JAMES DEAN

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James Dean was an iconic American actor whose career, though brief, had a profound impact on Hollywood and popular culture. He is best known for his roles in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, all of which are preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry. Dean's performances captured the spirit of 1950s youth, and he became a symbol of rebellion and youthful defiance. He received two posthumous Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. His personal life included relationships with actresses such as Pier Angeli and his untimely death in a car crash at age 24 further solidified his legendary status.

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James Dean's career lasted only five years, yet he became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s. His impact on cinema and pop culture was profound, even though he appeared in just three major films.

Dean was the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in East of Eden. He then earned a second nomination the following year for Giant, making him the only actor to receive two posthumous acting nominations.

Dean claimed his mother was partly Native American and his father belonged to a line of original settlers that could be traced back to the Mayflower. However, his father sent him to live with his aunt and uncle on their farm in Fairmount, Indiana, after his mother's death when Dean was nine years old.