James Dean

James Dean was an American actor.

Though he is a cultural icon of teenage rebellion, James Dean's first foray into the world of acting was in a Pepsi commercial. Before gaining fame, he was in movies such as Fixed Bayonets! and Sailor Beware. He is most remembered for his key defining roles, which were Cal Trask in East of Eden, Jim Stark in Rebel Without a Cause, and Jett Rink in Giant. Dean also had a passion for auto racing, and he died in a car crash in 1995, which was the same year as his iconic roles.

Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have.James Dean

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.James Dean

I also became close to nature, and am now able to appreciate the beauty with which this world is endowed.James Dean

I think the one thing this picture shows that's new is the psychological disproportion of the kids' demands on the parents. Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.James Dean

If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man.James Dean

Only the gentle are ever really strong.James Dean

There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.James Dean

To me, acting is the most logical way for people's neuroses to manifest themselves, in this great need we all have to express ourselves.James Dean

Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.James Dean

James Dean was a famous American actor, who was born on February 8, 1931. As a person born on this date, James Dean is listed in our database as the 1st most popular celebrity for the day (February 8) and the 1st most popular for the year (1931).

People born on February 8 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. James Dean is the 46th most popular Aquarius.

Aside from information specific to James Dean's birthday, James Dean is the 311th most famous American.

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