Skip to main content

The World's Heartbreaker


James Dean is a well-known American actor during the 1950’s and many women fawned over him including those in their 70’s.

He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement as this all started when the film, he stared in came out called, Rebel Without a Cause.

Personal details about this actor is he was an Aquarius, born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana USA, died on September 30, 1955 at the age of 24.

Dean was killed in Cholame, California, when a Porsche he was driving hit a Ford Tudor sedan at an intersection.

He was 5’8 in height his nickname was Jimmy Dean. James trademark was the red jacket, white T-shirt, and blue jeans from Rebel Without a Cause.

His most famous quote was, “Gratification come in the doing, not in the results.”

As an actor he was nominated for 2 Oscars, 7 wins, and 2 nominations. His mother was named Mildred Marie and his father was named Winton A.

It is was known that his mother died when he was nine and afterwards was raised on a farm by his aunt and uncle in Indiana.

After attending school, he moved to New York to pursue acting and he was featured in a few roles.

James most priced role was of course Rebel Without Cause in which his image was that of a red-jacketed teenager named Jim Stark.

Lots of people loved this actor as he represented rebellion and to stick up for himself, he did not take kindly to others pushing his boundaries.

He was viewed as a man with a sexy wounded stare and a bad boy reputation. James was a guy boys wanted to be and girls wanted to be his girlfriend.

Dean was a symbol of those at the time who wished to go against their parents values. As he questioned adult values and openly defied his parents.

At the times there was many rumors that he was bisexual or homosexual by the public even though he was engaged to Pier Angeli and dated Liz Sheridan in his life span.

It is worth noting that Liz Sheridan published a book on her and deans relationship titled, Dizzy & Jimmy: My Life with James Dean: A Love Story.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Black Colored 50’s Accessories for fifters

This a unique box of items that were worn in the 1950’s! I notice there is a pair of glasses and sunglasses. Along with three pairs of polka dot earrings and a silk scarf as well. At the left corner there is a black and white printed headband and a pair of gloves too. There is a total of eight items in this accessory box. My grandmother used to have many of these style of gloves in her closet. When she would show them to me as a child, she would smile so bright and tell me stories of how she got them.
Post a Comment
Read more

Blue and Red Word Search Book

This is an awesome booklet for those who love the 50’s! It has many pages to keep your brain busy by searching for words with just your eyes. I noticed that is has yellow wording and an arrow indicating to open the book. The front page has labeled the 1950’s on it and the author has made sure to put their name on it. At the top right corner of the red/yellow square you see a star shape. My sister loves to do crossword puzzles and she has a collection of them in her closet. It reminds me of seeing her use them at her doctor’s visits.
Post a Comment
Read more

Skintight White Lingerie for Those who Love the 50's

This is a sexy white lace lingerie piece for fifters! I notice that this type of clothing has a flower print and has an opening in the middle. This part is smooth and is without any substance on it. This piece has two straps on the side that are meant for tights and have metal at the top and bottom. The material is stretchy and is so adorable. My friend has lingerie clothing just like this one and when she wears this, she has a lot of confidence. She always tells me her boyfriend melts when she is in this piece.
Post a Comment
Read more