James Dean biography
James Dean was an American actor, born on 8 February 1931 in Marion, who died on 30 September 1955.
James Dean's screen career began in 1951 with The Stu Erwin Show, playing Randy.
James Dean appeared in 10 films and 15 television or streaming titles between 1951 and 1976.
Honours include Henrietta Award, Theatre World Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Also known as
- James Byron Dean
- Born
- 8 February 1931
- Died
- 30 September 1955 (aged 24)
- Birthplace
- Marion
- Work
- Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, Racing automobile driver, Actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1950 to 1955
- Awards
- Henrietta Award
- Theatre World Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
James Dean filmography
10 films and 15 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | James Dean: The First American Teenager | English | ||
| 1956 | Giant | Jett Rink | Filmed in 1955; released posthumously. Final role. | |
| 1955 | Rebel Without a Cause | Jim Stark | Released posthumously | |
| 1955 | The Unlighted Road | |||
| 1955 | East of Eden | Cal Trask | Lead film debut | |
| 1953 | Trouble Along the Way | Football Spectator | Uncredited | |
| 1952 | Sailor Beware | Boxing Trainer | Uncredited | |
| 1952 | Has Anybody Seen My Gal? | Youth at Soda Fountain | Uncredited | |
| 1952 | Deadline , U.S.A | Copyboy | Uncredited | |
| 1951 | Fixed Bayonets! | Hoggie | Uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | The United States Steel Hour | Fernand Lagarde | Episode: "The Thief" | |
| 1955 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | Jeffrey Latham | Episode: "The Unlighted Road" | |
| 1954 | The Philco Television Playhouse | Rob | Episode: "Run Like a Thief" | |
| 1953 | You Are There | Robert Ford | Episode: "The Capture of Jesse James" | |
| 1953 | The Kate Smith Hour | The Messenger | Episode: "The Hound of Heaven" | |
| 1953 | The Big Story | Rex Newman | Episode: "Rex Newman, Reporter for the Globe and News" | |
| 1953 | Tales of Tomorrow | Ralph | Episode: "The Evil Within" | |
| 1953 | Robert Montgomery Presents | Paul Zalinka | Episode: "Harvest" | |
| 1953 | Omnibus | Bronco Evans | ||
| 1953 | Armstrong Circle Theatre | Joey Frasier | Episode: "The Bells of Cockaigne" | |
| 1952 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Bradford | Episode: "Forgotten Children" | |
| 1952 | CBS Television Workshop | G.I. | Episode: "Into the Valley" | |
| 1951 | The Stu Erwin Show | Randy | Episode: "Jackie Knows All" | |
| 1951 | The Bigelow Theatre | Hank | Episode: "T.K.O." | |
| 1951 | Family Theater | John the Apostle | Episode: "Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration" |