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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Rebel Without a Cause (1955) — Jim Stark
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East of Eden (1955) — Cal Trask
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Giant (1956) — Jett Rink
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Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) — Press Boy (uncredited)
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Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) — Self (archive)
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Fixed Bayonets! (1951) — Doggie (uncredited)
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Sailor Beware (1952) — Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)
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Trouble Along the Way (1953) — Football Spectator (uncredited)
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The James Dean Story (1957) — Self (archive footage)
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Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952) — Youth at Soda Fountain (uncredited)
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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (2023) — Self (archive footage)
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Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024) — Self (archive footage)
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Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still (1974) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Studio One (1948) — William Scott
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Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration (1951) — John
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Paul Newman: The Restless (2023) — Self
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Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Bradford
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Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) — Paul Zalinka
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The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) — Robbie Warren
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) — Kyle McCallum
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Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
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The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) — Self (archive)
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General Electric Theater (1953) — The Boy
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The United States Steel Hour (1953) — Fernand Lagarde
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Return to 'Giant' (1996) — Self (archive footage)
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The Unlighted Road (1955) — Jeffrey Latham
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The Thief (1955) — Fernand Lagarde
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James Dean: Forever Young (2005)
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The Bells of Cockaigne (1953) — Joey
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Death In Hollywood (1990)
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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) — Jeffrey Latham
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Kraft Television Theatre (1947) — Jim Cooper
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James Dean and Me (1995) — Self (archive footage)
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Children of 'Giant' (2015) — Self (archive footage)
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Death Scenes 2 (1992) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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A Long Time Till Dawn (1953) — Joe Harris
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A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) — Self
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Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950) — Joey Frasier
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The Big Story (1949) — Rex Newman
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Crossroads (1955) — Man in Crowd