James Dean, actor and cultural icon starred in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age Born in Marion Indiana.
Jimmy is mentioned in two classic songs, "Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp and "American Pie" by Don McLean. "Jack and Diane": "Scratches his head and does his best James Dean." "American Pie": "In a coat he borrowed from James Dean.