James Dean

James Dean
as Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955)
Born
James Byron Dean

(1931-02-08)February 8, 1931
DiedSeptember 30, 1955(1955-09-30) (aged 24)
Cause of deathroad crash
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJimmy Dean
OccupationActor
Years active1951–1955
Notable workJim Stark in Rebel Without a Cause

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American movie actor. He was best known for his part in a movie called Rebel Without a Cause. He was in two other movies East of Eden and Giant, both of which were huge successes. He got an Academy Award (Oscar) nomination after his death. He was the first person to get this nomination posthumously (after they died).


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