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James Dean by Magnum photographer Dennis Stock. (PRNewsFoto/Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive)

James Dean by Magnum photographer Dennis Stock. (PRNewsFoto/Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive)

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Actor James Dean is seen in a scene from the Warner Bros. 1956 epic, "Giant." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., HO)

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In this 1955 file photo, James Dean is shown as Jim Stark in a scene from "Rebel Without A Cause." (AP Photo/Warner Bros.)

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Actor James Dean is seen during a scene from the Warner Bros. 1956 epic, "Giant." Dean was killed in a car crash when filming was almost completed. (AP Photo)

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This is an undated photo of film icon James Dean.(AP Photo/Turner Classic Movies)

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A photo of James Dean's wrecked car is shown at Heritage Auction Galleries, Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 in Dallas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

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Left by his loyal fans, flowers and a few cigarettes grace the grave of movie idol James Dean at sunrise in Park Cemetery in Fairmount, Ind., Dec. 5, 2000.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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Photos: Remembering James Dean

Updated: Tuesday, 08 Feb 2011, 1:35 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 08 Feb 2011, 1:35 PM EST

    James Dean, a young up and coming actor, had just begun to acquire a fan base when he died in a car crash at the tender age of 24 in September 1955. With three major film roles, good looks and charm, the young actor seemed to have at all, until his untimely demise ended not only his life, but a blossoming and hopeful acting career.

    Celebrate Dean's birthday- February 8, 1931– with some memorable images of this unforgettable film icon and his life.

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