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Dennis Hopper Film Left Big Legacy to UFO Researchers

By David MoyeJun 2nd 2010 – 7:30AM
CSU Archives / Everett Collection

CSU Archives / Everett Collection

(June 2) -- Dennis Hopper may have passed away, but along with his many film appearances, he has left an important legacy to UFO researchers. That's the belief of Vancouver-based paranormal researcher Jon Kelly, who says the script that Hopper and "Easy Rider" co-star Peter Fonda wrote for the 1969 counterculture classic...

Actor Dennis Hopper Dies of Prostate Cancer at 74

May 29th 2010 – 1:30PM
Matt Sayles, AP

Matt Sayles, AP

LOS ANGELES (May 29) - Dennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood wild man whose memorable and erratic career included an early turn in "Rebel Without a Cause," an improbable smash with "Easy Rider" and a classic character role in "Blue Velvet," has died. He was 74. Hopper died Saturday at his Venice home, surrounded by...

Dennis Hopper News From the Web

  • 05/18/12 Robert Altman And Dennis Hopper To Become Subjects Of... Source: The Playlist The 1980's wouldn't be as kind after Altman started the decade with the musical " Popeye ," but he would eventually bounce back commercially with 1992's " The Player " and 1993's " Short Cuts " before receiving his fifth Academy Award nomination for directing with 2001's " Gosford Park." The director's career career ended with Altman's death in 2006, and documentarian Ron Mann (" Comic Book Confidential ") is planning to examine his career in the upcoming Epix Original Documentary " Altman."
  • 05/18/12 Dennis Hopper Documentary on the Way Source: Female First A new movie featuring interviews with the late Dennis Hopper will give fans a glimpse into the movie icon's long battle with drug addiction.
  • 05/17/12 The 10 Best Dennis Hopper Performances, On What Would... Source: The Playlist It's almost two years since the passing of one of cinema's true wild men, Dennis Hopper. "
  • 05/17/12 Hopper documentary on the way Source: CBS - WETV 47 - Jacksonville FL A new movie featuring interviews with the late Dennis Hopper will give fans a glimpse into the movie icon's long battle with drug addiction.
  • 05/16/12 May 16: Today's events Source: Connect Savannah - Savannah GA The 1983 White Star is tonight's Psychotronic Film Society feature at the Sentient Bean. Featuring a maniacal, drug-fueled lead performance by Dennis Hopper, the comedy/drama - made for a reported $100,000 - was re-edited and released here in the States as Let it Rock. Hopper plays a down-on-his-luck rock 'n' roll manager who tries to turn his client, Moody Moodinski, into a big star.

Background on Dennis Hopper

Dennis Lee Hopper (May 17, 1936 - May 29, 2010) was an American actor, filmmaker and artist. As a young man, Hopper became interested in acting and eventually became a student of the Actors' Studio.

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