While on the dean subject it is more likely to be referring to the American Actor, James Dean, known for his roles in 'East of Eden', 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Giant'
- Dean's acting career didn't start till Dean played the lead in 'Rebel Without a Cause' with James Dean's role as Jett Rink in 'Giant'.
- At the age of 24 he was killed in a car accident, becoming a cultural icon and 'Rebel'.
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However, if this was referring to Jimmy Dean, the American Country music singer, radio and TV personality and sausage magnate, here is his bio:
Jimmy Dean began his entertainment career in the early 1940s as a member of a country music band. He later became a solo artist and had a number of hit songs, including "Big Bad John" and "PT-109". In the 1950s, Dean began appearing on television, and he eventually hosted his own variety show, "The Jimmy Dean Show". He also starred in several movies, including "Giant" and "The Little Rascals". In the 1960s, Dean founded the Jimmy Dean Sausage Company, which became one of the most successful food companies in the United States. He died in 2010 at the age of 81.