Rebel of Hollywood

from Darlene Hammond Photography

by mail1861

Credentials

James Dean

JAMES DEAN (1931 — 1955)

James Dean & Ursula Andress

James Dean & Ursula Andress James Dean’s life could be described as short and sweet. He was a happy go lucky person. He was very passionate about everything he put his mind into. Aside from his captivating roles in big lms; car racing was his second thriller. In fact, ABC TV once interviewed him during the show that was themed around safe driving tips. That was quite ironic, considering he had received multiple speeding tickets himself. His rebel personality made it easy for his lm managing folks to place him in his most suited character roles. He did not disappoint.

James Dean, Ursula Andress & Sammy Davis Jr. Two times, his name found its way in the list of Academy Award nominees. Unfortunately, he did not win. Given the nature of celebrity life, celebrities do attract a lot of scandals, James Dean’s secret about his sexual orientation would later be revealed. He also joined a secret gay movement within his Hollywood circles. His gay “catch” at the time of the great revelation, was none other than Marlon Brando. That, coupled with wearing a sleeveless t-shirt for a couple of days in a row during the casting, is another reason to conclude that James Dean was not your ordinary celebrity. One of his most notable close allies and co-stars was Ronald Reagan-a personality that ascended to the Presidency. Sadly Dean did not live to see his third decade. He died at 24 in unclear circumstances.

Dean was very particular on the caliber of people he let in his inner circle. He loved to be in the company of the high and mighty. To keep up with this kind of class, he had to kept his vocabulary in check, and he had a tool — a handy pocket dictionary that he usually carried around.

Reporters linked his death to a possible car accident during a speedy ride.