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James Dean
James Dean was a popular American film actor in the 1950s. He is best known for his three and only lead movies, Rebel Without A Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. Dean has worked with many famous celebrities such as, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Julie Harris, Sal Mineo, etc. On September 30, 1955, James Dean died in a tragic car crash at only 24 years old. Today, after so many years, people still idolize Dean and see him as a cultural icon.
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Where is James Dean Porsche 550 spyder at now?
The Body of the car came up missing off a flat bed truck on its way to California. To this day the whereabouts of the body is unknown. The trans-axle of the car was bought by a Jack Styles who restores vintage race cars and also races them
Where did James Dean live with his family?
He moved from Californina to live with his Aunt and Uncle on the limits of Jonesboro and Fairmount Indiana.
He remarried soon after Jimmys mom died. He actually didnt die until 21 Feb 1995 and is buried next to his 2nd wife and James in Fairmount Indiana.
Isn't James Dean on the cover of the Beatles' Sgt Pepper album?
Yes, Aleister Crowley is on the cover. He is in the back row, the second person from the left.
What movie did John Wayne and James Dean play in?
James Dean appeared in only four movies in his entire career, and none of them had any appearance of John Wayne.
How old was James Dean when he was killed in a car crash?
Dean, who was born Feb. 8, 1931, was 24 when he was killed on Sept. 30, 1955.
What were the names of the movies James Dean made?
East of Eden (1955), Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Giant (1956) are the films he is mainly credited with. He did however, have some small, often uncredited parts in other films in his early career and also starred in quite a few television shows. For Dean's filmography, please see the related link below.
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I've read in some books that he had gotten Pier Angeli pregnant after she married Vic Damone but I think that's just hearsay.
James Dean's last movie was "Giant". He died 2 weeks after he finished filming. Some scenes had to be redub'd like the "last supper" scene with Corey Allen's voice who was in "Rebel Without A Cause" with Jimmy.
When did James Dean say Dream as if you'll live forever Live as if you'll die tomorrow?
This question is an opinion based question, so i am not sure if you will agree with me but here is my interpretation:
don't put limitations to your dreams, don't pursue something because you believe you won't have enough time. To be more general i think it means Try and make your dreams as big as possible and never stop dreaming.
The second part means live your life to the to the max everyday and try to do everything you can possibly do. take advantage of what life offers you because their are many opportunities, take nothing for granted.
James Dean was an actor. He made 3 movies before his death. East of Eden, Rebel without a Cause and Giant.He had bit parts in a few other movies but he wasnt credited with those.
He was born in Marion, California In February 1931. He lived in Fairmount until he was 5 when his dad got transferred to Santa Monica. They lived there until Jimmie was 9 when his mom died of cancer. He returned to live in Fairmount with his Aunt and Uncle until he was 18 and then moved back to live with his dad to pursue acting and to attend college.
He is not related to the sausage king/country singer Jimmy Dean.
There are several good books about him The Mutant King by David Dalton is one and Jimmy and Dizzy by Elizabeth Sheridan is another one.
What kind of motorcycle did James Dean buy?
The last one he bought was a British Triumph T-110 but he owned a 1947 Czech Whizzer an English cycle A Harley A 500cc Norton An Indian 500 And an Italian Lancia Scooter. There are 2 of his motorcyles including the Whizzer on display at the Fairmount Historical Museum.
Did James Dean and Marilyn Monroe date?
Marilyn Monroe and James Dean never dated. They never even met each other when they were alive. Monroe was several years older than him. While Dean was starting to establish his career and status in Hollywood, his life ended abruptly. Monroe died several years later as well. They each lead their own lives.
However, both Monroe and Dean are considered icons in Pop Culture.
Both died at very young. They are often depicted in art indicating that their beauty and tragic lives.
Monroe and Dean allegedly met once during the premiere of his debut film East of Eden(1955) and apparently disliked each other over 'Hollywood differences' (she enjoyed the spotlight and he hated it). They would've made an attractive couple though.
What sneakers did James dean wear?
I have searched and searched for this answer and 1 name keeps popping up, which is Tart Arne. It seems to be 1 brand that he wore. I've seen pictures of him with different pairs and styles but I havent found what those are. I contacted the James Dean Museum here in Fairmount to see if they know the others. The Tart Arne one's that he wore were the Liberty Optical Version, thick black frames. He also wore the same style but in a color called "honey tortoise" which was honey colored with darker stripes through. EDIT- I have also found that he wore Wayfarer style of Ray Bans
Some say that he only participated in gay acts to advance his career, but this is somewhat debatable. He most certainly DID participate in several homosexual acts, however, he is most commonly seen as being bisexual, for he was also a ladies' man.
There are reports that he was and there are reports the he was bi-sexual. It depends on who you talk to.
He lived with a man named Rogers Bracket whom he was rumored to have an affair with. He helped Jimmy get into a play which eventually led him into East of Eden.
Jimmy was serious with women as well. Elizabeth Sheridan and Pier Angeli were 2 of the more serious girlfriends.
He once told a fan magazine he wasn't going to live life with one hand tied behind his back when asked about his sexuality. That could have been him trying to get a rise out of the reporter or it could have been the truth.
Although a well known Wiki site shows Dean Martin being buried at The Los Angeles Cemetery most web sites correlate to the actor and singer as being buried close by at the Pierce Bros Westwood Memorial Park which is also located in Los Angeles.
What did James dean study in college?
Brentwood Elementary from Sept 1936-Feb 1938 McKinley Elementary from Feb 1938-May 1940 Fairmount West Ward from Sept 1940-May 1943 Fairmount High School from Sept. 1943-May 1949 Santa Monica City College from Sept. 1949-May 1950 UCLA from Sept 1950-Feb 1951
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams byGottfried Helnwein was painted in 1984 and is a copy of a 1942 painting by Edward Hopper of the same diner but with anonymous customers called Nighthawks. Note that the last of the four to die, Elvis Presley, died in 1977, just seven years before the painting was made.
What was the relationship between Audrey Hepburn and James Dean?
They were in love, but never married. Spencer Tracy's wife was brain dead I believe, so he wanted to wait to marry Katharine Hepburn until his wife died. But tragically Spencer Tracy died before his wife, so him and Katharine Hepburn were never husband and wife.
What was james dean's role in defining the american teenager?
Dean was a symbol of rebellion. American families had never seen anything like him before. When he began acting, his characters become famous for their total disregard of parental authority.
According to biographers and those who knew him in real life, James Dean was indeed rebellious. It is widely rumoured that he was bisexual and quite permiscuous. In the 1950's this was a huge deal.
Dean wanted to change the landscape of acting and of social beliefs. He portrayed strongwilled teenagers in his movies who "put adults in their places", so to speak. Teens all over the country were overjoyed to see someone who was brave enough to buck the system. Parents were shocked at his disrespect for traditional values and social boundaries. But kids loved it. Many have blamed James Dean for thetearing down of the traditional American/Christian value system that caused young people to question those very traditions and begin to change the way they looked at their upbringing.
I personally believe James Dean thought the whole thing was one big middle finger to the morals and values of Christians in our country. Obviously, this did him little good, as he never got to enjoy the havoc he started. He died at the age of twenty four. An arrogant young man who thumbed his nose at law enforcement, at God and at authority in general.
What kind of car was James Dean in when he crashed?
In September 1955, Dean replaced his white Porsche 356 Super Speedster with a new, silver Porsche 550 Spyder. Dean had the car specialized by having the number "130" painted on both the front and back. Also painted on the back of the car was "Little Bastard," Dean's nickname given to him by Bill Hickman (Dean's dialogue coach for Giant). On September 30, 1955, James Dean was driving his new Porsche 550 Spyder to an auto rally in Salinas, California when the fatal accident occurred. Originally planning to tow the Porsche to the rally, Dean changed his mind at the last minute and decided to drive the Porsche instead.
