Dennis Hopper dies at 74; actor directed counterculture classic 'Easy Rider'
Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 12:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Hopper made his acting debut in 'Rebel Without a Cause' in 1955. He later descended into years of drug and alcohol abuse, but made a comeback in 1986 with his Oscar-nominated role in 'Hoosiers.' Dennis Hopper, the maverick director and costar of the landmark 1969 counterculture film classic "Easy Rider" whose drug- and alcohol-fueled reputation as a Hollywood bad boy preceded his return...