Hopper grew into a fine actor. At the time he worked in Rebel & Giant, James Dean was light years ahead of him in terms of a natural yet imaginative style. Dean was incredibly gifted with an acute magnetism.
@chuobio - Dennis Hopper was the best in the world at his craft combining as he did the 'method', 'vital acting' (which was what the 'method' was trying to achieve ie complete by-pass of mind\memory) and 'traditional' acting (the graphical interface of acting) - when he met James Dean I think he realised that James was more 'vital' than him and so set about trying to incorporate it into his craft - Pacino was probably No.1 in the 70s for a while, but pound-for-pound I'd go with Dennis Hopper
@chuobio - once you accept the real world you then just act out what the script requires - what emerges from you 'in that moment' will be more spontaneous, more 'authentic' and more likely to come from your self\soul rather than your mind\memory - it is more likely to be fresh and convincing albeit unfamiliar to the viewer's expectations - the whole idea of 'method acting' is to try and by-pass the mind\memory\habit to achieve a greater degree of realism and 'truth'
I guess one of those movies I have seen more times than any other was " Rebel" They were all fortunate that Nick Ray was their director. Originally , Rebel" was shooting in b/w I think David Weisbart and others, after seeing " East of Eden" re did what they had in color..and proceeded onwards. Its just that this film captured a place and time better than any other film...
Al sr Hopper , le aburre que le pregunten por Jimmy , he visto muchas entrevistas y siempre le preguntan por Jimmy ... y se ve muy claro ... que no le agrada .
Dennis is magic ... he really IS one of the greatest actors of his generation - you made it Dennis, no fear there ... AND you're a complete original. Go on son ...
You are exactly correct. Hopper was trained by one of the best-- Lee Strasberg-- and knows his craft. I once saw him use affective memory and cry on cue. Some of these RUclips dolts don't know jack about acting craft.
Hopper had nothing over Dean, who could run circles around him. He wanted Dean to interpret his character for him and tell him how to act. I think Jimmy was annoyed at him.
@MrWaynejohn - think less, feel more, do more - the more you relax into self and reality the greater your chances of connecting to your real self and therefore feeling always-good about yourself - external pain and pleasure will still come your way but you will handle both a lot better
Talk about rambling on and on...................I once heard a fellow actor say when Dennis was not acting/ on film- he would be so stoned when eating out his head would all of a sudden fall in his plate.
Words of wisdom, you gotta see the guy if he has a gun. When I had the gun, I was supposed to see the glass and accidently shot my wife. That was a long time ago. Yeah, and I was also smoking a cigarette, that didn't help. +++The Saint+++ W S Burroughs
I absolutely love Method acting, and miss it. I wish there were actors today, like Jimmy Dean (my all time hero), Monty Clift, Paul Newman, and Dennis Hopper. Their styles were pure magnetism. Dean and Lift used to look into people's souls when they spoke to them on screen. It was mezmerising. We'll never see the likes of them again. RIP all those great men. ❤❤❤❤❤
Its fascinating how you think you're hearing an actor express original thought but its really just memorized script. Here is a YT link where he's talking to Dick Cavett in 1990s and says same exact things about Dean. ruclips.net/video/zDcQoAz3VEE/видео.html
Friends & Dennis fans, just rewatched "Flashbacks" w/Dennis and Keifer. Great comedic acting by Dennis, an aspect of his talent that often gets overlooked. Check it out if you forgotten or missed it.
This reminds me of the documentary on Apocalypse Now, with Francis talking about how he had to keep Hopper away from Brando. That had to be crazy scene being around those guys every day, trying to make that film. I think Dennis always brought his A game to whatever roll he was doing.
Umm, did i say it "mattered?" I was simply making an observation, not making a judgment on his acting abilities based on this. Clearly this makes me gay. I hate arguing with angry teenagers such as yourself.
Well said. I don't understand some people/kids either. Even IF they're angry teens. This generation is so rediculous. You say this or do that and you're quickly marked "gay". I mean what is that seriously?
extremely profound comments - 1. "do, don't show" means relax into your real self 2. "avoid matching" means live in the real world rather than constantly translating between your mind and the real world 3. "reinforcing" means that doing 2. helps you do 1. is it Dennis or is it the RUclips commenters that are on drugs?
To this date, the most important actor in my life. Blue Velvet, Frank, taught me to dive below the surface, to understand, why we humans, over and over, develop into these violent idiots.
The greatest actors do actually act they just learn to be .Becoming another character is a state of being .The best know it ,in hollywood alot of film actors get chose because of types.So its not always the acting abilities they go for it might have more to do with the look.They are trying to market for that particular movie.This is why i laugh when people say that acting in film is and art form.Actors are salesmen and craftsmen like bob villa minus the tool belt.
What does he mean when he talks about being in a scenario according too script like :being alone in the room": and using the actually reality of the moment to make it look like your alone ?
@sanjuz Ahahaha I think it's just part of the thing. I was surprised at how many people commenting on this video actually get what he's talking about. Look at an interview with almost any similar actor - J.Depp, Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis - and it's always impossible to understand what they're talking about, unless you have some context or experience or understanding of your own to frame it in. It's just part of the thing, really.
You can't close yourself off to what's going on around you during a scene. That will lead to bad acting--being self-conscious & not reacting honestly. The greatest actors were great listeners & observers of what was going on around them.
Performing arts can't be taught, the real that is, you either have it, or you don't The worst is having it and not believing it 4:35 Hooper starts doubting
@calebmcnamara1 Plus George Stevens "Giant" and "Hang 'Em High". Then you consider all the non artistic, BUT popular, money making hits! He had NOTHING to prove.
GOLD!!! just got home from a fringe theatre performance I was in... so true. accept that there are people watching... and just be and do. let it happen
@dirtyed1 Appocalpse now, Blue Velvet, Speed, Easy Rider, Rebel without a cause, Hoosiers, True Romance, Giant, Cool Hand Luke. One of the best actors of all time, Was not just because of james dean. He was in one movie with james dean thats it.
it's one of the easiest jobs obviously a job like working behind a till in a shop is easier but of all the professions it is probably the easiest children act in films, think about it you can't take an 8 year old kid and ask him to be an engineer or a nurse for the day I don't know of many child doctors or child electricians but there's MANY child actors and they are convincing in films if there was jut one or two then ok but there's many
It's not as easy as it looks. There are many because they are good actors. Acting is one of the hardest careers, along with musician-singer-songwriter. Have you tried to act? It looks so easy because they are great at what they do.
it's funny when actors try to make their job complicated and scientific anyone can act I can act and I'm not an actor it's probably the easiest job in the world
Blasphemous or not, I think Dennis was twice the actor than Dean ever was. I like Dean and obviously he gone too soon. Hopper directed groundbreaking films and played groundbreaking roles. He always seemed humble. Even blamed himself for upsetting Brando during the set of Apocalypse now. Brando got million dollars a week for chilling out with Coppola having his ego massaged. Hopper is underrated. One of the best character actors ever.
It’s a question that would’ve been great for someone to ask Dennis? Did you become equally good as James Dean ? A question we all can bicker over for the next 100 yrs 😉
James was THE best, the king, no one ever approached him. remember James died at 24 whereas Dennis went on for decades so had time to grow and do stuff.
@@marcokite yes 4sure !! i’m just thinking now that Dennis would never say he reached James in terms of acting ability that is up to us to debate. I personally have to put Dennis slightly ahead of James. Easy Rider Blue Velvet Apocalypse Now . Even as i’m typing this I don’t say this with any real conviction. Simply 2 of the best ever .
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Hopper grew into a fine actor. At the time he worked in Rebel & Giant, James Dean was light years ahead of him in terms of a natural yet imaginative style. Dean was incredibly gifted with an acute magnetism.
James Dean Was A Gifted Actor As Well As Dennis Hopper Rest In Peace Dana Rowe
Dennis just loved making movies He often said his part in " Blue Velvet" was him no acting needed
that is disturbing
@@ilovety65 He was awesome actor and he is dead. Are you disturbed?
@chuobio - Dennis Hopper was the best in the world at his craft combining as he did the 'method', 'vital acting' (which was what the 'method' was trying to achieve ie complete by-pass of mind\memory) and 'traditional' acting (the graphical interface of acting) - when he met James Dean I think he realised that James was more 'vital' than him and so set about trying to incorporate it into his craft - Pacino was probably No.1 in the 70s for a while, but pound-for-pound I'd go with Dennis Hopper
@sanjuz
he speaks the truth about acting, but the way in which he words it is almost incomprehensible
@chuobio - once you accept the real world you then just act out what the script requires - what emerges from you 'in that moment' will be more spontaneous, more 'authentic' and more likely to come from your self\soul rather than your mind\memory - it is more likely to be fresh and convincing albeit unfamiliar to the viewer's expectations - the whole idea of 'method acting' is to try and by-pass the mind\memory\habit to achieve a greater degree of realism and 'truth'
I guess one of those movies I have seen more times than any other was " Rebel"
They were all fortunate that Nick Ray was their director. Originally , Rebel" was shooting in b/w I think David Weisbart and others, after seeing " East of Eden" re did what they had in color..and proceeded onwards. Its just that this film captured a place and time better than any other film...
Is this guy high or what? Actors are so extra man!
Then what's your explanation for Kristen Stewart?
Hmm, he lost me there a couple of times...
Al sr Hopper , le aburre que le pregunten por Jimmy , he visto muchas entrevistas y siempre le preguntan por Jimmy ... y se ve muy claro ... que no le agrada .
just do it, don't show it. james dean was a legend.
Dennis is magic ... he really IS one of the greatest actors of his generation - you made it Dennis, no fear there ... AND you're a complete original. Go on son ...
Dennis had an edge like Dean, Brando and Cliff. A cool and fun way to act in movies and television. They are greatly missed and mourned. 😎😎😎😎
You just relax and live in the moment. Accepting where you are helps you to relax.
I can't believe that when they did the interview Jimmy has been gone for 28 years and now 57... :(
You are exactly correct. Hopper was trained by one of the best-- Lee Strasberg-- and knows his craft. I once saw him use affective memory and cry on cue. Some of these RUclips dolts don't know jack about acting craft.
Dennis was one of the all times greatest actor. I love the man ! Thank you for the wonderful work Dennis ! (rip)
Miss ya Dennis, thanks for keepin' it real R.I.P. you rebel.
Hopper had nothing over Dean, who could run circles around him. He wanted Dean to interpret his character for him and tell him how to act. I think Jimmy was annoyed at him.
Good Advice... James Dean was great! He could of been outstanding.....
I just love Denis hopper. One of my favorites especially in easy rider, speed, water world, and much more.
Teddy Behr Blue Velvet :)
I understand what he is saying, but I do think he is abit out-there
very interesting may Dennis rest in peace
My favourite three films of all time are Blue Velvet, The American Friend and Rumblefish.... Dennis is the shit.
every time he laughs he sounds like hes on the edge
Anyone can do anything. Doing it well is the hard part.
Meandering, but some good advice for acting from the late Dean and Hopper.
@MrWaynejohn - think less, feel more, do more - the more you relax into self and reality the greater your chances of connecting to your real self and therefore feeling always-good about yourself - external pain and pleasure will still come your way but you will handle both a lot better
Talk about rambling on and on...................I once heard a fellow actor say when Dennis was not acting/ on film- he would be so stoned when eating out his head would all of a sudden fall in his plate.
from what ive read in various biographys, hopper wasnt so well liked by many
teenie beenie neither are you
A real treasure of a clip to have especially now that he's passed.
So you will engage in what's going on around you. Which leads to good acting: honest reactions, being "in the moment"...
he's stoned out of his gord and probably on ludes as well
Thats bull... acting is not the easiest job... conveying emotion and making it believable is not an easy job... you fool
what the hell is he talking about?
I know exactly what he is talking about....
He's alot more serious in his interviews now. Guess he finally realized booze and coke was bad lol.
What's he on? My guess is a little Rum, a little Coke and a Valium to level it.
Rip Dennis and Cheers for your Honesty in terms of your craft . ...... your Artistically worth it ....
he always talks about smoking cigarettes
wow, hopper used to sport some truly terrible hair.
Cab 98 ... its a real revolution 😊
Can't believe it!! R.I.P!! Legend forever!!
He has an amazing memory, top suit type coat thingy Mmm suits him.
Words of wisdom, you gotta see the guy if he has a gun. When I had the gun, I was supposed to see the glass and accidently shot my wife. That was a long time ago. Yeah, and I was also smoking a cigarette, that didn't help. +++The Saint+++ W S Burroughs
I absolutely love Method acting, and miss it. I wish there were actors today, like Jimmy Dean (my all time hero), Monty Clift, Paul Newman, and Dennis Hopper. Their styles were pure magnetism. Dean and Lift used to look into people's souls when they spoke to them on screen. It was mezmerising. We'll never see the likes of them again. RIP all those great men. ❤❤❤❤❤
Its fascinating how you think you're hearing an actor express original thought but its really just memorized script. Here is a YT link where he's talking to Dick Cavett in 1990s and says same exact things about Dean. ruclips.net/video/zDcQoAz3VEE/видео.html
Friends & Dennis fans, just rewatched "Flashbacks" w/Dennis and Keifer. Great comedic acting by Dennis, an aspect of his talent that often gets overlooked. Check it out if you forgotten or missed it.
re acting...not acting
This reminds me of the documentary on Apocalypse Now, with Francis talking about how he had to keep Hopper away from Brando. That had to be crazy scene being around those guys every day, trying to make that film. I think Dennis always brought his A game to whatever roll he was doing.
Dennis no acting hack🤔
Umm, did i say it "mattered?" I was simply making an observation, not making a judgment on his acting abilities based on this. Clearly this makes me gay. I hate arguing with angry teenagers such as yourself.
remember kids DON'T DO CRACK!
Trig and this was before cocaine „rocks” Dennis was freebasing which, apparently, was much more intense.
Well said. I don't understand some people/kids either. Even IF they're angry teens. This generation is so rediculous. You say this or do that and you're quickly marked "gay". I mean what is that seriously?
extremely profound comments -
1. "do, don't show" means relax into your real self
2. "avoid matching" means live in the real world rather than constantly translating between your mind and the real world
3. "reinforcing" means that doing 2. helps you do 1.
is it Dennis or is it the RUclips commenters that are on drugs?
To this date, the most important actor in my life. Blue Velvet, Frank, taught me to dive below the surface, to understand, why we humans, over and over, develop into these violent idiots.
Yes ...Dennis owned film Speed ...gave film depth ...not same without Dennis 🎭🚅🚇
The greatest actors do actually act they just learn to be .Becoming another character is a state of being .The best know it ,in hollywood alot of film actors get chose because of types.So its not always the acting abilities they go for it might have more to do with the look.They are trying to market for that particular movie.This is why i laugh when people say that acting in film is and art form.Actors are salesmen and craftsmen like bob villa minus the tool belt.
What does he mean when he talks about being in a scenario according too script like :being alone in the room": and using the actually reality of the moment to make it look like your alone ?
@sanjuz Ahahaha I think it's just part of the thing. I was surprised at how many people commenting on this video actually get what he's talking about. Look at an interview with almost any similar actor - J.Depp, Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis - and it's always impossible to understand what they're talking about, unless you have some context or experience or understanding of your own to frame it in. It's just part of the thing, really.
As Larry Olivier said to Dustin Hoffman. 'Just try acting dear boy..'
RIP legend
You can't close yourself off to what's going on around you during a scene. That will lead to bad acting--being self-conscious & not reacting honestly. The greatest actors were great listeners & observers of what was going on around them.
Absolutely
Performing arts can't be taught, the real that is, you either have it, or you don't
The worst is having it and not believing it
4:35 Hooper starts doubting
cool
@calebmcnamara1 Plus George Stevens "Giant" and "Hang 'Em High". Then you consider all the non artistic, BUT popular, money making hits!
He had NOTHING to prove.
@toby099 true ! I've noticed this in other actors also - it's like they are always in 'Method-mode' - always trying to speak 'in-the-moment'
agree, possibly the most overated actor today, though ben affleck is close behind.
GOLD!!! just got home from a fringe theatre performance I was in... so true. accept that there are people watching... and just be and do. let it happen
ye-a rip
woah, he really is tripped out like his character on easy rider.
@dirtyed1 Appocalpse now, Blue Velvet, Speed, Easy Rider, Rebel without a cause, Hoosiers, True Romance, Giant, Cool Hand Luke. One of the best actors of all time, Was not just because of james dean. He was in one movie with james dean thats it.
In 2 movies, Giant too
it's one of the easiest jobs
obviously a job like working behind a till in a shop is easier but of all the professions it is probably the easiest
children act in films, think about it
you can't take an 8 year old kid and ask him to be an engineer or a nurse for the day
I don't know of many child doctors or child electricians but there's MANY child actors and they are convincing in films
if there was jut one or two then ok but there's many
It's not as easy as it looks. There are many because they are good actors. Acting is one of the hardest careers, along with musician-singer-songwriter. Have you tried to act? It looks so easy because they are great at what they do.
He's sporting a Jackson Browne hair-do.
@MrRIL15 he was outstanding.
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RIP!
other way around bro
great interview...great life...
where's part 2
R.I.P.
RIP man
well said
He Died
dennis hopper in his looks and mannerisms reminds me of james franco... anyone else see this?
nightsoldier1112 No
francos a hack
Oh i see ,how does observing help ?
Yes. Reacting not acting
it's funny when actors try to make their job complicated and scientific
anyone can act
I can act and I'm not an actor
it's probably the easiest job in the world
That's probably the least perceptive comment I've ever read on acting.
There is some truth in that, people act every day of their lives..
@@mojopin70 Yea but they aren't aware they have to act. That's not really acting like acting in a role for a film then.
ramble much?
Blasphemous or not, I think Dennis was twice the actor than Dean ever was. I like Dean and obviously he gone too soon. Hopper directed groundbreaking films and played groundbreaking roles. He always seemed humble. Even blamed himself for upsetting Brando during the set of Apocalypse now. Brando got million dollars a week for chilling out with Coppola having his ego massaged. Hopper is underrated. One of the best character actors ever.
Dean was the best. He gave Hopper pointers, which shows Dean knew more about acting.
It’s a question that would’ve been great for someone to ask Dennis? Did you become equally good as James Dean ? A question we all can bicker over for the next 100 yrs 😉
James was THE best, the king, no one ever approached him. remember James died at 24 whereas Dennis went on for decades so had time to grow and do stuff.
@@katking6820 - Dennis loved and respected James so much
@@marcokite yes 4sure !! i’m just thinking now that Dennis would never say he reached James in terms of acting ability that is up to us to debate. I personally have to put Dennis slightly ahead of James. Easy Rider Blue Velvet Apocalypse Now . Even as i’m typing this I don’t say this with any real conviction. Simply 2 of the best ever .
He Lived
@sanjuz