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