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Dennis Hopper, who was described as “Easy Rider’s” biker Billy and “Blue Velvet’s”, died of
cancer Saturday morning at his home in Venice, California.He was 74.
Hopper, who was diagnosed with cancer last October, was surrounded by his children and wife
when he died.The American film star made his last public appearance on March 26,2010, when his
star was addressed on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
Dennis Hopper was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on May 17,1936.He grew up in San Diego,
California, and got an early reputation for stage work. his way to Hollywood while still in
his s, he quickly earned roles in several films and TV shows, including “Rebel Without a Cause”
(1955), in which he met James Dean, who became a friend and lifelong model.
Hopper maintained a somewhat not smooth career through the mid60s.But it was 1967s.“The Trip”,
directed by “King of the B’s” Roger Corman, that made the actor popular with audience and two of his
“Easy Rider” colleagues, actor Peter Fonda and “The Trip” writer Jack Nicholson.
In early 1968, Hopper led the group through his own lowbudget film, a biker road movie about two
riders who travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans.“Easy Rider” was finally released in the summer of
1969, and was very popular after 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Graduate”, the breakthrough
that set free the baby boomer generation on Hollywood.
The film, made on the fly by Hopper and costar Fonda for less than $500,000, became one of the
most popular movies of its time.
Among his recent roles were a villain (反面人物) in the TV series “24” and an officer in the
shortlived TV show “ERing”. He was starring in the TV version of the Oscarwinning film “Crash” at his
death, playing a record producer.He was named a chevalier (功勋人物) of France’s Order of Arts and
Letters in 2008.
TitleEasyRider’sactor1.________
The2.______ofhisdeath●Hediedofcancer.
Age●Hewas74.
The3.______ofbirth●HewasbornonMay17,1936.
The4.______ofhiscareer●He became 5.________ in his s.
●He began to play roles in many films.
●His career was not 6.________in the mid60s.
●1967’s “The Trip”, 7.________his popularity again.
●He made a major 8.________in his career because of “Easy Rider”.
●He played a record 9.________in the TV version “Crash”.
10 0.________●HewasnamedachevalierofFrance’sOrderofArtsandLettersin2008.