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James Dean

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s, and his impact on cinema and popular culture was profound, although his career lasted only five years. He appeared in just three major films: Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he portrayed a…

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Occupation
Actor
Born
James Byron Dean (1931-02-08)February 8, 1931 Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Cause of death
Car crash
Died
September 30, 1955(1955-09-30) (aged 24) near Cholame, California, U.S.
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Resting place
Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana, U.S.

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Early life and education

Acting career

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Death

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James Dean

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James Dean

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related to Cited sources · 298
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related to Biographical films · 80
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related to Fashion · 32
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related to Personal life · 23
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related to Youth culture and music · 23
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related to External links · 8
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Born · 1
James Dean → James Byron Dean (1931-02-08)February 8, 1931 Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Cause of death · 1
James Dean → Car crash
Died · 1
James Dean → September 30, 1955(1955-09-30) (aged 24) near Cholame, California, U.S.
Height · 1
James Dean → 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

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James DeanBornJames Byron Dean (1931-02-08)February 8, 1931 Marion, Indiana, U.S.1.00infobox
James DeanCause of deathCar crash1.00infobox
James DeanDiedSeptember 30, 1955(1955-09-30) (aged 24) near Cholame, California, U.S.1.00infobox
James DeanHeight5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)1.00infobox
James DeanOccupationActor1.00infobox
James DeanResting placePark Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana, U.S.1.00infobox
James DeanWebsitewww.jamesdean.com1.00infobox
James DeanYears active1950–19551.00infobox
Frank Sinatrainstance ofDean himself listened to music ranging from African tribal music to the modern classical music of Stravinsky as well as to contemporary singers0.80text
Bartókinstance ofDean himself listened to music ranging from African tribal music to the modern classical music of Stravinsky as well as to contemporary singers0.80text
Morrisseyinstance ofHe has also been referenced in songs by artists0.80text
Jay-Zinstance ofHe has also been referenced in songs by artists0.80text

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