James Dean Biography, Age, Weight, Height, Friend, Like, Affairs, Favourite, Birthdate & Other

1956 – Golden Globe Special Achievement Award for Best Dramatic Actor

The young and handsome protagonist of the drama film Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean was a highly talented actor who was snatched away too soon from the face of the earth. Aged just 24 at the time of his death, James had already achieved a lot more in his short life than many others achieve over a longer period of time. With his portrayal of a disillusioned teenager in Rebel Without a Cause, he became a cultural icon of sorts.

The 1950s was a period of great confusion and chaos in the American society with young people trying hard to break free of the restrictions elders and the society placed on them. Released at such a time, youngsters could easily identity with the character he portrayed. Dean had himself experienced a difficult childhood and could thus portray on the screen his heart felt anguish and vulnerability.

Having lost his mother to cancer when he was a little boy, he struggled hard to get over her death and move on. He chose to study drama in college which angered his father and added to the youngster’s list of woes. However he proved to be a natural at acting and was soon hailed as an emerging superstar. An automobile accident claimed his life bringing an abrupt ending to a promising young life.