The Vintage Film Star Thread

James Dean?

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According to AI:

The image is a photograph of actor James Dean.

  • The photo was taken by photographer Roy Schatt in December 1954 in New York City.

  • It is part of a series of intimate, personal photos Schatt took of Dean, who was also his friend and photography student.

  • Schatt documented Dean's activities, including moments like playing the bongos or practicing his own photography.

  • The images are noted for capturing Dean's vulnerability and introspective nature, contributing to his cultural icon status.

  • Roy Schatt (from James Dean - Facebook
    Jun 27, 2025 — Roy Schatt American, 1909–2002 James Dean with Rolleiflex Camera, 1954 Manhattan, New York
 

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I have always considered him a good-looking man; but I can't forget what he said when Barbara Walters asked him years ago if he would ever do a nude scene: 'I don't do horror movies."
He finally did one at 72 (he showed his ass) in "Space Cowboys" (2000)
 
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