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Described as America’s first teenager, James Dean (1931 – 1955) only made three films but his unique talent and intensity left an indelible mark on Hollywood and audiences.
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I read his biography when doing Film Studies. He certainly had a sad background. I also read ‘Blessings in Disguise’ by Alec Guinness and he recounts how he foresaw Dean’s death in a car crash. And then Dean’s final appearance on camera was on a safety driving advert. Not to mention the tragedy that later accompanied Dean and his main two co-stars in ‘Rebel without a Cause’.
Wow, I had no idea James Dean died so young. That’s absolutely tragic
Who knows what he would have gone on to achieve. Tragic is the word.
And so he did!!! Such a superb actor, and a unique one at that, to be able to leave such strong mark in the film industry, with only three movies. I don’t think, no other actor, who died this young, has made such a great impression in Cinematic history ever.
A truly sad loss!!!!!
He really did explode onto he screen. Such intensity, such presence. A devastatingly sad loss he died so early.
God he was just so beautiful! I have actually only seen one of his films but I loved it and we had a James Dean table at our wedding.
James Dean table? That is different. What other ones did you have?
It was a 50s themed wedding so all the tables were named after icons of the area. Across the two weddings we had James Dean, Diana Dors, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Page and Marlon Brando.
What a fantastic idea http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/taylorforKacey.gif
I used to wonder if part of his mystique was that he died young, but then seeing his films I realize what a talent that was lost so young.
He was a tortured individual. So much talent. How many actors can have such a powerful impact with only three films?
some said that Heath Ledger(RIP) could’ve been his “double”…
Dean had such an incredible beginning, and Ledger had such an incredible final role. Wish the careers of both could have extended. Such talents.