James Dean: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As James Byron Dean
Born February 8, 1931 • Marion • Indiana
Died September 30, 1955 (aged 24) • California
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Treasury Men in Action" (1953) • "Campbell Playhouse" (1953) • "The Stu Erwin Show" (1951) • "Crossroads" (1955) • "Giant" (1956) • "Danger" (1953–1954) • "Tales of Tomorrow" (1953) • "Lux Video Theatre" (1952–1955) • "Studio One" (1952–1953) • "The Kate Smith Hour" (1953) • "CBS Television Workshop" (1952) • "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (1953) • "The Bigelow Theatre" (1951) • "Omnibus" (1953) • "General Electric Theater" (1954) • "Kraft Television Theatre" (1952–1953) • "East of Eden" (1955) • "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955) • "The Philco Television Playhouse" (1954) • "Family Theatre" (1951) • "Robert Montgomery Presents" (1953) • "The Big Story" (1953) • "The United States Steel Hour" (1955) • "You Are There" (1953) • "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1955)

Top Questions

When was James Dean born?
James Dean was born on February 8, 1931.
Where was James Dean born?
James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana, United States.

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