Marcus Winslow jr. Memories of James Dean.

Interview with marcus winslow jr. first cousin of james dean. Interview done in
fairmount, ind. march 07 by mike rogers of jatv media.marcus grew up with jimmy on the winslow farm in fairmount and shares his memories.

[@bertbretherton]

I stayed in Fairmount in 2009 and David Loehr who, along with Lenny Prussack, runs the James Dean Gallery took me to meet Marcus. He was busy working on the farm but stopped, shook my hand, and spent a little while just making a connection with me - an old guy from England who first saw Jimmy on the screen in 1956. I met him once more and again he was courteous and down to earth. I encourage anyone with a genuine interest in Jimmy to visit his home town. Good people live there.

[@rubywelch3079]

no matter what dean's family or friends tell us about Jimmy. it's never enough' you always want more information.

[@irvingr.fatback886]

Actually, no, I don’t. Stop spreading lies about me.

[@beverlykorte8581]

Yes 👍💕

[@hugonarvaez2944]

So true.

[@sarahjackson2873]

I am not sure what is left for Markee / Marcus to tell us, the dear man has been beyond generious to all the fans

[@beaulotterman8347]

At age 13 was an extra on Rebel at Santa Monica High. Jim was a uknown actor then and i was placed on scene right in front of him near a gleg light which he used to read by. He asked me to move over a little bit so i did not block the light. He lived very close to the school very close to my home. I had seen him laying down on some grass at a acting theater near his home and I stoped to say hello...then moved on

[@christianmonturanoii6539]

Thats awesome hes my favorite actor i want to be the kind of actor like him i studied method acting. I wish i could visit the house he lived

[@beverlykorte8581]

Wow koooooool 👍 thank u ✌🏻

[@jamest681]

Wow, what were your impressions of James Dean. Did he seem friendly and approachable. Was he very focused on his acting role.

[@MocapLatte]

Mr. Marcus Winslow is a Gentleman first class. from experience. just a kind, nicest honest Man.

[@onedayonlyoffer]

Thank you..... I agree! Funny because Marcus was 2 Years older than me...

[@helenpierce-lamoureux3124]

Jimmy Dean is ALL that is said about him: a good person, talented in many areas, loving, responsive and attentive to and with his family. He sure seems to have embraced many of his curiosity's in life and WENT AFTER THEM-his dream. SO glad he did. He SURE CAME FROM 'GOOD STOCK'! Good, good people, genuine people and a family who genuinely loved him! Kudo's to his Dad for not being selfish; it must have been HARD for him to let go for JIMMY's welfare.

[@diamonds5855]

Just like Jimmy

[@tatavega2217]

My favorite photo of Jimmy Dean is not any of the Hollywood shots. It is the one where he is at home in Indiana during winter doing something very normal, pushing his young cousin Marcus in the derby car down the driveway. It's a simple and beautiful photograph. And I think it is his best photograph.

[@lukeallan8876]

I've been a James Dean fan for 20yrs . I wish I could visit Fairmont one day . Marcus is so nice 💚 from ireland 🇨🇮

[@ald668]

Very kind of his cousin to share his memories.

[@cwb0051]

Marcus is a Very, Nice, layed back gentleman..

[@windstorm1000]

He continues to mesmerize.only one other actor also does this- Marilyn

[@Dana9437]

agree! wonder if they ever met

[@konstantyk.3320]

@@Dana9437 In fact they did -- in 1954 @screening of Brando's new film On the Waterfront ... JD came w.Nick Ray and MM w/Shelley Winters ...it did not go well....I wish it wasn't so late (I'm tired and ready for bed) b/c I'd like to explain the event ...try looking it up or read Winters' biog ... Extremely interesting.

[@CUDDLES55]

I always thought what people were saying about Jimmy's relationship with his Father was not true, so glad Marcus clears that up.

[@RG-hf4et]

What a wonderful man to help keep James' memory & legacy alive.

[@raemcdonald5870]

I visited the farm yesterday, and it was beautiful. The people of fairmount are so friendly and gracious, and i will be back for the festival in sepetember.

[@johnlorberter506]

Jimmy dean, was one of my, favorite Actor.. I, think if he was around today Old, or not. He still be a big star. He Just "had it!!!

[@mprogers54]

Yes I did the interview. Marcus was very gracious to me and my family who were also present at the interview. I also did the Jim Grindle interview. Jim was a close friend and classmate in Fairmount. The interview is posted also. Did them together on a very cold sunday morning, 28 below in fact. Both are true Gentlemen.

[@miskityone]

Thank you for letting us visit. I was nine yr's old when Jimmy died. My sister was looking through a movie magazine snd I was about ten years old at the time and I said Who is that!? She told me he died and I felt such sadness. I never forgot him or his birthday or the Anniversery of his death. I would hold a moment of silence the day and hour of his death. Guess I saw something very special in him and a closeness I can't explain. I'm seventy one years old now and every year for some reason on his birthday I feel drawn to him and find myself thinking about him.

[@StrictlyMystic]

By all accounts James Dean enjoyed his life in Fairmount and was close to his family there. After seeing this interview it's easy to see why. Marcus Winslow is clearly a salt of the earth guy who loved and respected his cousin, James Dean the person, and also understands the attraction for James Dean the legend. It also shows the true character of the family when he said "it was just an accident", and they didn't spend 50+ years blaming the other guy for the crash. Thanks for posting this down to earth interview.

[@Pollie410]

Thank you Marcus - We are All PROUD of JIMMY ❤️🌈☀️

[@clairemooney3969]

James. Dean. Was. A. Brilliant. Actor. And. My. Favourite. Actor. He. Was. So. Talented. At. What. He. Did. And. Loved. What. He. Did.

[@JM4EDR]

East of Eden is easily the best of his three films. It was so real and intense.

[@jimysohns]

If you ever want to go visit the farm just ask David Loehr at the James Dean Gallery in Fairmount. Marcus is very accomodating.

[@acousticguitarfan55]

Fascinating interview. His 3 films are timeless classics.

[@alexcarratu5554]

Marcus is a great guy and credit to Jimmy. I hope to meet him one day. He really seems like a gentleman and I've never heard anyone talk poorly of Mr Winslow. Thank you for this interview and thank you for your kindness to us, Mr Winslow. You're a true gentleman.

[@jim64965]

Marcus Winslow is such a nice person. James dean long live the. Legend.

[@beverlykorte8581]

If u close your eyes ,u think it's James talking 🙏🏻💕💜💯

[@AmericansAgainstBush]

Mom taught Jimmy's cousin here, on here first teaching job out of Marion College. What a talent and great person Jimmy was, as well as his cousin, Marcus! Thanks so much for the video, Marcus! :)

[@RG-hf4et]

Interviews like this are priceless.

[@kandiceblu1]

If he would’ve stayed with his father he probably wouldn’t of turned out like he did... it was a good thing that the father sent him to live with his sister and brother-in-law ....it was a stable great life ....he shouldn’t be blamed so much it was very different back then

[@RG-hf4et]

So wonderful we have these interviews!

[@skinnymarie269]

I could have met Marcus (I believe) during the 2005 50's anniversary of his death in Indiana when they took you on the tour. I waved to him from the street. I was so afraid to approach that house, like I would faint. It was so weird, I was expecting huge crowds and it was a pretty small group there. Loved seeing Rebel and Giant on the 90 ft movie screen at the airport! That pond is still in front of the farm house and is where my fav pic of James was taken. Thanks for this Marcus!

[@Nikes62]

Ninety foot movie screen? Indoors or outdoors? Now *that* would be interesting, Oh, yes.

[@skinnymarie269]

@@Nikes62 it was outside at the Marion IN municipal airport

[@juicygirl6686]

Truly a great interview! Mike Rogers asked such perfect questions.

[@jamest681]

Thanks alot for the great video! Its really wonderful of Mr. Winslow to give so much time to James Deans fans and really make the effort to be kind to them. I think James Dean is equally proud of his cousin Marcus.

[@acousticguitarfan55]

The photos of him with Marcus taken in 1955 for Life magazine by Dennis Stock are classic. Check them out!

[@robincoffman1725]

pictures of Marcus with his cousin James say Markie because Marcus was called Markie as a child

[@mauricioexenberger6225]

I think James Dean's short, fast-paced life will remain a puzzle forever. I imagine that his private life was similar to that of most young people who feel the need to live together, to date, to walk and to have fun, as well as to seek personal fulfillment in some type of profession. What can be seen is that since he decided to be an actor, James Dean studied, decorated, rehearsed and worked hard on TV, theater and cinema. He had to sleep a little to enjoy the time and take care of his profession. Every actor, besides rehearsing, must take care of appearance and health to have energy and disposition when acting. In the space of only five years, only on television, he appeared in about 37 productions. He lived with an enormous amount of actors, directors and technicians, producers, makeup artists, photographers, costumes and so on. Even after performing in East of Eden, he continued to participate in TV shows in NYC and still had time to dedicate himself to car racing. Dean died very young. Losing friends and relatives is very hard and difficult to accept, but unfortunately in this life nothing is forever ...

[@vincentcrimona8593]

Mr. Marcus Winslow, thank you for this wonderful video about James! I want to come out to Fairmount Indiana to see everything about James. He was a true legend and I believe no one could ever take his place. I believe he was one of the finest people who ever walked the face of this earth. One of the things I was really sad about was his relationship with Pier Angeli. She was a beautiful woman who really loved James and James truly loved her as well. It's so sad that they weren't allow to get married, but her mother put an end to their relationship. To many people and adoring fans, they were perfect together. May God rest both their souls, they were without a doubt the best !

[@mprogers54]

Thank you,glad you enjoy it.Fairmount and the fans who live and visit there are some of the best people you will meet anywhere.

[@Pollie410]

Thank you Mike Rogers so much for such an honest endearing interview - goodness I felt like I was sitting in the room listening to Marcus with you - wonderful questions led to pure answers - loved it all.. ❤️

[@diamonds5855]

Marcus. you look like Jimmy. Going to bring Jimmy flowers some day soon.

[@KMTSports21]

nope, his dad was NOT among the travelers with them. The mechanic rode with Jimmy, then the photog and another individual (not his father) was in the car traveling behind. I DO believe that Jimmy visited with his father before he left for the race/

[@p.j.gannon1646]

This is so great to have this interview love hearing about jimmy thank you so much for this ❤️

[@marilyndorn70]

He was smart. What he saw when he watched people wasn't what everybody else saw.

[@Dalahaladala]

Thank you for posting this. I come from Norway and i saw James Dean in East Of Eden when i was 14 years old...now turning 40 year the whole thing just keep stronger and stronger..last night i watched Rebel again. I love watching this interview - i hope one day to go to Fairmount and meet other fans. Thanks again :)

[@mprogers54]

Marcus has no computer,no e-mail. Visit Fairmount In. and you might run in to him, he goes into town quite regular. Visit the James Dean Gallery and other James Dean sites.

[@mprogers54]

There are pictures of Jimmie and his dad playing horseshoes in Marfa Texas during the filming of Giant. I believe his Dad was also traveling to see Jimmie race the day he died.

[@TommyLellan]

Great interview. Thank you.

[@Problembeing]

What a beautiful family

[@marcbrillant]

Thanks for sharing! Such a loss! It would have been so very interesting to see Jimmy Dean act all the way to the 1990s (and even beyond) and also to take the director's seat... I have repeatedly watched his three films and each time, he is always fascinating to observe and study his acting skills.

[@johndaniel9820]

Mr. Winslow I saw an interview where Alec Guiness was speaking with a British host. He said that he had come to LA and was met by a female host. She wanted to take him out for dinner; they tried to go to several restaurants but were refused to be seated because the woman was wearing trousers. They were told about a small not so fancy Italian restaurant but all the tables there were taken so they left. Jimmy came running after them and told them that he had a table and they could share it . Before going in he wanted to show them a car he had just gotten; Guiness said it was the silver Porsche - still had a bouquet of flowers tied on the car. It was a Thursday night a little after 10pm. Guiness told Jimmy not to drive the car because he would be dead in a week. He died the next Thursday afternoon. Guiness also said he has never had such a vision about anything ever again. Perhaps it would be of interest to you.

[@doloresvargas6450]

I have all 3 of his movies on DVD.Tony

[@JATVMedia]

Marcus Winslow, Senior is the Uncle. Marcus Winslow, Junior is the Cousin.

[@Repocat]

Thaank you sir for sharing your thoughts and sharing not only your personal experiences but also possesions of Mr Dean. It really makes me feel like i somehow knew Mr Dean seeing items that were a part of his life.

[@Debora1]

Thanks for the video!!

[@austinstratman1809]

Jimmy and Buddy Holly somehow knew they were in a race against time. Heartbreaking!

[@dianehanville5057]

Excellent! Thank you so much for this.

[@athan5891]

We are all proud of him.

[@RuiElias1979]

This is very good stuff! With some pictures that I had never seen. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Michael64Guitars]

Nice interview. I have allways think that if James Dean would not died in 1955 what kind of movies he would have done. What kind of movie actor he would be in 60's and 70's. That's question that we never will get answer. But he showed us that he was a top actor in USA in those days. I understand perfectly what lonelyless is if he shared same thing.

[@mprogers54]

Haunting and beautiful, nice camera,editing and music.Very good work.

[@michaelrogers8861]

This was a reply to a video Someone had done on Jimmy. They asked for opinion. It's not about my video.

[@beverlykorte8581]

👼🙏🏻💕👍🏼🙏🏿💋💯💜 James Dean 💕 your the best 🙏🏻💕💋💜

[@loganriki2625]

I have watched documentaries and read books about Jimmie Dean. Watching this dispelled some untruths such as Jimmie Dean's father supposed abandonment of Jimmie. And the fact that Dean's father was actually a good man stuck in circumstances (WWII, death of his wife, his economic means, and what was best for Jimmie). Nice to hear from Mr. Winslow Jr. who knew Jimmie. Very entertaining and educational about someone who is an American Icon.

[@apolloroma6783]

James Dean only had one movie out East of Eden before he died, the other two movies were not released yet.. think about it

[@johnlorberter506]

There was two actors I, really liked. MARLON BRANDO & JAMES DEAN. I DON'T THINK THE'LL EVER BE 2 MORE, LIKE THEM 2.

[@albertdibari7874]

Montgomery Clift!! Just as much as either.

[@albertdibari7874]

Paul Newman is right up there too. I understand Brando was a fabulous actor. What diminishes it for me is that Brando was a self-absorbed a-hole. Your off screen presence often reflects what you are on the screen, no matter what role you play.

[@peterdevita6308]

Always devoted to James Byron dean - July 8, 2023!

[@mprogers54]

Sweden well that's cool. I'm in Texas. Have people from Italy, Japan, England and from several states. Hope you get there someday, many nice folks live and visit there

[@Nacho-Mamma]

They talk about how Jimmy was so close to his father when he went back to California, but Elia Kazan remarked in an interview of meeting Dean's father, and of how uncomfortable & distant they were when Jimmy took Elia to meet him just before filming East Of Eden. I honestly do understand that Dean's family would like to keep the good memories going about his relationship with his dad. But, I truly believe that Elia Kazan was telling the truth about their strained relationship.

[@anoziraflaminghot]

+Nacho Mamma i remember reading from someone else who was really close to James Dean and she said he was always looking for a father figure because he didn't have a close relationship with his father. i don't think i've ever heard from anywhere else that he was ever really close with his dad.

[@onedayonlyoffer]

+Nacho Mamma I guess you are right! Too bad and impossible to understand....

[@MobHeataEnt]

I don't see why he would lie.

[@windstorm1000]

His relationship with his father was not a good one.

[@jacklynlawrence9011]

For the most part, people from that generation and region didn’t open up about their feelings. On the intellectual level, it was for the best that Jimmy have the stable home life his grandmother, aunt and uncle could provide. However, at 9 years old he lost his mother and father and I don’t see how that wouldn’t have an impact on him. All things considered, it appears he lived a full life as a young boy and teen participating in many activities. I like to think if he and his dad had more time together as adults, they might have been able to bridge the gap in their relationship. However, it sounds like his dad was pretty quiet and may never been able to talk about important stuff with his son. I don’t doubt he loved his son, but there still are men (and women) who have a difficult time actually saying the words.

[@elvispresley135]

I love you Marcus...... Your cousin

[@mprogers54]

You're very welcome,thanx for watching.

[@onedayonlyoffer]

They certainly were a clean family and couln't understand why... or maybe they knew very well and were ashamed for that! Not their fault...they have always been heroes from years to years and I'll keep loving them for trying to understand what we needed for (sorry for my italian-english)....!

[@onedayonlyoffer]

You are so tired and me too ...thank you for everything anyway....

[@janegrey2346]

I don't know how close Jimmy and his dad were or were not BUT I didn't like the James Dean for the reason Markie stated. In all the books I have read and there has been many, even the worse of the lot NEVER was it even hinted that Jimmy didn't belong to his daddy. That s a pretty huge lie and very very disrespectful to Jimmy s mother. I know a movie isn't a documentary BUT that is no small thing to lie about

[@justathought973]

You can see Jimmy in his dad, I don't know why one would think otherwise. He looked more like his dad than his mother.. 66.media.tumblr.com/7b1f481fc6e032170072641afb3f3787/tumblr_nbuquvC1fc1rerml7o1_500.png I just watched the movie with James Franco and thought that part of the movie seemed so fabricated.

[@Leo-en3uh]

Marcus está bem velho

[@RG-hf4et]

Can someone tell me how Marcus was related? Was Jimmy's dad related to Marcus's dad or mom ? Anybody know?

[@jacklynlawrence9011]

I did some looking and it took a bit. His Aunt Ortense Winslow was the sister of James Dean’s father, Winton. Ortense was married to Marcus Winslow Sr. and Marcus Winslow Jr. is her son and is the man being interviewed. I’m assuming the article I read is correct, it was the only one which went beyond saying James Dean was raised by an aunt and uncle. Hope what I wrote is true. 😕

[@shirleybonfrereable]

There is one thing I just don't understand, James Deans's biography says that his uncle is callesis called Marcus winslow, as you could also see in the video, but at the beginning of the video they say that the man who is talking also Marcus Winslow is, James' first cousin. That is very confusing.. I can't find any explanation.. Could you help?

[@CowboyAxe]

Marcus junior was named after his father Marcus Winslow. the man in the video is Marcus junior son of Jims uncle.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

The car didn't disappear. And as for the idea that car parts were used in other cars, no way. The car was totaled and then some. The wreak went on tour and later ended up with Barris Auto. It was a wreck. The Jane Mansfield car ended up in a guys garage who lived nearby the accident and he just left it there for decades as he considered it a sad piece of history. He made it known that he had it decades later when he had heard that that car was missing. The same is true with Buddy Hollys glasses and wallet. They were said to have disappeared for years. But the cop had put them in an envelope in a desk at the office. When he heard that these items were supposed to have disappeared, he retrieved them and told the press. Young fans come up with these spooky urban legends.

[@RG-hf4et]

Did James dad go to his funeral?

[@RG-hf4et]

Anybody know the answer?

[@hannahcarvalho8664]

Não sei dizer se foi destino ele morrer no acidente, lamentável

[@layla9037]

cosa dice il cugino?

[@cwb0051]

he Sure Doesnt Look like his cousin jimmy...

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Maybe Jimmy would resemble him now if he had lived.

[@christopherlerude4]

There was only 1 James Dean:)

[@sarahjackson2873]

i hated the t.v. movie too simply because they made it like Jimmy s father was not the bio dad. you know they were saying Jimmy s mother was a whore without using the word. I can t count the number of James Dean biograpthie I read, some were great, some where alful but even the most great or bad not one hinted Veron was not Jimmy s dad . As so as the movie went there I turned it off

[@clairemooney3969]

James. Dean. Had. Moore. Talent. Than. Any. Actors. Of. Today. Today's. Actors. Are. Just. Rubbish.

[@naibunuuni]

Marcus Jr. looks still the same as he looked like being a little boy :')

[@SenorZorrozzz]

This guy is SO low energy, my, my, my.... Difficult to listen to. You want to give him an AMP energy drink and three cups of coffee, and then turn the camera on!

[@carolki1315]

remember he's in his 60-70s today.

[@apolloroma6783]

this interviewer stinks he cuts the man off but doesn't let him finish the sentence, he's got a lot to say about the real James Dean, we don't want to hear what this interview has to say about Kazan whatever, just shut up let man talk

[@neilwilliams4420]

That Marcus is a right miserable looking bloke... real charisma there

[@RG-hf4et]

Stop it.

[@marcokite]

stop it

[@neilwilliams4420]

@@marcokite I wrote this 3 years ago I believe I have

[@RG-hf4et]

@@neilwilliams4420 ..........you believe you have what? Grown up?!!!

[@neilwilliams4420]

@@RG-hf4et who’s the one acting immature I ask myself, get a grip and go troll someone else