James Dean
James Dean
James Byron Deanwas an American actor. He is a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause, in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Edenand surly ranch hand Jett Rink in Giant...
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth8 February 1931
CityMarion, IN
school people house
I have made great strides in my craft. After months of auditioning, I am very proud to announce that I am a member of the Actors Studio. The greatest school of the theater. It houses great people like Marlon Brando, Julie Harris, Arthur Kennedy, Mildred DunnockVery few get into it, and it is absolutely free. It is the best thing that can happen to an actor. I am one of the youngest to belong. If I can keep this up and nothing interferes with my progress, one of these days I might be able to contribute something to the world.
people devil littles
I’m a serious-minded and intense little devil – terribly gauche and so tense that I don’t see how people can stay in the same room as me. I know I couldn’t tolerate myself.
inspirational life motivational
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
men greatness immortality
The only greatness for man is immortality.
want hours texan
I want to be a Texan 24 hours a day.
purpose doe charm
My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
trust two belief
Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
men bridges life-and-death
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.
goal worthwhile mark
If you’re not afraid, if you take everything you are, everything worthwhile in you and direct it at one goal, one ultimate mark, you’ve got to get there.
results delayed-gratification gratification
The gratification comes in the doing, not in the results.
believe thinking needs
What do we need all that for?”If a picture is psychologically motivated, if there is truth in the relationship in it, then I think that picture will do good. I firmly believe Rebel Without A Cause is such a picture.
dream forever today
You are who you are meant to be. Dance as if no one's watching. Love as if it's all you know. Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.
men actors done
Being a good actor isn't easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I'm done.
life-is-too-short life-is-short no-regrets
Remember: Life is short, break the rules