James Dean (songwriter), Date of Birth, Date of Death

James Dean (songwriter)

American songwriter, born 1943

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1943

Date of Death: 09-Apr-2006

Profession: record producer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

James Anthony Dean (7 February 1943 – 9 April 2006) was an American songwriter.
He was best known for his work at Motown Records in the 1960s, often in collaboration with William Weatherspoon with whom he co-wrote several hits including Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted".
Dean also co-wrote, with John Glover, "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)", a US no.1 hit for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.