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James Dean

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Feb 08 1931

Birthplace: Marion, Indiana, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 30 1955

James Dean is 24 years old

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Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 2024

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2023

Children of 'Giant'

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Children of 'Giant' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2015

Tab Hunter Confidential

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Tab Hunter Confidential as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 2015

The Real James Dean

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in The Real James Dean as 'Archival Footage'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2006

James Dean: Little Prince, Little Bastard

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean: Little Prince, Little Bastard

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 2005

East of Eden: Art in Search of Life

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in East of Eden: Art in Search of Life as 'Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 31 2005

James Dean: Forever Young

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean: Forever Young

Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005

James Dean: Sense Memories

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean: Sense Memories as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2005

Året var 1955

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Året var 1955 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 2005

Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents as 'Himself (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

James Dean: Born Cool

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean: Born Cool

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2001

Return to 'Giant'

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Return to 'Giant' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1996

The Celluloid Closet

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in The Celluloid Closet as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1996

Rediscovering a Rebel

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Rediscovering a Rebel as 'Self - 'Jim Stark' (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996

James Dean and Me

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean and Me as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Death Scenes 2

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Death Scenes 2 as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Hello Actors Studio

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Hello Actors Studio as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988

Forever James Dean

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Forever James Dean as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Hollywood's Hidden Secrets as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983

James Dean: The First American Teenager

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean: The First American Teenager as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1975

Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1974

James Dean Remembered

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in James Dean Remembered as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

The James Dean Story

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in The James Dean Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1957

Giant

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Giant as 'Jett Rink'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1956

Rebel Without a Cause

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Rebel Without a Cause as 'Jim Stark'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1955

The Unlighted Road

James Dean was 24 in The Unlighted Road as 'Jeffrey Latham'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1955

East of Eden

James Dean was 24 in East of Eden as 'Cal Trask'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1955

The Thief

James Dean was 23 in The Thief as 'Fernand Lagarde'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1955

The Dark, Dark Hours

James Dean was 23 in The Dark, Dark Hours as 'Bud'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1954

Sherwood Anderson's I'm A Fool

James Dean was 23 in Sherwood Anderson's I'm A Fool as 'The Boy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1954

Padlocks

James Dean was 23 in Padlocks as 'The Man (Jack)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1954

A Star Is Born World Premiere

James Dean was 23 in A Star Is Born World Premiere as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954

Run Like a Thief

James Dean was 23 in Run Like a Thief as 'Robbie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1954

Harvest

James Dean was 22 in Harvest as 'Paul Zalinka'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953

The Bells of Cockaigne

James Dean was 22 in The Bells of Cockaigne as 'Joey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1953

A Long Time Till Dawn

James Dean was 22 in A Long Time Till Dawn as 'Joe Harris'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1953

Life Sentence

James Dean was 22 in Life Sentence as 'Hank Bradon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1953

Keep Our Honor Bright

James Dean was 22 in Keep Our Honor Bright as 'Jim Cooper'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1953

Rex Newman

James Dean was 22 in Rex Newman as 'Todd Ingalls'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1953

Death Is My Neighbor

James Dean was 22 in Death Is My Neighbor as 'J.B.'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1953

Sentence of Death

James Dean was 22 in Sentence of Death as 'Joe Palica'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1953

Something For An Empty Briefcase

James Dean was 22 in Something For An Empty Briefcase as 'Joe Adams'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1953

The Evil Within

James Dean was 22 in The Evil Within as 'Ralph'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1953

Trouble Along the Way

James Dean was 22 in Trouble Along the Way as 'Football Spectator (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1953

The Hound Of Heaven

James Dean was 21 in The Hound Of Heaven as 'The Messenger'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1953

Has Anybody Seen My Gal?

James Dean was 21 in Has Anybody Seen My Gal? as 'Youth at Soda Fountain (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1952

Forgotten Children

James Dean was 21 in Forgotten Children as 'Bradford'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1952

Abraham Lincoln

James Dean was 21 in Abraham Lincoln as 'William Scott'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 26 1952

The Foggy, Foggy Dew

James Dean was 21 in The Foggy, Foggy Dew as 'Kyle McCallum'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1952

Deadline - U.S.A.

James Dean was 21 in Deadline - U.S.A. as 'Press Boy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1952

10,000 Horses Singing

James Dean was 21 in 10,000 Horses Singing as 'Hotel Bellboy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1952

Sailor Beware

James Dean was 21 in Sailor Beware as 'Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1952

Jackie Knows All

James Dean was 20 in Jackie Knows All as 'Randy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1951

Fixed Bayonets!

James Dean was 20 in Fixed Bayonets! as 'Doggie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1951

Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration

James Dean was 20 in Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration as 'John'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1951

The James Dean Classic

James Dean will be 24+ in The James Dean Classic as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Star Life

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Star Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990

Arena

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Arena as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975

Crossroads

James Dean would have been no older than 24 in Crossroads as 'Man in Crowd'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1955

The United States Steel Hour

James Dean was 22+ in The United States Steel Hour as 'Fernand Lagarde'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953

You Are There

James Dean was 21+ in You Are There as 'Bob Ford'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

General Electric Theater

James Dean was 21+ in General Electric Theater as 'The Boy, Bud'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

Omnibus

James Dean was 21+ in Omnibus as 'Bronco Evans'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame

James Dean was 20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Bradford'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

James Dean was 20+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Jeffrey Latham'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

Tales of Tomorrow

James Dean was 20+ in Tales of Tomorrow

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951

Lux Video Theatre

James Dean was 19+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Kyle McCallum'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950

Armstrong Circle Theatre

James Dean was 19+ in Armstrong Circle Theatre as 'Joey Frasier'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

James Dean was 18+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as 'Paul Zalinka'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950

The Big Story

James Dean was 18+ in The Big Story as 'Rex Newman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1949

Studio One

James Dean was 17+ in Studio One as 'William Scott, Joe Palica, Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Philco Television Playhouse

James Dean was 17+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as 'Robbie Warren'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948

Kraft Television Theatre

James Dean was 16+ in Kraft Television Theatre as 'Jim Cooper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947