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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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Poster of Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
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
Poster of Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
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
Poster of Children of 'Giant'
Children of 'Giant'
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Children of 'Giant'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 17 2015
Poster of Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter Confidential
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Tab Hunter Confidential
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 15 2015
Poster of The Real James Dean
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
Poster of James Dean: Little Prince, Little Bastard
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
Poster of East of Eden: Art in Search of Life
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
Poster of James Dean: Forever Young
James Dean: Forever Young
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in James Dean: Forever Young
Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of James Dean: Sense Memories
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
Poster of Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
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
Poster of James Dean: Born Cool
James Dean: Born Cool
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in James Dean: Born Cool
Thu, Mar 15 2001
Poster of Return to 'Giant'
Return to 'Giant'
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Return to 'Giant'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of The Celluloid Closet
The Celluloid Closet
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in The Celluloid Closet
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 30 1996
Poster of Rediscovering a Rebel
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
Poster of James Dean and Me
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
Poster of Death Scenes 2
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
Poster of Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
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
Poster of Hello Actors Studio
Hello Actors Studio
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Hello Actors Studio
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of Forever James Dean
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
Poster of Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
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
Poster of George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
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
Poster of James Dean: The First American Teenager
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
Poster of Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still
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
Poster of James Dean Remembered
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
Poster of The James Dean Story
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
Poster of Giant
Giant
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Giant
as 'Jett Rink'.
Thu, Nov 08 1956
Poster of Rebel Without a Cause
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
Poster of The Unlighted Road
The Unlighted Road
James Dean was
24 in The Unlighted Road
as 'Jeffrey Latham'.
Fri, May 06 1955
Poster of East of Eden
East of Eden
James Dean was
24 in East of Eden
as 'Cal Trask'.
Sun, Apr 10 1955
Poster of The Thief
The Thief
James Dean was
23 in The Thief
as 'Fernand Lagarde'.
Tue, Jan 04 1955
Poster of The Dark, Dark Hours
The Dark, Dark Hours
James Dean was
23 in The Dark, Dark Hours
as 'Bud'.
Sun, Dec 12 1954
Poster of Sherwood Anderson's I'm A Fool
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
Poster of Padlocks
Padlocks
James Dean was
23 in Padlocks
as 'The Man (Jack)'.
Tue, Nov 09 1954
Poster of A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
James Dean was
23 in A Star Is Born World Premiere
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Run Like a Thief
Run Like a Thief
James Dean was
23 in Run Like a Thief
as 'Robbie'.
Sun, Sep 05 1954
Poster of Harvest
Harvest
James Dean was
22 in Harvest
as 'Paul Zalinka'.
Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of The Bells of Cockaigne
The Bells of Cockaigne
James Dean was
22 in The Bells of Cockaigne
as 'Joey'.
Tue, Nov 17 1953
Poster of A Long Time Till Dawn
A Long Time Till Dawn
James Dean was
22 in A Long Time Till Dawn
as 'Joe Harris'.
Wed, Nov 11 1953
Poster of Life Sentence
Life Sentence
James Dean was
22 in Life Sentence
as 'Hank Bradon'.
Fri, Oct 16 1953
Poster of Keep Our Honor Bright
Keep Our Honor Bright
James Dean was
22 in Keep Our Honor Bright
as 'Jim Cooper'.
Wed, Oct 14 1953
Poster of Rex Newman
Rex Newman
James Dean was
22 in Rex Newman
as 'Todd Ingalls'.
Fri, Sep 11 1953
Poster of Death Is My Neighbor
Death Is My Neighbor
James Dean was
22 in Death Is My Neighbor
as 'J.B.'.
Tue, Aug 25 1953
Poster of Sentence of Death
Sentence of Death
James Dean was
22 in Sentence of Death
as 'Joe Palica'.
Mon, Aug 17 1953
Poster of Something For An Empty Briefcase
Something For An Empty Briefcase
James Dean was
22 in Something For An Empty Briefcase
as 'Joe Adams'.
Fri, Jul 17 1953
Poster of The Evil Within
The Evil Within
James Dean was
22 in The Evil Within
as 'Ralph'.
Fri, May 01 1953
Poster of Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way
James Dean was
22 in Trouble Along the Way
as 'Football Spectator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of The Hound Of Heaven
The Hound Of Heaven
James Dean was
21 in The Hound Of Heaven
as 'The Messenger'.
Thu, Jan 15 1953
Poster of Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
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
Poster of Forgotten Children
Forgotten Children
James Dean was
21 in Forgotten Children
as 'Bradford'.
Sun, Jun 22 1952
Poster of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
James Dean was
21 in Abraham Lincoln
as 'William Scott'.
Mon, May 26 1952
Poster of The Foggy, Foggy Dew
The Foggy, Foggy Dew
James Dean was
21 in The Foggy, Foggy Dew
as 'Kyle McCallum'.
Mon, Mar 17 1952
Poster of Deadline - U.S.A.
Deadline - U.S.A.
James Dean was
21 in Deadline - U.S.A.
as 'Press Boy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 14 1952
Poster of 10,000 Horses Singing
10,000 Horses Singing
James Dean was
21 in 10,000 Horses Singing
as 'Hotel Bellboy'.
Mon, Mar 03 1952
Poster of Sailor Beware
Sailor Beware
James Dean was
21 in Sailor Beware
as 'Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 08 1952
Poster of Jackie Knows All
Jackie Knows All
James Dean was
20 in Jackie Knows All
as 'Randy'.
Fri, Dec 07 1951
Poster of Fixed Bayonets!
Fixed Bayonets!
James Dean was
20 in Fixed Bayonets!
as 'Doggie (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 21 1951
Poster of Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration
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
Poster of The James Dean Classic
The James Dean Classic
James Dean will be
24+ in The James Dean Classic
as '(archive footage)'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Star Life
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
Poster of Arena
Arena
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Arena
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Crossroads
as 'Man in Crowd'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
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
Poster of You Are There
You Are There
James Dean was
21+ in You Are There
as 'Bob Ford'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
James Dean was
21+ in General Electric Theater
as 'The Boy, Bud'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
James Dean was
21+ in Omnibus
as 'Bronco Evans'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
James Dean was
20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Bradford'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
James Dean was
20+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as 'Jeffrey Latham'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
James Dean was
20+ in Tales of Tomorrow
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
James Dean was
19+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Kyle McCallum'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Armstrong Circle Theatre
Armstrong Circle Theatre
James Dean was
19+ in Armstrong Circle Theatre
as 'Joey Frasier'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
James Dean was
18+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as 'Paul Zalinka'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of The Big Story
The Big Story
James Dean was
18+ in The Big Story
as 'Rex Newman'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
James Dean was
17+ in Studio One
as 'William Scott, Joe Palica, Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
James Dean was
17+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
as 'Robbie Warren'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
James Dean was
16+ in Kraft Television Theatre
as 'Jim Cooper'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947