Dennis Cunningham

Acting

86 years oldGlencoe, Illinois, USA

Biography

Dennis Dickson Cunningham was an American civil rights lawyer. He was a founder of the People’s Law Office. After the killings of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, he successfully sued the United States government on behalf of the Black Panthers. In 1982, the case was settled for $1.85 million.

Personal Details

Born

January 2, 1936 - March 5, 2022 (age 86)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Glencoe, Illinois, USA

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Dennis Cunningham, Esq.

Movies (3)

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

as Self - Attorney

2015

Who Bombed Judi Bari?

Who Bombed Judi Bari?

as Self - Lead Attorney (archive footage)

2012

The Forest for the Trees

The Forest for the Trees

as Self

2005