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James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. ... Episode: "Rex Newman, Reporter for the Globe and News" Omnibus: Bronco Evans
Paul Newman, who was one year younger than Brando, was a finalist for the part of Cal, which eventually was played by James Dean, who was six years younger than Newman. Newman and Dean, who were up for the part of Cal, screen tested together for the parts of the rival brothers. In the end, Richard Davalos got the part of Aron. This was his ...
The role of Rocky Graziano was originally to be played by James Dean, but he died before filming began, and Paul Newman was asked to take the part. [6] Australian actor Rod Taylor was also considered for the part; although unsuccessful, his screen test impressed MGM enough for them to offer him a long term contract.
There were ‘elements of luck’ in his career, admits the late Hollywood star in his new memoir
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The late Hollywood icon James Dean would have turned 94 on Saturday, February 8, if his life had not been cut tragically short. Dean became an icon of 1950s ...
Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film director, racing car driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Silver Bear, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian ...
James Dean on the set of 1955's 'Rebel Without a Cause' One of the more significant relationships the book addresses is the one Dean had with Elizabeth Taylor , his costar in the 1956 film Giant .
Paul Newman worked for 10 days on a Texas ranch, sleeping in a bunkhouse. [16] For his Texas accent, he was coached by Bob Hinkle, who coached James Dean for his role as Jett Rink in Giant. [4] Although Paramount was doubtful about casting Melvyn Douglas due to his heart condition, Martin Ritt insisted that he was the right actor for the role. [17]