Statements (248)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Person |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1951-1955
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
Paintings and sculptures
1950s fashion trends Songs inspired by his life |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_New_Star_of_the_Year
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_New_Star_of_the_Year gptkb:David_di_Donatello_for_Best_Foreign_Actor gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award |
| gptkbp:biography |
James Dean: The Life and Times of a Hollywood Rebel by David Dalton
James Dean: A Biography by John Gilmore James Dean: The Biography by Donald Spoto Dream as If You'll Live Forever: Live as If You'll Die Today by Dennis Stock |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1931-02-08
February 8, 1931 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Marion,_Indiana,_USA
gptkb:Marion,_Indiana |
| gptkbp:born |
February 8, 1931
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Marion,_Indiana
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Park_Cemetery,_Fairmount,_Indiana
gptkb:Park_Cemetery,_Fairmount,_Indiana,_USA |
| gptkbp:car_crash |
gptkb:Porsche_550_Spyder
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| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
Car accident
car accident |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature
Influence on film Influence on music Influence on fashion teenage rebellion symbol of rebellion Icon of the 1950s Influence on fashion and style Influence on LGBTQ+ culture Inspiration for films and music Symbol of the 1950s youth culture Symbol of 1950s youth culture Inspiration for musicians and artists |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:television_shows
gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks numerous songs |
| gptkbp:date_of_birth |
February 8, 1931
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| gptkbp:death_date |
gptkb:24
1955-09-30 September 30, 1955 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Cholame,_California
gptkb:Cholame,_California,_USA |
| gptkbp:died |
September 30, 1955
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Cholame,_California
gptkb:1955 |
| gptkbp:died_on |
September 30, 1955
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| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:James_Dean:_The_First_American_Teenager
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
gptkb:Santa_Monica_College |
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
Caucasian
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:East_of_Eden
gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Giant gptkb:Rebel_Without_a_Cause Teenage Rebellion Rebel image method acting his tragic death Cultural icon of teenage disillusionment cultural icon status cultural icon of teenage disillusionment his role as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment Posthumous Fame |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The only way to get rid of my fears is to face them.”
“ Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.” “ I want to be a part of it all, I want to be a part of the world.” “ I think the most important thing is to be yourself.” “ I’d rather be a rebel than a slave.” “ It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” “ You can't do anything without the people.” |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
Cult following
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| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Giant
gptkb:Giant_(1956) |
| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:Fixed_Bayonets!
gptkb:1955 gptkb:East_of_Eden_(1955) gptkb:The_Bells_of_St._Mary's gptkb:Giant_(1956) Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Speaking of Animals |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
Documentaries about his life
Portrayed in various media. Subject of numerous documentaries. Iconic status in American cinema. Inspiration for films about rebellion and youth. Symbol of the American Dream gone wrong. Plays inspired by his persona |
| gptkbp:final_film_release_year |
gptkb:1956
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| gptkbp:gender |
male
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Romance
gptkb:drama gptkb:adventure Western Coming-of-age romance |
| gptkbp:has_fan_base |
film enthusiasts
young audiences |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
subject of documentaries
symbol of rebellion subject of biographies subject of songs subject of films subject of books inspiration for fashion inspiration for music and art subject of merchandise cultural icon of the 1950s icon of teenage angst subject of fan clubs |
| gptkbp:has_performed_at |
gptkb:Rebel_Without_a_Cause
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| gptkbp:height |
5 ft 8 in
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| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:art
gptkb:theater gptkb:photography acting motor racing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
James Dean
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| gptkbp:influence |
fashion and style
Fashion and style in the 1950s Memes and tributes online Rock music and culture |
| gptkbp:influence_on_photography |
Iconic photographs taken of him
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Johnny_Depp
gptkb:Leonardo_Di_Caprio gptkb:Actor gptkb:James_Franco gptkb:artists gptkb:literature gptkb:filmmakers gptkb:photographers gptkb:Writer gptkb:musicians Actors Directors Cultural movements Cinematographers pop culture Fashion designers fashion trends youth culture many actors Numerous actors and filmmakers numerous actors future actors Fashion and style of the 1950s. Film industry and acting styles. Rock music and pop culture. References in TV shows |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Biographies and novels
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Humphrey_Bogart
gptkb:James_Cagney gptkb:Marlon_Brando gptkb:Montgomery_Clift gptkb:Lee_Strasberg gptkb:Elia_Kazan gptkb:Marilyn_Monroe Method acting method acting |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Marlon_Brando
gptkb:Montgomery_Clift gptkb:Elia_Kazan |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:artists
gptkb:filmmakers gptkb:musicians James Dean's life and career inspired numerous films and books. Rock music and pop culture |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:cultural_icon
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:Cultural_Impact Film Icon Cultural icon of teenage disillusionment Symbol of youthful rebellion Symbol of the 1950s youth culture Symbol of youth and rebellion posthumous fame cultural icon of teenage disillusionment inspiration for films and music symbol of the 1950s youth culture |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Jimmy
gptkb:The_Rebel The Icon |
| gptkbp:nominated_for |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Park_Cemetery,_Fairmount,_Indiana
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| gptkbp:notable_scene |
the ' James Dean look' in Rebel Without a Cause
the confrontation scene in East of Eden the final scene in Giant The ' East of Eden' confrontation scene The ' Giant' ranch scene The iconic ' Rebel Without a Cause' car scene |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:East_of_Eden
gptkb:Giant gptkb:Rebel_Without_a_Cause |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:East_of_Eden
gptkb:Giant gptkb:Rebel_Without_a_Cause |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actor
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| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Emma_Dean
gptkb:W._Monroe_Dean gptkb:Emma_Madeline_Dean gptkb:Irene_Dean W. E. Dean Emma (née) Williams Dean Emma (née) Williams |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:Jim_Stark
gptkb:The_James_Dean_Story gptkb:Cal_Trask gptkb:Jett_Rink gptkb:James_Dean_(2001_film) gptkb:The_Life_and_Times_of_James_Dean_(1995_film) gptkb:Life_(2015_film) gptkb:James_Dean:_The_First_American_Teenager Biographical films numerous documentaries biographical films The James Dean Story (1957 documentary) The Last Train to Clarksville (2016 film) James Dean: The First American Teenager (2001 documentary) |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_New_Star_of_the_Year gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award Academy Award for Best Actor (nominated) Cultural references in various media Golden Globe Award (nominated) |
| gptkbp:quote |
It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.
Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. I want to be a part of it all, I want to be a part of the world. |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
gptkb:Porsche_550_Spyder
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| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Natalie_Wood
gptkb:Elizabeth_Taylor gptkb:Pier_Angeli gptkb:Ursula_Andress |
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Park_Cemetery,_Fairmount,_Indiana
gptkb:Park_Cemetery,_Fairmount,_Indiana,_USA |
| gptkbp:sibling |
Dale Dean
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| gptkbp:starred_in |
gptkb:East_of_Eden
gptkb:Giant gptkb:Rebel_Without_a_Cause |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Marlon_Brando
gptkb:Robert_Redford |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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