Dean's sexuality and his close friendship with his 'Giant' costar is explored in the biography 'Jimmy: The Secret Life of James Dean' Richard C. Miller/Donaldson Collection/Getty When James Dean ...

One of Hollywood's greatest stars, James Dean, was born in Marion, Indiana on Feb. 8, 1931. The actor only made three movies, 'Giant,' 'East of Eden' and 'Rebel Without A Cause,' but they were ...