Dennis Hopper
Film director · 2 films (1969–1980)
Dennis Hopper is a director whose work here spans Easy Rider (1969) to Out of the Blue (1980), across drama and adventure. All 101 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Dennis Lee Hopper 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.
Born 17 May 1936 · Dodge City, Kansas, USA · died 29 May 2010
Directing style
Dennis Hopper’s visual style relies on an eye-level camera perspective and a preference for medium shots, anchoring his tense, lonely dramas in a direct, observational space. He favors naturalistic, sun-drenched day exteriors balanced by shallow depth of field, utilizing a palette of dusty earth tones, muted blues, and sharp accents of primary red. When moving indoors, the staging shifts to practical and window lighting, maintaining a grounded, unadorned realism across both wide landscapes and intimate character setups.
Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2010
- Donostia Award · 2002
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1995
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain · 1995
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor · 1986
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Films directed by Dennis Hopper
About Dennis Hopper
When was Dennis Hopper born?
Dennis Hopper was born on 17 May 1936 in Dodge City, Kansas, USA and died on 29 May 2010.
What films has Dennis Hopper directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Easy Rider (1969) and Out of the Blue (1980).
What awards has Dennis Hopper won?
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2010), Donostia Award (2002), Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (1995) and MTV Movie Award for Best Villain (1995).
Search every frame of Dennis Hopper’s films
All 101 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Dennis Hopper — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.