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James Dean's Life in Weeks
American actor who became a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and rebellion, achieving lasting fame despite starring in only three major films before his death at 24.
James Dean's 1,285 Weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Moved to Indiana to live with his aunt and uncle after his mother's death
Moved to Los Angeles and began studying acting at UCLA
Moved to New York to study at the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg
Cast in East of Eden by director Elia Kazan
Starred in Rebel Without a Cause, becoming an icon of youth rebellion
Killed in a car accident at age 24, leaving behind a lasting legacy
Legacy
Became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination, and received two. His performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant defined youthful rebellion.
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