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James Dean

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James Dean Fast Facts:

First professional acting job was in a Pepsi commercial.
Worked as a stunt tester for TV's Beat the Clock in 1950.
Drove competitively in professional car races.
Received his only two Academy Award nominations after he died for his work in 1955's East of Eden — the first posthumous acting nomination in Oscar history — and 1956's Giant.
Although he's remembered as an iconic movie star, he only made three films: the aforementioned East of Eden and Giant, and his breakthrough role in Rebel Without a Cause. The rest of his work was on television.
Died in fiery car crash on September 30, 1955. He was 24.
Was pictured on a postage stamp in 1996.

James Dean Relationships:
Liz Sheridan - Ex-significant Other
Mildred Dean - Mother
Pier Angeli - Ex-significant Other
Winton Dean - Father
James Dean Awards:
1955 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1956 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1957 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1956 Golden Globe: Special Achievement - Winner
College:
Attended Santa Monica Junior College, Santa Monica, CA; attended University of California, Los Angeles, CA