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“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.“ Those are the words of a young James Dean. Dean was a small town boy from Fairmount, Indiana, who loved fast cars and fine arts. Mildred Dean, James’ mother, died when he was merely nine. Dean made many breakthroughs in the acting business. He took small town dreams and turned them into big city lights. He made all of this possible with his goals and dreams, Dean said, ‘All the world is my stage and that is how I plan to live my life.’ Though Dean made only three movies, he was showered with affection and loved by America. James Dean was perhaps the most influential star of his time, changing the entertainment industry with his carefree style and rebellious ways. James Dean attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he met actor James Whitmore, and landed a small part in the television show, Hill Number One. After dropping out of school, Dean worked as a parking lot attendant in Los Angeles. Eventually, after landing small roles here and there, he left Hollywood. for New York. Once James was in New York, he soon landed a spot in the Actors Studio, run by Lee Stratsburg. He gained a small part in the Broadway play, See the Jaguar, and after that his career took off.
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