| Dennis Hopper Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7¾ in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 17, 1936 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Date of Death | May 29, 2010 |
Dennis Hopper was an American actor, voiceover artist, filmmaker, director, and writer who is known for his roles in on-screen projects such as Billy in Easy Rider, Kansas in The Last Movie, Don in Out of the Blue, Frank Booth in Blue Velvet, Rudolph ‘Red’ Diamond in Boiling Point, Bruno Bischofberger in Basquiat, Shooter in Hoosiers, Howard Payne in Speed, Deacon in Waterworld, Frankie in The Last Days of Frankie the Fly, Charles Atlas in Top of the World, William S. Burroughs in The Source, and The Judge in An American Carol.
Born Name
Dennis Lee Hopper
Nick Name
Alan Smithee
Age
He was born on May 17, 1936.
Died
On May 29, 2010, he passed away due to prostate cancer at the age of 74 in his home in Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Resting Place
Jesus Nazareno Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, United States
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, United States
Nationality
Education
Dennis Hopper attended the Kansas City Art Institute and then studied at Helix High School. He also trained at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego and the Actors Studio in New York City.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Filmmaker, Director, Writer
Family
- Father – James Millard Hopper (Post office manager who had previously served in the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency, in World War II) (1916-1982)
- Mother – Marjorie Mae (née Davis) (Lifeguard Instructor) (1917-2007)
- Siblings – Marvin Hopper (Brother), David Hopper (Brother)
- Others – James Clarence Hopper (Paternal Grandfather), Elizabeth Bertie Bell (Paternal Grandmother), William Lonnie Davis (Maternal Grandfather), Nellie Bly McInteer (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Dennis Hopper was managed by Sam Maydew.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 7¾ in or 172 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs (Normal Weight)
In March 2010, he was weak and weighed just 100 pounds or 45 kg.
Girlfriend / Spouse
Dennis Hopper had dated –
- Rita Moreno
- Ursula Andress
- Natalie Wood (1955)
- Venetia Stevenson (1957)
- Tuesday Weld (1959-1960)
- Brooke Hayward (1961-1969) – He married actress Brooke Hayward in 1961 and they were blessed with a daughter Marin Hopper in 1962. However, the duo divorced in 1969.
- Michelle Phillips (1970) – He was married to actress and singer-songwriter Michelle Phillips from October 31, 1970, to November 8, 1970.
- Daria Halprin (1972-1976) – His marriage to Daria Halprin resulted in the birth of their daughter Ruthanna Hopper, an author and actress, on December 5, 1972.
- Katherine LaNasa (1989-1992) – They were blessed with a son named Henry Lee Hopper in 1990.
- Victoria Duffy (1996-2010) – They parent a daughter named Galen Grier Hopper (b. 2003).
Race / Ethnicity
White
He was of English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Dutch descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Frequently played menacing, sadistic villains
- Often sported a goatee
Brand Endorsements
He had appeared in TV commercials for Ford Focus, Lincoln Automobiles, Toyota Celica Autos, Nike, Cingular Wireless, Ameriprise Financial, and Tsumura Bathing Essence.
Dennis Hopper Facts
- He made his directorial debut with the 1969 independent road drama film, Easy Rider, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Screenplay” (shared with Peter Fonda and Terry Southern).
- He was friends with Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, and David Lynch.
- Dennis Hopper received the 2,403rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on March 18, 2010.
- Dennis died in the morning of May 29, 2010, only post 12 days of his 74th birthday.
- Dennis’s body was buried at Jesus Nazareno Cemetery in Ranchos de Taos.
Featured Image by antje verena / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
His hair color was more of a grayish color as he got to be a bit older. Look in the 1st picture of him. His facial hair looked more white.
Dennis Hopper was not 172 cm.
He was closer to 64-67 kg at the least before he died because of weight loss. At the most he was said to be 70 kg by the time that he died. He died from prostate cancer.
He was 5 feet 8 inches tall
He was 172.5 cm tall
BMI was 22.8
Dennis hopper lowest height was about 5’7″.
It was 172 cm tall. Peak height was closer to 5’8 1/4″ tall.
According to additional sources, his eye color was green?
Eye Color:
Blue-Green
His dad had a brother: Clarence Ray Hopper (Paternal Uncle) (1919-1991).