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James Dean

James Dean is known for Rebel Without a Cause (1955), East of Eden (1955), Giant (1956).

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.

Questions about James Dean

How many James Dean films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 57 films with James Dean, from 1951 to 2025.

What is the best rated James Dean film?

The best rated James Dean film in the catalogue is Giant (1956), rated 7.6.

What was the first James Dean film?

The first James Dean film in the catalogue is Deadline - U.S.A., from 1952.

Who has James Dean worked with the most?

In the catalogue, James Dean shares the most credits with Dennis Hopper (2 films), Leonard Rosenman (2 films) and Natalie Wood (2 films).

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AWARDS 3 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
racing automobile driver
Studied at
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television · Santa Monica College · University of California, Los Angeles · Fairmount Public School
Father
Winton Dean
Mother
Mildred Marie Wilson

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Full filmography

73 films — 57 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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