The late Hollywood idol James Dean If his life has not been tragically cut, it will turn 94 on Saturday, February 8.
Dean Rebellion without reasonthe second year nominated for the Oscar for Best Movie Story (but lost to Love me or leave me). The actor appeared only in eight movies before his tragic death at the age of 24 in 1955, with his Porsche 550 Spyder involved in a head-on collision near Jollalam, California. Dean’s stratification, often poignant actions Rebellion without reason and East of Eden The stars who continue to inspire future generations, as well as the two films mentioned above, and released in 1956 Hugewas selected into the National Film Register by the Library of Congress.
As we celebrate the dean on this landmark date, continue scrolling to watch the legendary actor who will still be inspired by nearly a century after his birth.
Leonardo DiCaprio
this Titanic The celebrity told Deadline In 2016, he felt “incredibly touched by Jimmy Dean” East of EdenDean plays the discontented teenager Caleb Trask in the drama of World War I.
“There is something raw and powerful in this kind of performance. His vulnerability…his confusion about the whole history, identity, despair of being loved. This performance broke my heart,” DiCaprio said.
DiCaprio hot director Michael Mann In the 1990s, however, the project never stood out.
“We saw it Hugeand then [Mann] He confirmed in 2016: “But even when I was young, I was a very young kid and took me to the back of the car. He decided to wait a few years, but I…look really young.”
Johnny Depp
Depp often uses his discovery of Dean as a “catalyst” because he gave up his music career to become an actor. He was fascinated by the late teen idol after being awarded a copy of Dean’s biography Mutation King By a band member from the 1980s.
“When I read, I looked Rebellion without reasonI thought “Wow, this guy really has something.”
future Edward Scissors Hand Star found Dean was the adopter of the method, using a range of physics and sociological techniques developed by Russian actors Konstantin Stanislavski And promoted by the teacher Lee Strasberg,,,,, Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner In the United States.
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“I didn’t like acting very much at the time, but when I read Dean, I took it. Actor preparation Depp said, fascinated by Stanislavski and fascinated by the whole concept of “method”. “When I read that the dean also came from the ‘method’ school, it was all infused for me. So it was a very important period for me, about three to four years and I decided to be actor, and James Dean is the catalyst.”
Robert Pattinson
this Batman Actor starred in the 2015 biopic Lifehe plays the dean’s best friend Dennis Stock Opposite Dane Dehaan As Huge Star.
Pattinson talks about his personal feelings about Dean during his promotion Life At the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival, he mentioned his kinship with screen legends early in his career.
“I think a lot [young] The actors have their own James Dean stage, and every audition, whatever the parts are, they come in and give the impression of James Dean. I definitely have one of them,” he joked. “He is definitely iconic. ”
this twilight The star later admitted guardian He never lobbies Life Because he “don’t even know where to start” prepares for the role. Pattinson said he recognizes similarities in the ways both actors avoid invasive news reporting.
“[When] The first twilight Come out and I’ll definitely say stupid stuff so I won’t sound the same or part of the machine. Pattinson admitted.
Dane Dehaan
Pattinson’s Life Costale confirmed at the release of the biopic that Dean “has always been a role model” for him. Dehaan played the role of the dean in the 2015 drama while traveling with photographer Pal Dennis Stock (Pattinson).
“[Dean] Always one of my favorite actors, so when I go to acting school, I watch his movies. He’s great,” DeHaen said in an interview television when Life Released. “That’s what he’s always been my inspiration for acting.”
Dehaan pointed East of Eden As his favorite dean’s performance, but admits Rebellion without reason and Huge It is also an important influence on his performance style. He works with dialect coaches and makeup artists to build his Life The performance, in addition to wearing wigs and fake glasses, can also match Dean’s body.
“Body’s body [the performance] The biggest thing is to understand his identity as a person. ” Dehaan explained. “If my internal life is strong, I think the body will follow.” ”
Robert de Niro
Two-time Academy Award winner De Niro picks Dean Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brandointerviewed in 2015 Cigar lovers As three actors, he was “received” when he grew up.
this Taxi driver Star even looked at the “methods” on the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Lee Strasberg, and Dean honed his craft in the early 1950s.
In an interview in 1994, De Niro suggested that Dean’s performance was particularly fascinating for young actors, because they seemed to have no one else at all.
“When you see James Dean do East of Edenhe is great, but you can’t do what he can do. ” De Niro said.
Nicholas Cage
Like Depp, Cage often sees Dean as a crucial early influence that helped him decide to pursue performance. The cage comes from an outstanding Hollywood family – Coppolas – but tells 60 minutes The most important thing about the dean’s work is him.
“It’s about wanting to be James Dean Rebellion without reason Cage said of his teenage ambitions.
In a 2014 speech at SXSW, Cage picked out Dean’s performance East of Eden It’s particularly meaningful to him.
“I started acting because I wanted to be James Dean. I saw him Rebellion without reason,,,,, East of Eden,” the cage reiterated. “No impact on me – no rock songs, no classical music – the way Dean influenced me Eden. It blows my thoughts. I was like, “That’s what I want to do.”
Martin Hin
Three Emmy Awards West Wing The actor was the keynote speaker at the 2007 James Dean 50th Anniversary Global Media Event, where he suggested Huge Celebrities “beyond” the performing arts.
“[In 1955]I went to see a movie called East of EdenI didn’t realize he had been killed,” Sheeon recalled. “I’ve been deeply influenced by his performance ever since. …The three of his films have had a profound impact on my life, work, and my generation. ”
Sheen shared his belief that [Dean’s] Influence” is “This is no longer an action, that is an action.”
“[His acting] Deeply personal. This is the attraction to me, and everyone influenced by him. ” “[He had] This deep, deep personal involvement in what he does, which makes us…really understand[ing] If it is not personal, it is impersonal, if it is impersonal, then no one really cares. ”
