Dennis Hastert

John Dennis Hastert (born January 2, 1942) is an American former politician and convicted felon who served as the 51st speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1987 to 2007 and was the 6th longest-serving speaker in history, and the longest serving Republican. In 2016, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for financial offenses related to the sexual abuse of teenage boys, although he was never convicted of any sexual crimes.

Dennis Hastert is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Reeling in the Years (1999), Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021), Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004), Gasland (2010), Architects of Denial (2017), Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008), The Dark Side (2006), Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010). The recorded credits span 1999 to 2021, including 10 movies and 3 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.