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James Dean. ... Although he may not have starred in many films, James Dean became
very famous in the entertainment field even after his death. ...
... James Dean was the ideal rebel back in the day, in which it influenced teenagers
to have the same rebel look, going against of what parents expected, doing ...
... A truly gifted actress and two talented actors, Paul Newman, James Dean, and Marilyn
Monroe have helped to shape and mold our generation, and are still a great ...
... The House on Mango Street “Sire” As the chapter opens, the first impression
of Sire is one of a James Dean type of character. ...
... Arnold Friend is also an example of contradictory personas. The one that
is clearly visible is his tough, James Dean type character. ...
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In the early 50s, America was introduced to one of the most influential people of this time. Although he may not have starred in many films, James Dean became very famous in the entertainment field even after his death. A star onscreen, Dean’s life outside of film was dreary and lonesome at times. His other hobby, street racing, ultimately led to his death at the young age of 24. Just like The Eagles stated in their hit song, James Dean was a great actor who, “lived fast and died young.” Although he died at the age of 24, he still made an impact in Hollywood then
and now.
On February 8, 1931, James Bryon Dean was born to Winton and Mildred Dean in Marion, Indiana. Dean was extremely close with his mother, who referred to him as James Bryon. On June 7, 1935 Dean’s family moved to California when James was only five. On April 14, 1940 Dean lost his mother to cancer. He was then sent by his father to Indiana to live on a farm with his aunt and uncle, Marcus and Orlense Winslow at the young age of nine. He was filled with great grief over his mother’s death for the rest of his life. Years later in an interview Dean stated, “My mother died on me when I was nine years old. What does she expect me to do? Do it alone?” When Dean entered high school, his strong points were debate and drama. On April 14, 1949 the Fairmont News read, “James Dean First Place Winner in Dramatic Speaking.” He also graduated high school in June of that same year. Dean then moved back to California and attended Santa Monica City College and lived with his father and step mother, where he majored in prelaw. Dean earned Cs and Ds in law classes, but As and Bs in acting. That following year, he transferred to the University of California to study theatre, but he later quit school to get as many auditions as possible, and at this time he worked as a parking lot attendant. His first professional acting role was in a soft drink commercial, which lead to a role as...
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