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Dean, James/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions related to all aspects of his personal life and his career as a stage actor in New York and a film actor in Hollywood.
Experience in the area
I have an advanced degree in film and television studies. I am also an avid collector of Dean memorabilia.
Organizations
Society of Cinema and Media Studies
University Film and Video Association
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Publications
Author of THE PRIME TIME CLOSET: GAYS AND LESBIANS ON TELEVISION (2002)
QUEER FACTS (2005)
Education/Credentials
Ph.D., Cinema and Television Studies, University of Southern California
MA, Cinema Studies, New York University
Average Ratings
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Recent Answers from Stephen Tropiano
2011-08-30 james dean playing congas romeo records:
I believe the album you are referring to is entitled "James Dean on Conga Drums". It was issued as a 45rpm and a 78rpm.It's valued at around $80-$140 dollars. Here is a link to the image (if you haven't
2010-12-05 On James Dean socializing with the Kennedy brothers:
Julian: My biographies of Dean make no mention of any interaction between John and Robert Kennedy. The years when Dean frequented the Villa Capri (1953-55) were difficult ones for John Kennedy, who underwent
2010-11-17 james dean as an anti-hero:
The standard definition of an antihero is an individual who is somewhere between good an evil. He is usually a somewhat dark, edgy figure who sometimes uses evil means to a good end. At time he is a
2007-12-02 James Dean record:
According to THE JAMES DEAN COLLECTORS GUIDE by David Loeher & Joe Billis, which was published in 1999, the record is wroth $80-$140 dollars. I would suggest sending an email to David Loehr at the James
2007-09-02 James Dean 45 and sleeve?:
What you have there is a recording issued by Romeo Records in August of 1957 of James Dean on the Congas that was made from an original tape. It was released as a 45 rpm and a 78 rpm record and also
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