The document provides biographical information about American actor James Dean, including his date of birth and death. It discusses some of Dean's most notable films from the 1950s such as East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. The document also briefly mentions Dean's interest in car racing and that he died in a car accident in 1955 at the young age of 24. Finally, it provides several external links for additional resources on James Dean's life and career.