This is an ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHED RARE VINTAGE 8"x 10" BW photo of American actor JAMES DEAN featuring his autograph. James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955) and surly ranch hand Jett Rink in Giant (1956). After his death in a car crash, Dean became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and remains the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him the 18th best male movie star of Golden Age Hollywood in AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars list. This signed photograph was given to a famed interviewer in San Francisco in fountain pen ink and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. All of the autographed items I have listed I have collected over the years either acquired personally or through reputable dealers. This photo is boldly signed and is in very good condition. This photo will be sent in either a top loader clear plastic sleeve or archival acid free backer board and sleeve. Shipping and handling is $9.00 U.S, $31.00 Canada and $41.00 OVERSEAS. I typically ship items within 24 hours of payment being received. Email me if you have any questions regarding this item. 4-17-22 APOP BK#466-720 Thank you for your interest!