Biography
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.
Acted in 2
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2011
1990s
- 1998
1980s
- 1980
Where the Buffalo Roam
Novel
Appearances21
2020s
- 2020
Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Self (Archive Footage)
2010s
- 2018
- 2012
For No Good Reason
Self (archive footage)
- 2010
Animals, Whores & Dialogue: Breakfast with Hunter Vol. 2
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Self
Free Lisl: Fear & Loathing in Denver
Self
Fuck
Self (archive footage)
- 2005
When I Die
Self
Come on Down: Searching for the American Dream
Self
- 2003
Breakfast with Hunter
Self
Hunter Goes to Hollywood
Self
1990s
- 1999
Tripping
Self
- 1997
Anthem
Self
- 1993
Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary
Self
1980s
- 1988
Hunter S. Thompson: The Crazy Never Die
Self
- 1986
