James Dean

Born Feb. 8, 1931 in IN

Died 1955

Most well-known for his starring role in the classic Rebel Without a Cause.

Lost his mother at an early age and studied theater at UCLA.

Once co-starred alongside future U.S. President Ronald Reagan and was a car racing enthusiast who competed in road races.

Nominated posthumously for two Academy Awards.

“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.”