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James Dean, an iconic figure in American cinema, was born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana. He spent his early life in Fairmount, Indiana, before moving to California with his family. After the untimely death of his mother, he returned to Indiana to live with his aunt and uncle. A lover of theater and arts from a young age, Dean graduated from high school and decided to pursue acting as a career. He moved to New York City, where he studied at the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg, honing his craft in method acting. Dean made his acting debut in a Pepsi Cola commercial, but his breakthrough came when he was cast in East of Eden by Elia Kazan in 1955. His performance as the rebellious youngster Cal Trask earned him a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He further cemented his legacy with his remarkable performances in Rebel Without a Cause and Giant, both released after his death. Dean became the symbol of teenage angst and rebellion, capturing the imagination of the youth during the 1950s. Tragically, Dean's promising career was cut short by a fatal car accident on September 30, 1955. His passion for auto racing led him to purchase a Porsche 550 Spyder, which he named "Little Bastard". While driving this car, he collided with another vehicle near Cholame, California. James Dean died at the young age of 24, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence pop culture even today. His life and career, though brief, left a mark on American cinema, and he remains one of the most enduring icons of the silver screen.

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