Facts about James Dean:
1. He had leading roles in only three major movies and yet he became a film icon.
Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant
2. Was killed in a car crash at 24 after receiving a speeding ticket only hours before.
3. His mother died of cancer at age nine.
4. His middle name is thought to be after the poet Lord Byron.
5. First professional acting job was for a Pepsi commercial.
Fun Fact- In high school he was on the Forensics team and took sixth place at nationals in DI!
1. He had leading roles in only three major movies and yet he became a film icon.
Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant
2. Was killed in a car crash at 24 after receiving a speeding ticket only hours before.
3. His mother died of cancer at age nine.
4. His middle name is thought to be after the poet Lord Byron.
5. First professional acting job was for a Pepsi commercial.
Fun Fact- In high school he was on the Forensics team and took sixth place at nationals in DI!