James Dean
Name
James Byron Dean
Birthplace
Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Birth date
February 8, 1931
Death place
Cholame, California, U.S.
Death date
September 30, 1955 (aged 24)
Occupation
Actor
Active Years
1950–1955
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is remembered in films such as Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant (1956).
Dean's premature death in a car crash cemented his legendary status.
Early life[]
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Career[]
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Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Fixed Bayonets! | Doggie | Samuel Fuller | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Sailor Beware | Boxing Trainer | Hal Walker | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Has Anybody Seen My Gal? | Youth at Soda Fountain | Douglas Sirk | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Trouble Along the Way | Extra | Michael Curtiz | Uncredited |
| 1955 | East of Eden | Cal Trask | Elia Kazan | Golden Globe Special Achievement Award for Best Dramatic Actor Jussi Award for Best Foreign Actor Nominated – Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor |
| 1955 | Rebel Without a Cause | Jim Stark | Nicholas Ray | Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor |
| 1956 | Giant | Jett Rink | George Stevens | Nominated – Academy Award for Best Actor |
External links[]
- James Dean on Wikipedia
