James Dean
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Few actors have left such a deep mark with such a brief body of work as James Dean. An eternal symbol of youthful rebellion, this American actor starred in only three films before dying in a car accident at the age of twenty-four. His Jim Stark in 'Rebel Without a Cause' embodied the anguish of an entire generation, while 'East of Eden' and 'Giant' revealed a raw acting sensibility. Born in Indiana in 1931 and deceased in 1955, his intuitive method and tragic magnetism made him an instant myth, whose image continues to define the very idea of the youthful icon.
James Dean
17 Movies
12 Series
Few actors have left such a deep mark with such a brief body of work as James Dean. An eternal symbol of youthful rebellion, this American actor starred in only three films before dying in a car accident at the age of twenty-four. His Jim Stark in 'Rebel Without a Cause' embodied the anguish of an entire generation, while 'East of Eden' and 'Giant' revealed a raw acting sensibility. Born in Indiana in 1931 and deceased in 1955, his intuitive method and tragic magnetism made him an instant myth, whose image continues to define the very idea of the youthful icon.
TV Shows
Plays Rex Newman
The Big Story
1949
Plays The Boy
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Bradford
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Jeffrey Latham
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays William Scott
Studio One
1948
Plays Joey Frasier
Armstrong Circle Theatre
1950
Plays Paul Zalinka
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
Plays Fernand Lagarde
The United States Steel Hour
1953
Plays Man in Crowd
Crossroads
1955
Plays Bob Ford
You Are There
1953
Plays Robbie Warren
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
Plays Jim Cooper
Kraft Television Theatre
1947
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Giant
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Giant
Jett Rink
1956
Film
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Jeffrey Latham · 1 episode
1954–1955
TV
The United States Steel Hour
Fernand Lagarde · 1 episode
1954–1955
TV
Crossroads
Man in Crowd · 1 episode
1955
TV
Rebel Without a Cause
Jim Stark
1955
Film
East of Eden
Cal Trask
1955
Film
General Electric Theater
The Boy · 1 episode
1954
TV
The Philco Television Playhouse
Robbie Warren · 1 episode
1953–1954
TV
The Dark, Dark Hours
Bud
1954
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Dean still alive?
James Dean passed away on September 30, 1955 at age 24.
What are the most famous roles of James Dean?
James Dean is best known for roles in Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, Giant.
How many movies has James Dean been in?
Over a 4-year career (since 1951), James Dean has appeared in 17 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was James Dean's first movie?
The career of James Dean began with Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration (1951).
What is James Dean's most recent movie or series?
James Dean's most recent release is Giant, which premiered on November 8, 1956.
What TV shows has James Dean appeared in?
On television, James Dean has appeared in Studio One, Hallmark Hall of Fame, Robert Montgomery Presents, The Philco Television Playhouse.
James Dean
1931-02-08 · 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 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.