Acting
Dennis Cunningham
EN cinema · 3 credits
Born
2 January 1936
Died
5 March 2022 (aged 86)
Birthplace
Glencoe, Illinois, USA
Also known as Dennis Cunningham, Esq.
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
EN · 20157.0
as Self - Attorney
Who Bombed Judi Bari?
EN · 2012Not rated
as Self - Lead Attorney (archive footage)