James Dean
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Summary
James Dean was born on February 8, 1931[1], in Marion[2]. He died on September 30, 1955[3], in Cholame[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], television actor[6], stage actor[7], racing automobile driver[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115,279 views/month, #2,098 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Park Cemetery[11]
- Father: Winton Dean[12]
- Mother: Mildred Marie Wilson[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Employer: Warner Bros. Entertainment[16]
- Educated at: UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[17], Santa Monica College[18], University of California, Los Angeles[19], Fairmount Public School[20]
- Award received: Henrietta Award[21], Theatre World Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23]
- Religion or worldview: Quakers[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: James Dean[26]
- Cause of death: car collision[27]
- Residence: Cholame[28], Fairmount[29], New York[30], Marion[31], Santa Monica[32]
- Sport: auto racing[33]
- Family name: Dean[34]
- Given name: Byron[35], James[36]
- Official website: http://www.jamesdean.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Dean[38]
- Commons gallery: James Dean[39]
- Student of: Jeff Corey[40], Lee Strasberg[41]
- Manner of death: accidental death[42]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[43], Henrietta Award[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[45]
Product Details
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: US[47]
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Began / founded: 1931-02-08[48]
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Ended / dissolved: 1955-09-30[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: ff2d8be4-5277-4c7d-b731-c617fbd40060[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Dean include James Dean Bradfield[51], a guitarist[52], b. 1969[53], of United Kingdom[54].
Why It Matters
James Dean has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include James Dean Bradfield[51], a guitarist[52], b. 1969[53], of United Kingdom[54].
FAQs
Where was James Dean born?
James Dean was born in Marion[2].
Where did James Dean die?
James Dean passed away in Cholame[4].
Who were James Dean's parents?
James Dean's father was Winton Dean[12]. James Dean's mother was Mildred Marie Wilson[13].
What did James Dean do for work?
James Dean worked as a film actor[5], television actor[6], stage actor[7], racing automobile driver[8], and actor[9].
Where did James Dean go to school?
James Dean was educated at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[17], Santa Monica College[18], University of California, Los Angeles[19], and Fairmount Public School[20].
What awards did James Dean receive?
Honors received include Henrietta Award[21], Theatre World Award[22], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].