Hunter S. Thompson(1937-2005)

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Hunter S. Thompson in Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

Johnny Depp pays a call on his friend and hero Ralph Steadman and we take off on a high-spirited, raging and kaleidoscopic journey discovering the life and works of one of the most distinctive radical artists of the last 50 years.

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For No Good Reason (2012)

Hunter S. Thompson was born on 18 July 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Las Vegas Parano (1998), Rhum Express (2011) and Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008). He was married to Anita Thompson and Sondi Wright. He died on 20 February 2005 in Aspen, Colorado, USA.

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Known for

Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro in Las Vegas Parano (1998)

Las Vegas Parano

7.5

Writer

1998

Rhum Express (2011)

6.1

Writer

2011

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

7.6

Writer

2008

Bill Murray in Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Where the Buffalo Roam

6.5

Writer(as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson)

1980

Credits

Writer

Dem Tinseltown Homiez, the Hollywood Guys
3.6
TV Series
- Writer
- 2023
Rhum Express
6.1
- novel
- 2011
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
7.6
- writings
- 2008
Nash Bridges
6.8
TV Series
- story
- 1999–2001
Woman Found Dead in Elevator
8.1
Short
- special material
- 2000
Las Vegas Parano
7.5
- book
- 1998
Where the Buffalo Roam
6.5
- stories The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat and Strange Rumblings in Aztlan (as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson)
- 1980

Actor

Additional Crew

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For No Good Reason

For No Good Reason

Gonzo: The Life And Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo: The Life And Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo: The Life And Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo: The Life And Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson -- Theatrical Trailer

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson -- Theatrical Trailer

Personal details

Alternative names
- Dr. Gonzo
Height
- 1.91 m
Born
- July 18, 1937
- Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Died
- February 20, 2005
- Aspen, Colorado, USA(suicide by gunshot)
Spouses
Other works
Article: "The Curse Of Lono", "Playboy" (USA), December 1983, p.130-132+144+290-300.
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Trivia
After covering the 1972 Democratic Convention in Miami for Rolling Stone, Thompson went for an evening swim in the ocean to clear his head. When a light tropical storm blew up, Thompson was caught in a riptide and swept out to sea. He spent the rest of the night fighting to swim back to the beach, finally crawling ashore at 9:00 A.M.

Quotes
(Concerning Garry Trudeau modeling the "Doonesbury" character "Duke" after him): "I've never met Garry Trudeau, but if I ever do, I'll set him on fire".

Trademarks

Nicknames
- Raoul Duke
- Dr. Gonzo

FAQ

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When did Hunter S. Thompson die?
February 20, 2005
How did Hunter S. Thompson die?
Suicide by gunshot
How old was Hunter S. Thompson when he died?
67 years old
Where did Hunter S. Thompson die?
Aspen, Colorado, USA
When was Hunter S. Thompson born?
July 18, 1937

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