Dennis Hopper

Dennis Lee Hopper (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) was a multifaceted American actor and film director. Known for his roles portraying mentally disturbed outsiders and rebels, Hopper had a vibrant acting career that spanned over decades. His talent earned him recognition from the Cannes and Venice International Film Festival as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. He took up acting at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego and the Actors Studio in New York, proving instrumental in the commencement of his acting journey.

Hopper first appeared on television in 1954 and later performed in the films that made James Dean famous, Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Giant (1956). His directorial debut was Easy Rider (1969), a recipient of a Cannes Film Festival Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. His later works include playing mentally disturbed outsiders in Mad Dog Morgan (1976), The American Friend (1977), and Apocalypse Now (1979). Hopper's roles in the HBO film Doublecrossed (1991), 24 (2002), NBC series E-Ring (2005–2006), and Starz series Crash (2008–2009) also highlighted his talent for television roles.