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James Dean

Acting

0.9 Popularity Feb 08, 1931 (24 years old) Marion, Indiana, USA

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim ...

Biography

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955) and surly ranch hand Jett Rink in Giant (1956).

After his death in a car crash on September 30, 1955, Dean became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in East of Eden. Upon receiving a second nomination for his role in Giant the following year, Dean became the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him the 18th best male movie star of Golden Age Hollywood in AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars list.

Filmography 81

2023
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2015
Children of 'Giant' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2015
Tab Hunter Confidential Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2006
The Real James Dean Movie

as Archival Footage

2005
East of Eden: Art in Search of Life Movie

as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

2005
James Dean: Sense Memories Movie

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2005
Året var 1955 Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2005
Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents Movie

as Himself (uncredited)

1996
Return to 'Giant' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1996
The Celluloid Closet Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1996
Rediscovering a Rebel Movie

as Self - 'Jim Stark' (archive footage)

1995
James Dean: A Portrait Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1995
James Dean and Me Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1992
Death Scenes 2 Movie

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1990
Death In Hollywood Movie

as (archive footage)

1990

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday February 08, 1931 (24 years old)
Died September 30, 1955
Place of Birth Marion, Indiana, USA
Also Known As One-Speed Dean, James Byron Dean, Jimmy Dean and 4 more
Years Active 1947 - 2023
Popularity 0.9
Career Stats
81 Total Credits
63 Movie Roles
18 TV Roles
3 Photos