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American actor (1931–1955)

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James Dean
Dean in a publicity still for Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Born	James Byron Dean (1931-02-08)February 8, 1931 Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Died	September 30, 1955(1955-09-30) (aged 24) near Cholame, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Car crash
Resting place	Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana, U.S.
Education
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1950–1955
Website	jamesdean.com

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor.

He became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s, despite a career that lasted only five years. His impact on cinema and popular culture was profound, even though he appeared in just three major films.

These films include Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he portrayed a disillusioned and