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Dennis Hopper (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) was an American actor, director, and visual artist. He was nominated for an Oscar in 1970 for writing the movie Easy Rider. He has appeared in more than 130 films and has actually been awarded more than fifteen film awards. In addition to his film work, Hopper was also active as a visual artist. He worked as a photographer, painter and sculptor. Among other things, he made the cover of the album River Deep Mountain High by Ike & Tina Turner. In 2001 his work was exhibited in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.