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Actor Dennis Hopper Dies
May 29, 2010 12:57 PM EST
Legendary television and film actor Dennis Hopper died Saturday at his home in Venice, Calif. at the age of 74 after his battle with prostate cancer.
Hopper is best remembered for his breakthrough role in the classic counterculture film "Easy Rider," which he also directed and co-wrote. Hopper went on to star in such films as "Hoosiers" (for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor), "Speed" and "Blue Velvet."
Hopper also had a guest starring role in the first season of 24 as baddie Victor Drazen. Most recently, Hopper starred in the Starz drama Crash.
Hopper is best remembered for his breakthrough role in the classic counterculture film "Easy Rider," which he also directed and co-wrote. Hopper went on to star in such films as "Hoosiers" (for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor), "Speed" and "Blue Velvet."
Hopper also had a guest starring role in the first season of 24 as baddie Victor Drazen. Most recently, Hopper starred in the Starz drama Crash.
**Dennis Hopper also starred in Flashback and The Last Days of Frankie The Fly with Kiefer Sutherland.
R.I.P. Dennis Hopper 1936-2010
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