The late author William Bast wrote in his 2006 memoir that he and James Dean were close friends and lovers in the five years before Dean died at age 24 in 1955 John Kobal Foundation/Hulton Archive ...

Just days before James Dean’s first movie premiered, the actor reportedly paid off a disgruntled male lover who threatened to expose their relationship. The agreement, which remained a secret ...

James Dean poses for a Warner Bros publicity shot for his film "Rebel Without A Cause" in 1955. Michael Ochs Archives James Dean was blackmailed by a former male lover who threatened to out him on ...

Dean's sexuality and his close friendship with his 'Giant' costar is explored in the biography 'Jimmy: The Secret Life of James Dean' Richard C. Miller/Donaldson Collection/Getty When James Dean ...

A new biopic about James Dean is now in development. Dean was an actor who had a short but notable career in the 1950s. During his career, he starred in films such as East of Eden and Rebel ...

Writer-director Guy Guido is behind 'Surviving James Dean,' based on William Bast's 2006 book of the same name that details his time with the iconic actor. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment ...

A new feature film about James Dean‘s supposed gay college romance may be on the way. Writer and director Guy Guido plans to film a biopic based on William Bast’s 2006 memoir, Surviving James ...