Born in a small city in Indiana, Dean soon. Winton was a dental technician at the local Veterans Hospital, a job he. A signed photo of James Dean addressed to his one-time New York manager is set for auction on May 25, 2023. At the time of his death, Dean had completed three movies, East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, only the first of which had been released. , then hit the road again. Receiving a lot of attention from both parents, he was particularly close to his mother. Actress Liz Sheridan, famed for playing Jerry Seinfeld’s sitcom mom and telling all about being James Dean’s 1950s lover, has died at the age of 93. 2. Njegov je najslavniji film Buntovnik bez razloga (1955. ジェームズ・ディーンと一緒に乗っていた整備士のラルフ・ウッタリックは、衝突で車外に投げ出され、骨折したものの、命に別状はありませんでした。. But when James died in a car crash in 1955 at the age of 24, those dreams were shattered, along with the hearts of his many adoring fans. After grade school, he moved to New York to pursue his dream of acting. The story takes place in wartime Vietnam and follows a group of soldiers who refuse to leave their dogs behind. net. It's impossible to watch Rebel without a deep sense of regret, of loss. The Mysterious Horror Hostess that Reportedly Cursed James Dean. actor James Dean in 1955, is seen near the intersection of Highways 46 and 41 near Cholame, California September 30, 2005. Dean died in a car accident in 1955 at the age of 24. In 1938, Mildred Dean was diagnosed with uterine cancer. James Dean. Dean in an iconic publicity still from Rebel Without a Cause, wearing his signature red Harrington jacket. The crime scene photos of the wreckage barely resemble a car, as James is carried away on a stretcher to be pronounced dead later. He is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. With this in mind, there are several style. CNN —. The Death of James Dean: The Untold Story Behind The Mystery It is 5:45 p. He became an icon of the disillusioned teenager. James Dean died 60 years ago, after just one of his films had been released. (WANE) — Saturday marks 68 years since the death of actor James Dean, who died in a crash in California in 1955. Getty. James Dean was passionate about cars and owned several throughout his life, including a Triumph Tiger T110 motorcycle, a Porsche 356 Speedster, and the Porsche 550 Spyder in which he died. Rebel is more than a monument to its star, it's a. Pete the Cat is a fictional cartoon cat, created by American artist James Dean. The motorcycle that Marlon Brando rides in 1953’s The Wild One was his personal Triumph Thunderbird 6T. James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead. James Dean was greatly enthusiastic in regard to his duties as a president, and often came across as cheerfully. The current wye configuration was built in 1958, a Caltrans spokesperson says—after Dean’s death. A replica of a Porsche 550 Spyder, similar to that owned and driven by U. Actor Alec Guinness also had a premonition of Dean’s death and warned him not to get in his new car. His death at 24 made him an iconographic piece of the cultural lexicon. James Dean Films. Anh được biết đến như một huyền thoại của lịch sử điện ảnh Hollywood, đại diện cho những thay đổi của giới trẻ và tầng. As of November 2023, Deen’s net worth is believed to have an approximate net worth of $4 million. He earns an annual salary of $240,000. James Dean's Death. On Wednesday, news broke that famously not-living actor James Dean had been cast in an upcoming Vietnam film called Finding Jack. Robert Mitchum in his final role plays Giant director George Stevens. While many locals saw Dean's mangled sports car afterward, few of those motorists would have known the driver by name in September 1955. According to numerology, James Dean's Life Path Number is 6. AP/David Azia. It was understanding that Paul Newman got a lot of the roles that. Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age romantic drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. Life-size plastic moulds of his head also went for five bucks apiece. 99. At around 5:45 P. That’s when she saw a tweet accusing porn star James Deen of rape. And he shocked the. Dean, in a short period of time, rose to become one of the most iconic figures in American cinema, before his untimely passing. ”. Ashley Fires (left) said she hoped speaking out about the moment James Deen (right) allegedly ‘nearly raped’ her in 2015 would spur positive change in the adult entertainment industry and. But she died on July 14, 1940. His First Television Apperance Was On A Commercial. (Both men. Dean was pronounced dead on arrival at 6:20 p. Porn actor James Deen co-starred with Lindsay Lohan in 2013's "The Canyons," playing Christian, a "film producer who enjoys filming his own three-way sex sessions," according to IndieWire. Apparently, Dean got help from the studio to fake his death and move out of the country under a new identity. James Dean fans will soon be able to get their hands on some of his most precious possessions — for a hefty price!. At 9-years-old, James Dean found himself riding a train back to Marion, along with his grandmother and the coffin containing Mildred Dean. Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic James Dean stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. 5-liter class races. The latter two films. The current. View Comments. 30, 1955, at age 24, a debate has raged about him. James Dean owned. In the summer of 1951, Dean, just 20, met and moved in with a much older man, Rogers Brackett, whose bed he shared. Adam, however, is more inclined towards his other son, Aron, whose girlfriend is smitten by Cal’s raw charm. Seven days later, James Dean tragically lost his life after his Porsche 550 Spyder crashed head-on into a Ford Custom Tudor coupe. Actor: East of Eden. James Dean and his iconic (not to mention infamous) Porsche 550 Spyder. Gender: Male. by the attending emergency room physician, Dr. Stock was immediately intrigued and wanted to photograph Dean for a story in Life magazine. James Dean: Ultimate Collector's Edition is available on Blu-ray 11/5/13 at the WB Shop on John Steinbeck's novel and directed. 30, it arrived alongside a bizarre piece in Fortune magazine announcing that Dean would be appearing in a new movie, Back to Eden. 00. His performance as Jim Stark - "the bad boy from a good family" - as the ads described it - is a masterful. At that time, Dean had only starred in one film, “East of Eden,” which had been released that spring. Rebel Without a Cause (1955) A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Born: February 8, 1931 Marion, Indiana Died: September 30, 1955 Paso Robles, California American actor. James Dean's movie career was so brief that his undying legend almost completely overshadows the films themselves. Dunn, who bears a tiny tattoo of a dagger dripping with blood on his right. History writes that on September 30, 1955, James Dean's Spyder collided with a Ford sedan at an intersection in Cholame, California. Auction your item that is for sale. Dean and his mechanic never made it to Salinas. Just under a month before Rebel Without A Cause premiered in New York, James Dean had been killed in a tragic auto accident at the age of 24. Anh được biết đến như một huyền thoại của lịch sử điện ảnh Hollywood, đại diện cho những thay đổi của giới trẻ và tầng lớp xã hội Mỹ thập niên 1950. He forms a substitute 'family' with girlfriend Natalie Wood (Judy) and timid Sal Mineo (Plato) after a tragic incident - an automobile test-of-nerves dare known as the "chickie run" - has brought them together. OCLC. Posted on October 13, 2014, 7:34 am. Courtesy of the James Dean Gallery. Nearly seven decades after he died, James Dean "has been cast as the star in a new, upcoming movie," reports the BBC: A digital clone of the actor — created using. Zapamćen je kao kultna ikona i simbol razočaranja i društvene otuđenosti mladih. “If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man. An old interview of James Dean discussing his love of car racing. To honor Dean’s life and legacy, fans of one of the well-known. This police photo shows the mangled Porsche actor James Dean drove in the accident that killed him. Despite starring in just three major feature films before his untimely death after a car accident at age 24 in 1955, James Dean has endured. m. 3. Early in Rebel Without a Cause, Sal Mineo’s Plato spots James Dean’s Jim in the school hallway, the morning after they’ve had a chance encounter while being booked at the local police. 24K views 1 year ago #JamesDean #Inheritance #Money. He was only 24 years old when he died in a car accident in 1955. “Only the gentle are ever really strong. James Dean optrådte første gang på tv i en reklame for Pepsi Cola i 1950. Known for his roles in "East of. His early death remains a source of lurid. The star of three movies, he was aged just 24. Dean was killed instantly, but Little Bastard would go on to cause considerably more trouble. M. He is a celebrity Actor. Roughly 30,000 people are expected to gather for food and fun in remembrance of cinematic icon James Dean at the 47th annual James Dean Festival, slated for Sept. James Dean. Just like Brando, Dean entered into the Actors Studio, purchased a Triumph motorcycle, and enjoyed playing the bongos. Retired porn actor and now–radio show host Lisa Ann came to porn and film actor James Deen's defense on Wednesday, saying the actor is "beside himself" in the wake of several sexual assault allegations made against him. 73 m) [3] Website. ”. He originally wanted to call himself Clint Cunnilingus. We’ve brought a whole new generation of filmgoers to be aware of James Dean,” said Ernst. " - James Dean. 33. But "Rebel Without a Cause" was enormously influential at the time, a milestone in the creation of new idea about young people. His mother, with whom he was close, died of uterine cancer when he was 9, and he was sent to live with an aunt and uncle in Indiana. This assembly may be the only documented and provable part of the James Dean Spyder known to still exist, and it is certainly the only part anyone may be able to see publicly. James Dean was born February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Winton and Mildred Dean. In the early 1970s, mechanical pole lights were added to illuminate the. Lindsay Lohan's co-star in The Canyons has lived a very, um, interesting life. Preston Lerner The headline on the TMZ website was bizarre enough to inspire a ‘you’ve-gotta-be-kid-ding-me’ double take: “James Dean ‘Cursed’ Transaxle Sells for $400K. In an adaptation from his new book, Everybody Thought We Were Crazy: Dennis Hopper, Brooke Hayward, and 1960s Los Angeles, the author reveals how a young Dean helped give teenage Hopper his. 38 EDT 11. When movie star James Dean died in car crash at the age of 24 in 1955, teenagers nationwide burst into tears at the news. James Dean, who shared an equally complicated relationship with his father, brought out the anguish of his character Caleb ‘Cal’ Trask exceptionally well, desperately prying for his father, Adam’s, affections. 5-liter class races. , Hollywood star James Dean died — spectacularly. "To my way of thinking, an actor's course is set even before he's out of the cradle. For 60 years, since James Dean died in a car crash on the late afternoon of Sept. John Dean on Capitol Hill on 10 June 2019. Several never-before-seen items, which belonged to the Hollywood icon over the three years during his meteoric rise to his untimely death in a car accident, will be going up for auction by Nate D. After the 1955 accident, bits and pieces of Jimmy’s Spyder were sold as souvenirs. Jennifer Rosenberg. For 60 years, since James Dean died in a car crash on the late afternoon of Sept. “To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication. . The young actor made only three movies in his career – East of Eden (1955) where he played the bad boy brother in the “Cain and Abel” retelling, his signature role. A few years earlier, in 2016, performer Nikki Benz alleged on-set abuse during a shoot for the porn production company Brazzers at the hands of performer Ramon Nomar and director Tony T. James Dean was an actor and an amateur racer; he bought a Porsche to win some races, but the fast car eventually led him to his death. Also known as. By: Cherise Threewitt | Dec 8, 2022. Best Known For: Movie actor and cultural icon. “Only the gentle are ever really strong. . James Dean loved racing cars, and in fact he and his brand-new, $7000 Porsche Spyder convertible were on their way to a race in Salinas, 90 miles south of San Francisco. Best remembered for his star-making turn as disaffected outcast Jim Stark in the 1955 film, Rebel Without a Cause, and for his whirlwind life that was cut short at just 24 years of age, the casual cool of James Dean still looms large over the popular consciousness. when Dean was six years old. Dean was killed instantly, but Little Bastard would go on to cause considerably more trouble. A week later he was dead. Simmons so admired Nurmi that there was little he wouldn't do. Rex/REX USA Rex/REX USA. His father, a dental technician, moved the family to. ). 1955s East of Eden where he portrayed the bad-boy murderous brother in a retelling of the biblical Cain and Abel story. The theory goes that Dean hated the fame and the obsessive fans that came with it. Sanders Auctions on May 25,. Seen as the original teenage rebel, the image of Dean leaning against a wall with a cigarette in hand is timeless and ingrained in the public consciousness. By Leslie Veliz / Updated: April 22, 2022 9:37 am EST Indiana-born James Dean is a celebrated icon whose life ended too soon. . James Dean, 24, one of Hollywood’s brightest new motion-picture stars, was killed early last night in a head-on collision at the rural town of Cholame, about 19 miles east. James Dean made only three major movies, all in the same calendar year. Known for his roles in "East of Eden" and "Rebel Without a Cause," Dean's short film career has transcended generations and his prevailing legacy continues to epitomize American youth in the 1950s (per Britannica ). Posted on October 13, 2014, 7:34 am. As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, at the time of his death, Dean was worth $96,000, or about $920,000 today. Followed by. Dean will play a character. Giant, the 1956 western classic which featured James Dean in his final role. 32. James Byron Dean was born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana, to Mildred Marie (Wilson) and Winton A. A nearly 400-item lot of James Dean-related memorabilia featuring artifacts from the late Hollywood legend, including signed photos, letters and a Warner Bros. Six decades later, the charismatic screen idol has lost none of his power to captivate. The 4-Speed transaxle from the 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder nicknamed 'Li'l Bastard' that James Dean fatally crashed in September1955 in California was sold at auction for $382,000. 2. James Dean Dies in Car Crash. (Photo by Warner Brothers/Getty Images) James Dean summed up what it meant to be young and alienated in 1950s America. This story first appeared in the Nov. His checking account had a balance of $3,256. M. The collision claimed his life at the age of 24, leaving behind a legacy that would endure for generations. James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor with a career that lasted five years. Fiona Macdonald finds out how photos in a Life essay – brought together in a new book – helped to create an icon. “Only the gentle are ever really strong. Barris gave Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder tartan seats, stripes over the rear wheels and the number “130. According to the Attorney General’s Office, James Dean Bulger was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree theft of property, aggravated theft by deception and first-degree financial. ” – James Dean “If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live after he’s died, then maybe he was a great man. 1. "Don. ”. Death of James Dean on Wikipedia. Subscribe. The intersection as it existed at the time of the accident was obliterated in 1959 when the highway was widened and rechannelled with a safety island. He would become a cultural. 5 ft 8 in (1. 28 on Twitter. James Dean’s Birth. Dean called her Annarella like Cinderella and exchanged items of jewelry as love tokens. His performance as Jim Stark - "the bad boy from a good family" - as the ads described it - is a masterful. Grant County, Indiana native James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true legacy. Dean’s death was a shock to the nation, as he was only 24 years old and had. Robert Bossert. James Dean is more than an actor in the mind of many. James Byron Dean ( 8. , ate at a diner around 4:45 P. 10 EDT. #JamesDean #Inheritance #MoneyRead Ful. Dean was born in Marion Ind. Dean, a farmer turned dental technician. According to James Dean 4 Ever, the boy's paternal grandmother hastened to Santa Monica to help care for Mildred. (Nate D. 22-24. Updated on 01/14/20. His success, however, is overshadowed by his father's (Michael Moriarty. Outside his mid-1950s films, one of which the movie studio released after his death, Dean lives on with an iconic wardrobe: a classic white t-shirt, Levi’s jeans, and a red Harrington jacket. Car accident. Other sexual liaisons developed with Peter Lawford, Sal Mineo, Rock Hudson, Chuck Connors, and George Peppard. He originally wanted to call himself Clint Cunnilingus. 48. Revered by fresh generations of fans born years after his untimely death, the glamor of his limited but incandescent legacy of cinematic classics - East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and. Roughly 30,000 people are expected to gather for food and fun in remembrance of cinematic icon James Dean at the 47th annual James Dean Festival, slated for Sept. California. CNN —. 529761572. with his mechanic by his side. At the time of his sudden death on September 30, 1955, at age 24, James Dean had starred in only one motion picture released in theaters. In 1950, like many up-and-coming actors, Dean appeared in a TV commercial. October 18, 2018, The inside of a “dingy frame house” on Larrabee Street in West Hollywood looked more akin to a “witch-doctor’s shack in the wilds of Haiti. 2. James Dean: Forever Young, a new documentary, will be screened at the NFT on May 24. Starred in Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden, then died in a 1955 car crash at a tragically young age. Only now, with a new generation rejecting old assumptions about gender roles and sexuality—one in six members of Gen Z self-identify as queer, according to a. Unfortunately, a car crash took his life at 24. It looks at his life. While enjoying his newfound success, Dean embarks on a relationship with Italian actress Pier Angeli (Valentina Cervi). Sanders Auctions on May 25, according to a press release by the auction house. Along came a spyder, picked up a rider Took him down the road to eternity James Dean, James Dean, you bought it sight unseen. He was only 24 years old on September 30, 1955, when he was driving down Route 466 in his Porsche 550 Spyder and a car collided with his, killing him almost instantly. According to The Death of James Dean, by Warren Newton Beath, Maila Nurmi first spotted James Dean at the premiere of the Audrey Hepburn film, Sabrina. Birth State: Indiana. Immediately after adult film star James Deen wrapped production of The Canyons in August, he returned to porn. 2004–present. After Dean supposedly reassured Wütherich, “that guy’s gotta stop, he’ll see us,” the two cars. After paying our respects to Dean, we wander the vast cemetery looking at the various stones and monuments. James Byron Dean was born on February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana. Outside of the school team, he played American Legion Baseball where. American actor (1931–1955) James Byron Dean. English. James Dean is rumoured to have hooked up with Carroll Baker (1955), Darryl F. 30 septembrie 1955, Cholame (d), comitatul San Luis Obispo, California, SUA) a fost un actor american de teatru și film, care a marcat tineretul american post-belic, mai ales prin rolul lui Jim Stark din filmul "Rebel fără cauză" ( Rebel Without a Cause ). Do you think you know a lot about TV? Try our quiz and enter to win $500!Click below to check the trivia questionJames Dean was only 24 years old at the time. Photograph: Nate D. "So the director's task is just that to direct, to point the way. In 2015, Deen’s ex-girlfriend posted a tweet accusing him of rape. Giant (1956) Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates. You read that right. The quick machine featured a 1498 cc four-cylinder. As a child, Dean's father left behind his farming career and moved the family to Santa Monica, California to train as a dental. 1. ” – James Dean “The gratification comes in the doing, not in the results. By. James Dean was born February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Winton and Mildred Dean. september 1955 Cholame, Californien) var en amerikansk skuespiller. The cause of death listed on Dean's death certificate is listed as a broken neck, multiple fractures. 4. The other two roles that defined his stardom. 30, 1955, at age 24, a debate has raged about him. Born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, James Byron Dean was the only child of Winton and Mildred (Wilson) Dean. James Dean died without a will. Fasten your. “If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man. Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images. James Dean was born on February 8, 1931, to Winton Dean and Mildred Wilson Dean. Movie Star James Dean was tragically killed in a car accident in 1955 at the age of 24. He was recognized as brilliant, worked with three top directors and was then was killed so suddenly that two of his three pictures, all Warners films, were released after his death. On Sept. Also known as. James Dean’s parents were of mostly English ancestry, with smaller amounts of Scottish, German, Irish and Welsh. M. “I used to fly around quite a bit, you know, I took a lot of unnecessary chances on. Then the actor takes over. His Porsche Spyder convertible, which he lovingly named. S. 30, 1955, James Dean and a group of friends made their way to a race in Salinas, about 90 miles south of San Francisco. 23 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. James Dean was born on February 8, 1931 (age 24) in Marion, Indiana, United States. Although he made few films before his death in a car accident at the age of 24, his performances, perhaps most notably in Rebel Without a Cause (1955), have proved enduring. In contrast to the intelligent personality that his. A former editor of The Fairmount News has an Underwood typewriter etched into the back of his tombstone. Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson stars as Stock who followed the not-yet-famous Dean around New York City and to his hometown Fairmount, Indiana and captured him in a series of evocative. The headline on the TMZ website was bizarre enough to inspire a ‘you’ve-gotta-be-kid-ding-me’ double take: “James Dean ‘Cursed’ Transaxle Sells for $400K. His parents are both, after a fashion, rocket scientists. contract garnered a sum of more than. Pier Angeli's father called her Annarella when she was growing up in Italy. According to IMDb, the actor rose through the ranks as a television. In the decades following his death, many of those who knew James Dean best––actors, directors, friends, lovers (both men and women), photographers, and Hollywood columnists––shared stories of their first-person experiences with him in interviews and in the articles and autobiographies they wrote. , then hit the road again. A rising star in Hollywood, James Dean’s death on September 30, 1955 was a shock to us all. The film has not aged well, and Dean's performance seems more like marked-down Brando than the birth of an important talent. The conservative tan suit he wears marks him as an adult, but his movements are those of a frightened child. James Byron Dean was born on February 8, 1931. I. m. In New York City, he took ballet classes with choreographer Katherine Dunham. We come across the gravesite of a married couple whose headstone is in the shape of James Dean. Good Channel -. Fairmount High School Principal, 1948. James Dean’s career as an actor and racer was cut tragically short on September 30, 1955, when his “Little Bastard” Porsche 550 Spyder was involved in a catastrophic collision on the way to a race meeting. Back in 2019 I bought a CNC machine and ran into issues. He returned to the Midwest after his mother passed away and was raised by his aunt and uncle on their Indiana farm. In his first appearance in the public eye, he was selling soda pop. Today, a small museum in Indiana commemorates the world-famous icon. Dean Reportedly Asked Brando to Burn Him With Cigarettes. In 1955 James Dean returned to his roots, the town of Fairmount where he was raised and educated. Box office: 020-7928 3232. He called her Annarella like Cinderella. James Dean waves from behind the wheel of his Porsche 550 Spyder Little Bastard in Los Angeles, California. Although Nurmi didn't meet Dean at that event, she did strike up a friendship with a fan named Jack Simmons. In the passenger seat of the Porsche with Dean as they pulled out of town was his friend and mechanic, Rolf Wütherich, age 29. Dean was a rebel who took the nation by storm during the conservative 1950s. He had previously competed in several auto racing events, and was traveling to a sports car racing competition when he was involved in a car crash at the junction of U. James Dean was born February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Winton and Mildred Dean. Just wondering what kind of career trajectory you think he would’ve had if he lived longer. His mother died when Dean was nine, and he was subsequently raised on a farm by his aunt and uncle in Fairmount, Indiana. 0 may be coming to a theater near you. McQueen lived life at top speed, like the machines he raced so famously. He was. The Indianapolis Star. In 2019, it gained new life on Reddit following the death of a 95-year-old man in a car crash. Little did he know that his name will forever be etched with Porsche, with people still discussing his cursed Spyder. Birthplace: Marion, Indiana, USA. Of course, Dean died in an automobile crash on Sept. iinaa. Gentleman of Style: James Dean. M. If places can be haunted, then can objects be cursed? Perhaps even a car? If so, then James Dean's 1955. 00. James Dean's iconic 'Rebel Without a Cause' jacket. James Byron Dean (født 8. Several never-before-seen items, which belonged to the Hollywood icon over the three years during his meteoric rise to his untimely death in a car accident, will be going up for auction by Nate D. ENTERTAINMENT James Dean reportedly appearing in new film with AI, experts weigh in on benefits for stars after death Dean died in 1955 at age 24, and received two posthumous Oscar-nominations for. Although he made few films before his death in a car accident at the age of 24, his. The Mysterious Horror Hostess that Reportedly Cursed James Dean. 01 September 2020. While many locals saw Dean's mangled sports car afterward, few of those motorists would have known the driver by name in September 1955. According to IMDb, the actor rose through the ranks as a television actor, but superstardom was inevitable after his acclaimed turn in East of Eden. (Almost, Idris. His father is a mechanical engineer for NASA. REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE. C. Little did he know that his name will forever be etched with Porsche, with people still discussing his cursed Spyder. Bộ phim gắn. His father, a dental technician, moved the family to Los Angeles when Jimmy was five. James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana, in 1931 and grew up down the street in Fairmount.