James Dean

James Dean was an American actor who became one of Hollywood's most iconic figures despite completing only three major films — East of Eden (1955), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), and Giant (1956) — before dying in a car accident at 24. His bisexuality has been extensively documented by biographers, including by his close friend and fellow actor Rock Hudson's circle; Dean reportedly spoke openly about his sexual experiences with men and his fluid attractions in private. He became a queer icon of the 1950s both through his ambiguous persona on screen and through the documented reality of his private life.