Where was James Dean from?
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USA
An icon of the 20th century.
💡 Did you know? James Dean grew up on a farm in Indiana and went to Hollywood young to become an actor.
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What does James Dean stand for?
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rebellious youth
Restless and vulnerable.
💡 Did you know? With „Rebel Without a Cause“, Dean became the symbol of rebellious, misunderstood post-war youth.
How many major films did Dean make?
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three films
Including Rebel Without a Cause.
💡 Did you know? Dean played leads in only three films: yet became one of the greatest icons in film history.
How did James Dean die?
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car accident
In 1955 in his sports car.
💡 Did you know? At just 24, Dean died in a 1955 car crash in his Porsche: shortly after filming a road-safety ad.
What made him a cult figure?
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early death
He stayed forever young.
💡 Did you know? His early death made Dean forever young, to this day he is a symbol of youthful cool and rebellion.
Screenshot: East of Eden (1955), Trailer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Which actor is shown here?
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James Dean
James Dean was a US actor who, despite only three films, became the immortal icon of rebellious youth.
💡 Did you know? He died at just 24 in a car crash and was the first actor nominated posthumously for the Best Actor Oscar, and that twice.
In which year was James Dean born?
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1931
Born: 8 February 1931 in Marion, Indiana
In which year did James Dean die?
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1955
Died: 30 September 1955 (car crash), aged 24
Where was James Dean born?
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Marion, Indiana
Born: 8 February 1931 in Marion, Indiana
How old was James Dean at death?
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24
Died: 30 September 1955 (car crash), aged 24
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