Hunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author born in Louisville, Kentucky, and the originator of Gonzo journalism, a style in which the reporter becomes a central participant in the story. After gaining attention with Hell's Angels, he published Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, first serialized in Rolling Stone, followed by Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72. His work was adapted into the films Where the Buffalo Roam, Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, in which he made a brief appearance, and The Rum Diary. He died by suicide at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1937-07-18 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Died
- 2005-02-20
Known for
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) — Other Duke in Matrix Flashback (uncredited)
- The Rum Diary (2011) — Novel
- Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) — Novel
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) — Self - Guest
- Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) — Self (archive footage)
- Fuck (2006) — Self (archive footage)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Breakfast with Hunter (2003) — Self
- For No Good Reason (2012) — Self (archive footage)
- Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007) — Self (archive footage)
- American Masters (1986) — Self
- Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) — Self
- Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020) — Self (Archive Footage)
- Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood (1978) — Self
- Anthem (1997) — Self
- Hunter Goes to Hollywood (2003) — Self