocalypseNow'', ''Film/BlueVelvet'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/{{Waterworld}}'' and ''Film/{{Speed}}''.

His career was punctuated by a lengthy history of drug abuse, which he finally overcame in 1983, and troubled relationships with women (one of his wives divorced him after two weeks of marriage). Hopper was also infamous for playing King 'Bowser' Koopa in the critically panned ''[[Film/SuperMarioBros Super Mario Bros: The Movie]]'', a career move Hopper credited with ruining his career.

Hopper tragically passed away from prostate cancer on May 29th 2010, 12 days after his 74th birthday.

'''Dennis Hopper''' (May 17, 1936 -- May 29, 2010) was an American actor known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period.

Dennis Hopper (May 17, 1936 -- May 29, 2010) was an American actor known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period.

Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the Creator/JamesDean films ''Film/{{Giant}}'' and ''Film/RebelWithoutACause'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''Film/EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''Film/ApocalypseNow'', ''Film/BlueVelvet'', ''Film/TrueRomance'', ''Film/Waterworld'' and ''Film/Speed''.

Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the Creator/JamesDean films ''Film/{{Giant}}'' and ''Film/RebelWithoutACause'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''Film/EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''Film/ApocalypseNow'', ''Film/BlueVelvet'' and ''Film/TrueRomance''.

Dennis Hopper (May 17, 1936 -- May 29, 2010) was an American actor known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period. Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the Creator/JamesDean films ''Film/{{Giant}}'' and ''Film/RebelWithoutACause'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''Film/EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''Film/ApocalypseNow'', ''Film/BlueVelvet'' and ''Film/TrueRomance''. His career was punctuated by a lengthy history of drug abuse, which he finally overcame in 1983, and troubled relationships with women (One of his wives divorced him after two weeks of marriage). Hopper was also infamous for playing King 'Bowser' Koopa in the critically panned ''[[Film/SuperMarioBros Super Mario Bros: The Movie]]'', a career move Hopper credited with ruining his career. Hopper tragically passed away from prostate cancer on May 29th 2010, 12 days after his 74th birthday.

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Dennis Hopper (born May 17th 1936, died May 29th 2010) was an American actor known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period. Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the Creator/JamesDean films ''Film/{{Giant}}'' and ''Film/RebelWithoutACause'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''Film/EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''Film/ApocalypseNow'', ''Film/BlueVelvet'' and ''Film/TrueRomance''. His career was punctuated by a lengthy history of drug abuse, which he finally overcame in 1983, and troubled relationships with women (One of his wives divorced him after two weeks of marriage). Hopper was also infamous for playing King 'Bowser' Koopa in the critically panned ''[[Film/SuperMarioBros Super Mario Bros: The Movie]]'', a career move Hopper credited with ruining his career. Hopper tragically passed away from prostate cancer on May 29th 2010, 12 days after his 74th birthday.

Dennis Hopper (born May 17th 1936, died May 29th 2010) was an American actor known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period. Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the JamesDean films ''{{Giant}}'' and ''RebelWithoutACause'', however Hopper made his breakout role in ''EasyRider'', which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ''ApocalypseNow'', ''BlueVelvet'' and ''TrueRomance''. His career was punctuated by a lengthy history of drug abuse, which he finally overcame in 1983, and troubled relationships with women (One of his wives divorced him after two weeks of marriage). Hopper was also infamous for playing King 'Bowser' Koopa in the critically panned ''[[Film/SuperMarioBros Super Mario Bros: The Movie]]'', a career move Hopper credited with ruining his career. Hopper tragically passed away from prostate cancer on May 29th 2010, 12 days after his 74th birthday.

Dennis Hopper (born May 17th 1936, died May 29th 2010) was an American actor known for working in and pioneering the New Hollywood period. Hopper began his career in bit parts on various television shows and had small roles in the JamesDean films {{Giant}} and RebelWithoutACause, however Hopper made his breakout role in EasyRider, which he also directed. He was able to spin this initial success into long and prosperous career in Hollywood, with roles in films such as ApocalypseNow, BlueVelvet and TrueRomance. His career was punctuated by a lengthy history of drug abuse, which he finally overcame in 1983, and troubled relationships with women (One of his wives divorced him after two weeks of marriage). Hopper was also infamous for playing King 'Bowser' Koopa in the critically panned [[Film/SuperMarioBros Super Mario Bros: The Movie]], a career move Hopper credited with ruining his career. Hopper tragically passed away from prostate cancer on May 29th 2010, 12 days after his 74th birthday.