1996 LEGENDS OF HOLLYWWOD JAMES DEAN #3082 Pane of 20 x 32 cents US Postage Stamps
- East of Eden
- Rebel Without a Cause
- The Immoralist
- Legends of Hollywood
Product Description
In 1996 the USPS issued this 32 cent stamp in honor of James Dean. Famous for his intense, brooding portrayals of rebellious young men, James Dean became a symbol for a generation of restless youths defying social conformity. Despite a film career that encompassed only three feature roles, he remains an idol today as much for his rebellious character as for his acting ability. Born in 1931, James Byron Dean was raised in Fairmont, Indiana. He went on to study acting at the University of California and at Actors Studio in New York City before beginning a professional stage career. Although his portrayal of the blackmailing Arab in the Broadway play “The Immoralist” showed promise, his first major break came in 1… More >>
1996 LEGENDS OF HOLLYWWOD JAMES DEAN #3082 Pane of 20 x 32 cents US Postage Stamps