:describing the present and the past. james dean (be) born in indiana in 1931.at first, he (act) on television and, four years later, (become) a film star.but dean (make) three films. (die) in a car accident in september 1955.

James Dean was born in Indiana in 1931. At first, he acted on television and, four years later, he became a film star. But Dean only made three films. He died a film accident in September 1955.