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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)'.

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)'.

Tue, Jun 20 2023

Children of 'Giant'

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Children of 'Giant'

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Apr 17 2015

Tab Hunter Confidential

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Tab Hunter Confidential

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

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'.

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

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)'.

Tue, May 31 2005

James Dean: Forever Young

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in James Dean: Forever Young

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)'.

Wed, May 11 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)'.

Sat, Jan 01 2005

James Dean: Born Cool

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in James Dean: Born Cool

Thu, Mar 15 2001

Return to 'Giant'

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Return to 'Giant'

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Sep 21 1996

The Celluloid Closet

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in The Celluloid Closet

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

Mon, Jan 01 1990

Hello Actors Studio

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Hello Actors Studio

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

Tue, Aug 13 1957

Giant

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Giant

as 'Jett Rink'.

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'.

Thu, Oct 27 1955

The Unlighted Road

James Dean was

24 in The Unlighted Road

as 'Jeffrey Latham'.

Fri, May 06 1955

East of Eden

James Dean was

24 in East of Eden

as 'Cal Trask'.

Sun, Apr 10 1955

The Thief

James Dean was

23 in The Thief

as 'Fernand Lagarde'.

Tue, Jan 04 1955

The Dark, Dark Hours

James Dean was

23 in The Dark, Dark Hours

as 'Bud'.

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'.

Sun, Nov 14 1954

Padlocks

James Dean was

23 in Padlocks

as 'The Man (Jack)'.

Tue, Nov 09 1954

A Star Is Born World Premiere

James Dean was

23 in A Star Is Born World Premiere

as 'Self'.

Tue, Sep 28 1954

Run Like a Thief

James Dean was

23 in Run Like a Thief

as 'Robbie'.

Sun, Sep 05 1954

Harvest

James Dean was

22 in Harvest

as 'Paul Zalinka'.

Mon, Nov 23 1953

The Bells of Cockaigne

James Dean was

22 in The Bells of Cockaigne

as 'Joey'.

Tue, Nov 17 1953

A Long Time Till Dawn

James Dean was

22 in A Long Time Till Dawn

as 'Joe Harris'.

Wed, Nov 11 1953

Life Sentence

James Dean was

22 in Life Sentence

as 'Hank Bradon'.

Fri, Oct 16 1953

Keep Our Honor Bright

James Dean was

22 in Keep Our Honor Bright

as 'Jim Cooper'.

Wed, Oct 14 1953

Rex Newman

James Dean was

22 in Rex Newman

as 'Todd Ingalls'.

Fri, Sep 11 1953

Death Is My Neighbor

James Dean was

22 in Death Is My Neighbor

as 'J.B.'.

Tue, Aug 25 1953

Sentence of Death

James Dean was

22 in Sentence of Death

as 'Joe Palica'.

Mon, Aug 17 1953

Something For An Empty Briefcase

James Dean was

22 in Something For An Empty Briefcase

as 'Joe Adams'.

Fri, Jul 17 1953

The Evil Within

James Dean was

22 in The Evil Within

as 'Ralph'.

Fri, May 01 1953

Trouble Along the Way

James Dean was

22 in Trouble Along the Way

as 'Football Spectator (uncredited)'.

Sat, Apr 04 1953

The Hound Of Heaven

James Dean was

21 in The Hound Of Heaven

as 'The Messenger'.

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)'.

Wed, Jun 25 1952

Forgotten Children

James Dean was

21 in Forgotten Children

as 'Bradford'.

Sun, Jun 22 1952

Abraham Lincoln

James Dean was

21 in Abraham Lincoln

as 'William Scott'.

Mon, May 26 1952

The Foggy, Foggy Dew

James Dean was

21 in The Foggy, Foggy Dew

as 'Kyle McCallum'.

Mon, Mar 17 1952

Deadline - U.S.A.

James Dean was

21 in Deadline - U.S.A.

as 'Press Boy (uncredited)'.

Fri, Mar 14 1952

10,000 Horses Singing

James Dean was

21 in 10,000 Horses Singing

as 'Hotel Bellboy'.

Mon, Mar 03 1952

Sailor Beware

James Dean was

21 in Sailor Beware

as 'Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)'.

Fri, Feb 08 1952

Jackie Knows All

James Dean was

20 in Jackie Knows All

as 'Randy'.

Fri, Dec 07 1951

Fixed Bayonets!

James Dean was

20 in Fixed Bayonets!

as 'Doggie (uncredited)'.

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'.

Sun, Mar 25 1951

The James Dean Classic

James Dean will be

24+ in The James Dean Classic

as '(archive footage)'.

Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Star Life

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Star Life

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990

Arena

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Arena

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975

Crossroads

James Dean would have been no older than

24 in Crossroads

as 'Man in Crowd'.

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'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953

You Are There

James Dean was

21+ in You Are There

as 'Bob Ford'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

General Electric Theater

James Dean was

21+ in General Electric Theater

as 'The Boy, Bud'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

Omnibus

James Dean was

21+ in Omnibus

as 'Bronco Evans'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame

James Dean was

20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame

as 'Bradford'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

James Dean was

20+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as 'Jeffrey Latham'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

Tales of Tomorrow

James Dean was

20+ in Tales of Tomorrow

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951

Lux Video Theatre

James Dean was

19+ in Lux Video Theatre

as 'Kyle McCallum'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950

Armstrong Circle Theatre

James Dean was

19+ in Armstrong Circle Theatre

as 'Joey Frasier'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

James Dean was

18+ in Robert Montgomery Presents

as 'Paul Zalinka'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950

The Big Story

James Dean was

18+ in The Big Story

as 'Rex Newman'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1949

Studio One

James Dean was

17+ in Studio One

as 'William Scott, Joe Palica, Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Philco Television Playhouse

James Dean was

17+ in The Philco Television Playhouse

as 'Robbie Warren'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948

Kraft Television Theatre

James Dean was

16+ in Kraft Television Theatre

as 'Jim Cooper'.

First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947