Dean Cain
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Dean Cain (born Dean George Tanaka; July 31, 1966) is an American actor. His mother, actress Sharon Thomas, married his adoptive father, director Christopher Cain; when Dean was three. Though he grew up in Malibu and attended Santa Monica High School, his career plans favored professional football over acting. While at Princeton, he completed a history major, dated Brooke Shields for two years, and set an NCAA record for interceptions in a season. After signing with the Buffalo Bills, a knee injury ended his pro career before it began. Though he had already played a part in his father's The Stone Boy (1984), he went through the usual route of commercials and tv-parts (notably, "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990) in 1990) before landing his break-through role as Superman/Clark Kent in the series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993).
Known for
Credits
Changed Forever (2026)
as Danny
Out of Time (2003)
as Chris Harrison
Rat Race (2001)
as Shawn Kent
Sweet Inspirations (2019)
as Greg
God's Not Dead (2014)
as Mark Shelley
Missed Opportunities (2025)
as Toby
5 Days of War (2011)
as Chris Bailot
Militia (2000)
as Ethan Carter
The Fort (2026)
as Balthazar
R.I.A. (2021)
as Vice President Flemming
I Survived (2025)
as Randy
A Nanny for Christmas (2010)
as Danny Donner
I Do (but I Don't) (2004)
as Nick Corina
Hidden Camera (2007)
as Dan
Conceivable (2026)
as Dr. Royal
4th & 44 (2026)
as Matt
Takedown (2024)
as Coach D.
Bed & Breakfast (2010)
as Jake
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year (2016)
as Jonathan Kent (voice)
Pickleball Pete (2026)
as Stu Sunshine
Hank’s Christmas Wish 3: Elvis Lives (2025)
as Mayor
It's a Doll's World (2025)
as Ryan Peters
Ace of Hearts (2008)
as Daniel Harding
Hole in One (2009)
as Repo Man
Miracle Beach (1992)
as Volleyball Player #1
Casting Stones (2023)
Actor
Maneater (2009)
as Harry Bailey
Demon Hunters (2026)
Actor
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)
as Cole
God's Not Dead: In God We Trust (2024)
as Marc Shelly
Sweetwater (2012)
as Trey
Agent Toby Barks (2021)
as Ted
Madness in the Method (2019)
as Dean
A Mile in His Shoes (2011)
as Arthur 'Murph' Murphy
Vendetta (2015)
as Mason
I Am Gabriel (2012)
as Sheriff Brody
The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
as Ted Stein
I Have A Name (2026)
as Jack Edwards
Bumbling Ballerina (2024)
as Detective
Airplane vs Volcano (2014)
as Rick Pierce
90 Feet from Home (2019)
as Raymond Fuller
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (2013)
as Ted
Futuresport (1999)
as Tremaine 'Tre' Ramzey
Abandoned (2010)
as Kevin
Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure (2009)
as Michael Brooks
A Christmas Carol (2025)
as Mike Patterson
Firetrap (2001)
as Jack / Max Hooper
The Three Gifts (2009)
as Jack Green
Home Run Showdown (2012)
as Rico
The Stone Boy (1984)
as Eugene Hillerman
Dead and Deader (2006)
as Lt. Bobby Quinn
The Dog Who Saved Halloween (2011)
as Ted Stein
A Christmas Wedding (2006)
as Tucker
Paul's Promise (2022)
as Captain John Ratliffe
Broadcasting Christmas (2016)
as Charlie Fisher
Baby Bulldog (2020)
as Judge
A Wish Come True (2015)
as Dean Cain
Making Mr. Right (2008)
as Eddie
Best Men (1997)
as Buzz
2050 (2019)
as Maxwell
Final Approach (2008)
as Jack Bender
My Ripple Effect (2026)
as Chris
Mayday (2005)
as Commander James Slan
Break the Cycle (2025)
as Pastor
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High (2016)
as Jonathan Kent (voice)
Frost Giant (2010)
as JC
Merry Ex-Mas (2014)
as Jessie Rogers
Defending Santa (2013)
as Sheriff Scott Hanson
Letters at Christmas (2024)
Actor
Reagan: Portrait of a Presidency (2024)
as Narrator
A Belle for Christmas (2014)
as Glen Barrows
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays (2012)
as Ted Stein
Christmas Rush (2002)
as Lt. Cornelius Morgan
Aimee and Albert: The Early Years (2025)
as Promoter
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)
as Self
The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)
as Ted Stein
Trafficked: A Parent's Worst Nightmare (2021)
as Det. John Belton
The Three Dogateers (2014)
as Matt
New Alcatraz (2001)
as Dr. Robert Trenton
The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story (2004)
as Scott Peterson
Country Rain (2024)
as J.R.
Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer (2018)
as Detective James Wood
A Paralyzing Redemption (2026)
as Akron Coach
September Dawn (2007)
as Joseph Smith
Our Crossroads (2024)
as Dan the Contractor
Andy the Talking Hedgehog (2018)
as Bob (Dad)
Not For Sale (2023)
as Det. Derrick Tanner
Little Angels (2025)
as Jake Rogers
$5 a Day (2008)
as Rick Carlson
Illicit (2020)
as Felipe
Rag and Bone (1998)
as Det. Tony Moran
R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic Dog (2023)
as Mayor Sebastian Fleming
The Case for Christmas (2011)
as Michael Sherman
The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)
as Ted Stein
I Feel Fine. (2024)
as Dr. McCaffrey
Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010)
as Music Video Director
Dirty Little Trick (2011)
as Michael
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain (2003)
as Jack Wedloe
Post Impact (2004)
as Capt. Tom Parker
The Phantom Warrior (2024)
as The Sheriff
A Horse for Summer (2015)
as Kent Walsh
Prolonged Exposure (2018)
as Det. Jaime Montenegro
No Alibi (2000)
as Bob Valenz
Bailey's Billion$ (2005)
as Theodore Maxwell
Skydog (2020)
Actor
Night at the Museum of the Bible (—)
Actor
The Runaway (2000)
as Sheriff Frank Richards
Going Under (1991)
as Guy in Bar
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire (2006)
as Roger Tarso
Christmas Around the USA (2022)
as Self
A Christmas Adventure ...From a Book Called Wisely's Tales (2001)
as Donner (voice)
We Believe (2024)
as Announcer #1
Faith Under Fire (2020)
as Pastor Dan Underwood
The Challenger Disaster (2019)
as Larry Arnold (Lawyer)
Circle of Pain (2010)
as Wyatt
Making Rat Race (2002)
as Himself
Heaven's Door (2012)
as Leo Taylor
Gentle Ben (2002)
as Jack Wedloe
Lost (2004)
as Jeremy Stanton
For the Cause (2000)
as General Murran
Phase IV (2002)
as Simon Tate
Urban Decay (2007)
as Stan
Deadly Sanctuary (2015)
as Roy Hollingsworth
A Walking Miracle (—)
as Dr. Silverstone
Man Camp (2013)
as Luke
Dragon Fighter (2003)
as Captain David Carver
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2024)
Actor
Kill Katie Malone (2010)
as Robert
Horse Camp (2015)
as Luke
Trail Blazers (2022)
as Haden
Winter's Dream (2018)
as Ty
The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger (2009)
as Shea McCall
FBI Lovebirds: UnderCovers (2019)
as Peter Strzok
And God Made Man (2024)
as Judge Franks
Heroes on the Front Line (2020)
as host
The Zombie Club (2019)
as Principal Mazza
The Way Home (2010)
as Randy Simpkins
Dogboys (1998)
as Julian Taylor
The Glow (2002)
as Matt Lawrence
The Follow-Up (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
A Promise To Astrid (2019)
as Pastor Scott Seabury
The Man Who Went to Heaven (2021)
as Pastor Grooms
Dark Descent (2002)
as Will Murdock
Bringing Back Christmas (2023)
as Boss
Condition of Return (2023)
as Dr. Donald Thomas
The Black Hole (2015)
as Mark Willis
A Dog for Christmas (2015)
as Earl
Just Another Dream (2022)
as Doctor Jenkins
Break Every Chain (2021)
as Pastor Gabe
Crossroads - A Story of Forgiveness (2007)
as Bruce Murakami
The Seven (2019)
as High Priest Asael
Meant to Be (2012)
as Mike Dickson
A Child of the King (2019)
Actor
95th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting (2017)
as Host
Jack Jonah (2019)
as Officer Tourville
Subject: I Love You (2011)
as James Trapp
Hank's Christmas Wish (2023)
as Mayor Dean
Operation Cupcake (2012)
as Griff Carson
Christmas Around the World (2021)
as Self
Small Town Santa (2014)
as Sheriff Rick Langston
The Incantation (2018)
as Abel Baddon
Protect and Serve (2007)
as Mike Borelli
Charlie and the Talking Buzzard (1979)
as Joe
Elmer (1976)
Actor
Beverly Hills Christmas (2015)
as Archangel Gabriel
Truth (2006)
as Peter
No Vacancy (2022)
as Pastor Cliff Lea
Grandpa's Place (2004)
as Self
Apocalypse: Key to the Realms (2026)
as Pastor Keith Atkins
Hope (2024)
Actor
The 86th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2017)
as Self - Host
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994)
Actor
The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2018)
Actor
Dispatched (2020)
as Chief Walker
One Life at a Time (2020)
as Jason Campbell
One Cop's Journey (2022)
as Pastor Dale
Chosen (2021)
as Self
The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time (2016)
as Himself - Host
The Karate Princess (2024)
as Herb Dinks
Don't Give Up (2021)
as Tom Samuel
Megan's Christmas Miracle (2018)
as John
Hank's Christmas Wish 2: The Nutcracker (2024)
as Mayor
America, America, God Shed His Grace on Thee (2020)
as Self
The Follower (2019)
as Sheriff
Do Not Grow Weary (2026)
as Solicitor Jack
Until the Last Promise (2024)
as Lance
Beyond Pollution (2012)
as Narrator (voice)
Forgiving God (2022)
as Pastor Mark
John Light (2019)
as Tom Morgan
Miracle at Manchester (2022)
as Dr. Getty
The Story of Mother's Day (2021)
as Principal Robert Ellis
Hate Among Us (2019)
as self
Losing to Win (2023)
Actor
Drop the Beat (—)
Actor
Ghost Trader (2023)
Actor
The ObamaGate Movie (2020)
as Peter Strzok
Flight of Fancy (2000)
as Clay Bennett
The Appearing (2013)
as Dr. Shaw
Forgiven (2021)
as Ronnie
Glass Walls (2022)
as Ozzy
Light Up Night (2020)
as Boaz Perez
Dogman (2024)
as Mr. Sherman