How old was James Dean when he died?

He was a living legend.

James Dean is known as a movie actor and cultural icon. He was born on the 8th of February, 1931. He starred in such iconic movies as 'East of Eden,' 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Giant.' He was the first actor who received a posthumous Academy award nomination.

Apart from acting, Dean was a professional car racer. He was killed in a tragic car accident at the age of 24. On Friday, September 30, 1955 a 23-year-old student collided with actor's Porsche. The two cars hit each other almost head-on and Dean was killed almost immediately.

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Ed Bona

I thought he was a member of the "27" club. Stars that died at 27.

Helga U. Williams

He certainly became a legend. His performance in Giant was phenomenal! 👍

Tom Knox

What a devastating loss to the acting community. Something tells me based on the films he acted in his short career Dean was headed for meteoric status. He made acting look so effortless.

james parrillo

Andy Gibson, Maybe, UnkaBob was too young to know the older one very well? Thank you, Christine, James' wife

catmom

Debbie Dunton, I'm sorry for your loss of your niece.

Jas Newman

Was hoping to see a comment by Cool Guy Special Patrol Group.

Deborah Gabriel

Sad! He didn't get to live out a full life. He may have been the greatest actor ever!

elizawheeler

He was lost way too soon. I'll never forget the first time I watched Rebel Without a Cause.

Richard D. Boyle

Three memorable performances. The best being Cal in John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, the film having been adapted from the last third of Steinbeck’s epic, multi-generational novel which was inspired by the family history of his friend,Sam Hamilton, and by the story of Cain(Cal) and Abel (Aaron) in the Book of Genesis.