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- NAME: James Dean
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor
- BIRTH DATE: February 08, 1931
- DEATH DATE: September 30, 1955
- EDUCATION: University of California at Los Angeles
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Marion, Indiana
- PLACE OF DEATH: Paso Robles, California
- AKA: James Dean
- Full Name: James Byron Dean
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Actor and cultural icon James Dean starred in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age 24.
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Elizabeth Taylor - Giant (2:33)
James Dean - Rebel Without a Cause
Watch a short video about James Dean and learn how this popular actor met his untimely end.
Elizabeth Taylor - Giant
Elizabeth Taylor starred alongside Rock Hudson and James Dean in one of her most unforgettable roles in George Steven’s epic film "Giant."
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Automobile Accident Victims
View groupJames Dean, Princess Diana, Isadora Duncan, are among the notable people who lost their lives in automobile accidents or from injuries from car crashes.
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View groupOddly enough, some of the world's most wealthy individuals launched successful careers the moment they kissed their teachers goodbye. You'll be surprised to learn just who's listed in Biography.com's group of Famous Dropouts, including media magnate William Randolph Hearst, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, musicians Kanye West and Madonna, and billionaires Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs.
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