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