Dennis Hastert

Biography

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.

Known For

7.3

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

TV Series2021

7.1

Fahrenheit 9/11

Movie2004

9.5

Reeling in the Years

TV Series1999

6.8

Bigger Stronger Faster*

Movie2008

7.0

Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Movie2010

6.9

Architects of Denial

Movie2017

6.3

National Geographic: Inside the U.S. Secret Service

Movie2004

7.5

Why We Fight

Movie2005

Filmography