Best Movies With James Dean as Lead Actor
Here is our list of movies starring James Dean that we are sure you will enjoy.
James Dean Mini Bios
Born: September 30, 1955
James Byron Dean was born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana, to Mildred Marie (Wilson) and Winton A. Dean, a farmer turned dental technician. His mother died when Dean was nine, and he was subsequently raised on a farm by his aunt and uncle in Fairmount, Indiana. After grade school, he moved to New York to pursue his dream of acting. As the blackmailing Arab boy in Gide’s “The Immoralist”, he received rave reviews that earned him a trip to Hollywood.
James Dean Best Movies List
East of Eden
Year: 1955
Director: Elia Kazan
An old secret about their long-absent mother is revealed as two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father’s favor.
Giant
Year: 1956
Director: George Stevens
This epic follows the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family.
Rebel Without a Cause
Year: 1955
Director: Nicholas Ray
A rebellious young man with a troubled past finds friends and enemies in a new town.
Schlitz Playhouse
Year: 1951
Director: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige
Originally billed as “Playhouse of the Stars” this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. In 1952, Irene Dunne was the hostess for a short period, and the show frequently featured Broadway actors.
Omnibus
Year: 1952
Director: Andrew McCullough
Alastair Cooke hosted “Omnibus” live from New York City and presented a variety of topics, including science and the arts discussions, original works by playwrights such as William Saroyan, interviews with celebrated people in the arts, as well as performances by some of the country’s most famous actors, singers, and dancers.
The Best Movies Starring James Dean
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