James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment, 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). Dean's enduring fame and popularity rest on his performances in only these three films, all leading roles.
Dean's premature death in a car crash in 1955 cemented his legendary status. He became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (East of Eden (1955), and remains the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations after also receiving a Best actor nomination for Giant (1956).
In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him the 18th best male movie star on their AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars list. (Wikipedia)
Dean's premature death in a car crash in 1955 cemented his legendary status. He became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (East of Eden (1955), and remains the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations after also receiving a Best actor nomination for Giant (1956).
In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him the 18th best male movie star on their AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars list. (Wikipedia)
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| East of Eden (1955) |
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| East of Eden (1955) |
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| East of Eden (1955) |
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| East of Eden (1955) |
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| East of Eden (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Rebel Without a Cause (1955) |
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| Giant (1956) |
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| Giant (1956) |
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| Giant (1956) |
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| The James Dean Story (1957) |
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| The James Dean Story (1957) |
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| James Dean 1931-1955 |
As a huge, devoted JD fan, I have to say that I love this! The film posters and photos are all fantastic. Very awesome tribute, Steve. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the kind words, thank you for commenting!
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