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