Regrettably, drugs, booze & a violent temper damaged his career, but, yet, there were numerous career highlights. Notable early acting turns in 2 James Dean flicks : Rebel without a Cause & Giant. Memorable as the stoned, wacked out journalist in Apocalypse Now. Great villainous turns in Blue Velvet & Speed. Oscar nominated performance as the asst. coach in Hoosiers.
As a director, helmed the gritty gang drama Colors. But he will forever be remembered as the actor/co-writer/director of the ultimate roadtrip/hippie/druggie movie, 1969's iconic "Easy Rider".
Rest easy, Biker Billy.
Man he was one of a kind and a hell of an actor . I hope he did not have too much pain from the prostate cancer . Loved his movies and Dennis lived hard . Hope he is riding free . RIP. Dennis Hopper.
The bassist for Slipknot was found dead in a motel room, Ronnie Dio of Black Sabbath (b4 he went solo) died of stomach cancer, Simon Monjack (Brittany Murphys husband) of a heartattack, Tyler Lambert (Dana Platos son) of suicide, and Gary Coleman. Lena Horne died a few weeks ago, as well. All talented people gone too soon. The Westboro Baptist Church freaks picketed Dio's funeral.
Art Linkletter dies at 97.
Wow! He had an interesting and exciting life. He even outlived 3 of his five children.
Regrettably, drugs, booze & a violent temper damaged his career, but, yet, there were numerous career highlights. Notable early acting turns in 2 James Dean flicks : Rebel without a Cause & Giant. Memorable as the stoned, wacked out journalist in Apocalypse Now. Great villainous turns in Blue Velvet & Speed. Oscar nominated performance as the asst. coach in Hoosiers.
As a director, helmed the gritty gang drama Colors. But he will forever be remembered as the actor/co-writer/director of the ultimate roadtrip/hippie/druggie movie, 1969's iconic "Easy Rider".
Rest easy, Biker Billy.