Primarily known for his work in film, Hopper appeared in two movies with James Dean, Rebel without a Cause and Giant, while still in his teens. He went on to act in several notable films, including Cool Hand Luke, True Grit, Apocalypse Now, Rumble Fish, Blue Velvet, Hoosiers, Speed, and The Indian Runner. He also directed and starred in several pictures like Easy Rider, Out of the Blue, and Catchfire.
Still, he also left his mark in television. He started there in the 1950’s and guest-starred in more than a hundred shows like The Twilight Zone, Petticoat Junction, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Big Valley, and Justice.
Hopper had memorable runs on 24 as evil Victor Drazen and as the star of three series. E-Ring (with Benjamin Bratt) and Flatland lasted one season each and Crash, which was based on the movie, lasted for two.
The actor had been ailing for quite some time but was able to attend the dedication of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in late March.
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