James Dean

James Dean is an American songwriter and the cousin of Brian and Eddie Holland, both of whom were a part of the songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland. Dean was best-known for his work at Motown Records in the 1960s, co-writing several hits including Jimmy Ruffin’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” and “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)”, a #1 hit for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Not to be confused with the American actor of the same name.