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