James Dean
![Dean in a publicity still for ''[[Rebel Without a Cause]]'' (1955)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/James_Dean_in_Rebel_Without_a_Cause.jpg)
Dean was the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in ''East of Eden''. This makes Dean the first actor in the history of the Academy Awards to be nominated posthumously.}} The following year, he earned a second nomination for his performance in ''Giant'', making him the only actor to receive two posthumous acting nominations. In 1999, he was honored by the American Film Institute, being ranked as the 18th greatest male film star from Golden Age Hollywood on their "AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars" list. ''Time'' magazine recognized Dean as one of the "All-Time Most Influential Fashion Icons."
Dean's film roles and style had a strong impact on Hollywood, capturing the spirit of 1950s youth and creating an enduring legacy that shaped American pop culture and defined rebellious, countercultural attitudes for generations. Provided by Wikipedia
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