James Dean

James Dean (1930's-1950's) is also a famous, regarded and influential pop culture and sex symbol in history, but also an iconic 1950's figure, like Marilyn Monroe.

As one of the first teen idols, James Dean is also a rebel helping to shape youth culture.

The iconic James Dean trademarks include his light brown hair greased black, his impulsive emotional acting style and his squinty, sleepy blue eyes.

Like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean exudes sex, rebellion and the post-WWII American experience.

In addition, James Dean uses qualities in common with Marilyn Monroe, among which are charisma, charm, sex appeal, grace, class and eternal youth.

Having been cool, James Dean is also hot, sexy, sultry and gorgeous.

Generally a positive figure in pop culture, James Dean is also a role model for boys/men.

Rebel Without a Cause is James Dean's best film.

Moss Mabry creates a costume for James Dean white T-shirts, blue jeans and red leather jackets, which modern teenagers use.