Dean Cain

Dean Cain

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).

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Filmography

2025

Little Angels
Little Angels
as Jake Rogers
Movie - Released: 6/6/2025

2024

Until the Last Promise
Until the Last Promise
as Lance
Movie - Released: 8/4/2024
God's Not Dead: In God We Trust
God's Not Dead: In God We Trust
as Marc Shelly
Movie - Released: 9/12/2024
The Phantom Warrior
The Phantom Warrior
as The Sheriff
Movie - Released: 2/20/2024
I Feel Fine.
I Feel Fine.
as Dr. McCaffrey
Movie - Released: 11/6/2024
And God Made Man
And God Made Man
as Judge Franks
Movie - Released: 7/15/2024
The Karate Princess
The Karate Princess
as Herb Dinks
Movie - Released: 1/27/2024
Takedown
Takedown
as Coach D.
Movie - Released: 9/23/2024
Hope
Hope
Movie - Released: 10/13/2024
Letters at Christmas
Letters at Christmas
Movie - Released: 11/25/2024
Reagan: Portrait of a Presidency
Reagan: Portrait of a Presidency
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 6/8/2024
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Movie - Released: 12/14/2024
Hank's Christmas Wish 2: The Nutcracker
Hank's Christmas Wish 2: The Nutcracker
as Mayor
Movie - Released: 12/7/2024
Dogman
Dogman
as Mr. Sherman
Movie - Released: 7/31/2024

2023

Not For Sale
Not For Sale
as Det. Derrick Tanner
Movie - Released: 9/24/2023
R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic Dog
R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic Dog
as Mayor Sebastian Fleming
Movie - Released: 6/27/2023
Condition of Return
Condition of Return
as Dr. Donald Thomas
Movie - Released: 7/23/2023
Hank's Christmas Wish
Hank's Christmas Wish
as Mayor Dean
Movie - Released: 11/1/2023
Bringing Back Christmas
Bringing Back Christmas
as Boss
Movie - Released: 11/17/2023
Movie
Ghost Trader
Movie - Released: 3/8/2023
Movie
Losing to Win
Movie - Released: 1/17/2023
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 4/3/2023
The Curse
The Curse
as Mark Rose
TV - Released: 11/12/2023

2022

No Vacancy
No Vacancy
as Pastor Cliff Lea
Movie - Released: 5/9/2022
Forgiving God
Forgiving God
as Pastor Mark
Movie - Released: 6/11/2022
Glass Walls
Glass Walls
as Ozzy
Movie - Released: 9/3/2022
Paul's Promise
Paul's Promise
as Captain John Ratliffe
Movie - Released: 10/21/2022
One Cop's Journey
One Cop's Journey
as Pastor Dale
Movie - Released: 3/29/2022
Miracle at Manchester
Miracle at Manchester
as Dr. Getty
Movie - Released: 12/3/2022
Christmas Around the USA
Christmas Around the USA
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/15/2022
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
as Haden
Movie - Released: 12/30/2022
Just Another Dream
Just Another Dream
as Doctor Jenkins
Movie - Released: 7/7/2022

2021

Forgiven
Forgiven
as Ronnie
Movie - Released: 9/17/2021
The Man Who Went to Heaven
The Man Who Went to Heaven
as Pastor Grooms
Movie - Released: 8/23/2021
Chosen
Chosen
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/13/2021
Don't Give Up
Don't Give Up
as Tom Samuel
Movie - Released: 1/2/2021
Christmas Around the World
Christmas Around the World
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/8/2021
Agent Toby Barks
Agent Toby Barks
as Ted
Movie - Released: 8/5/2021
R.I.A.
R.I.A.
as Vice President Flemming
Movie - Released: 1/26/2021
Trafficked: A Parent's Worst Nightmare
Trafficked: A Parent's Worst Nightmare
as Det. John Belton
Movie - Released: 1/25/2021
The Story of Mother's Day
The Story of Mother's Day
as Principal Robert Ellis
Movie - Released: 5/7/2021
Break Every Chain
Break Every Chain
as Pastor Gabe
Movie - Released: 3/7/2021

2020

The Follow-Up
The Follow-Up
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/20/2020
Dispatched
Dispatched
as Chief Walker
Movie - Released: 5/4/2020
Illicit
Illicit
as Felipe
Movie - Released: 5/1/2020
Faith Under Fire
Faith Under Fire
as Pastor Dan Underwood
Movie - Released: 11/27/2020
America, America, God Shed His Grace on Thee
America, America, God Shed His Grace on Thee
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/10/2020
Skydog
Skydog
Movie - Released: 10/20/2020
One Life at a Time
One Life at a Time
as Jason Campbell
Movie - Released: 10/10/2020
Heroes on the Front Line
Heroes on the Front Line
as host
Movie - Released: 12/31/2020
The ObamaGate Movie
The ObamaGate Movie
as Peter Strzok
Movie - Released: 10/20/2020
Light Up Night
Light Up Night
as Boaz Perez
Movie - Released: 12/24/2020
Baby Bulldog
Baby Bulldog
as Judge
Movie - Released: 11/27/2020
The Platform
The Platform
TV - Released: 9/3/2020

2019

Movie
FBI Lovebirds: UnderCovers
as Peter Strzok
Movie - Released: 10/8/2019
Madness in the Method
Madness in the Method
as Dean
Movie - Released: 9/24/2019
The Challenger Disaster
The Challenger Disaster
as Larry Arnold (Lawyer)
Movie - Released: 1/25/2019
2050
2050
as Maxwell
Movie - Released: 3/1/2019
Sweet Inspirations
Sweet Inspirations
as Greg
Movie - Released: 2/2/2019
A Promise To Astrid
A Promise To Astrid
as Pastor Scott Seabury
Movie - Released: 5/9/2019
90 Feet from Home
90 Feet from Home
as Raymond Fuller
Movie - Released: 6/20/2019
The Seven
The Seven
as High Priest Asael
Movie - Released: 10/28/2019
Revenge of the Mask 2
Revenge of the Mask 2
as Kelloway
Movie - Released: 12/15/2019
The Zombie Club
The Zombie Club
as Principal Mazza
Movie - Released: 9/28/2019
John Light
John Light
as Tom Morgan
Movie - Released: 8/17/2019
A Child of the King
A Child of the King
Movie - Released: 12/25/2019
Hate Among Us
Hate Among Us
as self
Movie - Released: 11/29/2019
The Follower
The Follower
as Sheriff
Movie - Released: 6/23/2019
Jack Jonah
Jack Jonah
as Officer Tourville
Movie - Released: 12/1/2019

2018

Andy the Talking Hedgehog
Andy the Talking Hedgehog
as Bob (Dad)
Movie - Released: 11/10/2018
Winter's Dream
Winter's Dream
as Ty
Movie - Released: 1/27/2018
Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer
Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer
as Detective James Wood
Movie - Released: 10/12/2018
The Incantation
The Incantation
as Abel Baddon
Movie - Released: 4/27/2018
The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Movie - Released: 11/13/2018
Megan's Christmas Miracle
Megan's Christmas Miracle
as John
Movie - Released: 10/10/2018

2017

Movie
95th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
as Host
Movie - Released: 11/30/2017

2016

DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
as Jonathan Kent (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/9/2016
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
as Jonathan Kent (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/19/2016
Broadcasting Christmas
Broadcasting Christmas
as Charlie Fisher
Movie - Released: 11/23/2016
The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time
The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time
as Himself - Host
Movie - Released: 12/1/2016
Lady Dynamite
Lady Dynamite
as Graham
TV - Released: 5/20/2016

2015

Horse Camp
Horse Camp
as Luke
Movie - Released: 1/10/2015
A Wish Come True
A Wish Come True
as Dean Cain
Movie - Released: 1/31/2015
The Black Hole
The Black Hole
as Mark Willis
Movie - Released: 5/26/2015
Vendetta
Vendetta
as Mason
Movie - Released: 6/12/2015
A Horse for Summer
A Horse for Summer
as Kent Walsh
Movie - Released: 1/6/2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer
The Dog Who Saved Summer
as Ted Stein
Movie - Released: 6/2/2015
Deadly Sanctuary
Deadly Sanctuary
as Roy Hollingsworth
Movie - Released: 5/15/2015
A Dog for Christmas
A Dog for Christmas
as Earl
Movie - Released: 12/12/2015
Beverly Hills Christmas
Beverly Hills Christmas
as Archangel Gabriel
Movie - Released: 12/6/2015
Supergirl
Supergirl
as Jeremiah Danvers
TV - Released: 10/26/2015

2014

God's Not Dead
God's Not Dead
as Mark
Movie - Released: 3/21/2014
Airplane vs Volcano
Airplane vs Volcano
as Rick Pierce
Movie - Released: 3/28/2014
The Dog Who Saved Easter
The Dog Who Saved Easter
as Ted Stein
Movie - Released: 4/8/2014
The Three Dogateers
The Three Dogateers
as Matt
Movie - Released: 11/11/2014
Small Town Santa
Small Town Santa
as Sheriff Rick Langston
Movie - Released: 12/1/2014
A Belle for Christmas
A Belle for Christmas
as Glen Barrows
Movie - Released: 11/4/2014
Merry Ex-Mas
Merry Ex-Mas
as Jessie Rogers
Movie - Released: 12/5/2014
Masters of Illusion
Masters of Illusion
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 8/1/2014
Mulaney
Mulaney
as Dean Cain
TV - Released: 10/5/2014

2013

The Appearing
The Appearing
as Dr. Shaw
Movie - Released: 1/10/2013
Defending Santa
Defending Santa
as Sheriff Scott Hanson
Movie - Released: 11/24/2013
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
as Ted
Movie - Released: 10/11/2013
Man Camp
Man Camp
as Luke
Movie - Released: 8/12/2013
Hit the Floor
Hit the Floor
as Pete Davenport
TV - Released: 5/27/2013
Through the Keyhole
Through the Keyhole
as Self
TV - Released: 8/31/2013

2012

I Am Gabriel
I Am Gabriel
as Sheriff Brody
Movie - Released: 8/28/2012
Heaven's Door
Heaven's Door
as Leo Taylor
Movie - Released: 11/27/2012
Home Run Showdown
Home Run Showdown
as Rico Deluca
Movie - Released: 7/27/2012
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
as Ted Stein
Movie - Released: 12/4/2012
Operation Cupcake
Operation Cupcake
as Griff Carson
Movie - Released: 6/16/2012
Sweetwater
Sweetwater
as Trey
Movie - Released: 1/26/2012
Beyond Pollution
Beyond Pollution
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2012
Comic Book Men
Comic Book Men
as Self
TV - Released: 2/12/2012
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
as Dean Cain
TV - Released: 4/11/2012
TV
The Choice
as Self
TV - Released: 6/7/2012

2011

Subject: I Love You
Subject: I Love You
as James Trapp
Movie - Released: 1/1/2011
5 Days of War
5 Days of War
as Chris Bailot
Movie - Released: 6/6/2011
The Dog Who Saved Halloween
The Dog Who Saved Halloween
as Ted Stein
Movie - Released: 9/13/2011
Dirty Little Trick
Dirty Little Trick
as Michael
Movie - Released: 11/8/2011
The Case for Christmas
The Case for Christmas
as Michael Sherman
Movie - Released: 11/19/2011
A Mile in His Shoes
A Mile in His Shoes
as Arthur 'Murph' Murphy
Movie - Released: 9/5/2011
Vietnam in HD
Vietnam in HD
as Bob Clewell
TV - Released: 11/8/2011

2010

Abandoned
Abandoned
as Kevin
Movie - Released: 8/24/2010
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast
as Jake
Movie - Released: 12/10/2010
Circle of Pain
Circle of Pain
as Wyatt
Movie - Released: 8/15/2010
Frost Giant
Frost Giant
as JC
Movie - Released: 8/20/2010
Kill Katie Malone
Kill Katie Malone
as Robert
Movie - Released: 10/10/2010
A Nanny for Christmas
A Nanny for Christmas
as Danny Donner
Movie - Released: 11/23/2010
The Way Home
The Way Home
as Randy Simpkins
Movie - Released: 10/1/2010
Pure Country 2: The Gift
Pure Country 2: The Gift
as Music Video Director
Movie - Released: 10/15/2010

2009

The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger
The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger
as Shea McCall
Movie - Released: 7/11/2009
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
as Ted Stein
Movie - Released: 11/9/2009
Maneater
Maneater
as Harry Bailey
Movie - Released: 10/30/2009
The Three Gifts
The Three Gifts
as Jack Green
Movie - Released: 12/19/2009
Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure
Aussie and Ted's Great Adventure
as Michael Brooks
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
Hole in One
Hole in One
as Repo Man
Movie - Released: 9/12/2009
Masters of Illusion
Masters of Illusion
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/5/2009

2008

$5 a Day
$5 a Day
as Rick Carlson
Movie - Released: 9/6/2008
Final Approach
Final Approach
as Jack Bender
Movie - Released: 5/24/2008
Ace of Hearts
Ace of Hearts
as Daniel Harding
Movie - Released: 5/6/2008
Making Mr. Right
Making Mr. Right
as Eddie
Movie - Released: 2/9/2008
TV
The Hero Awards
TV - Released: 7/4/2008
Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
as Self
TV - Released: 9/24/2008

2007

Hidden Camera
Hidden Camera
as Dan
Movie - Released: 6/1/2007
September Dawn
September Dawn
as Joseph Smith
Movie - Released: 5/17/2007
Urban Decay
Urban Decay
as Stan
Movie - Released: 1/1/2007
Crossroads - A Story of Forgiveness
Crossroads - A Story of Forgiveness
as Bruce Murakami
Movie - Released: 4/22/2007
Movie
Protect and Serve
as Mike Borelli
Movie - Released: 4/30/2007
Burn Notice
Burn Notice
as Ryan Pewterbaugh
TV - Released: 6/28/2007
Life
Life
TV - Released: 9/26/2007

2006

A Christmas Wedding
A Christmas Wedding
as Tucker
Movie - Released: 12/11/2006
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Roger Tarso
Movie - Released: 7/28/2006
Dead and Deader
Dead and Deader
as Lt. Bobby Quinn
Movie - Released: 12/16/2006
Truth
Truth
as Peter
Movie - Released: 1/16/2006
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/12/2006
10.5: Apocalypse
10.5: Apocalypse
as Brad Malloy
TV - Released: 5/21/2006

2005

Bailey's Billion$
Bailey's Billion$
as Theodore Maxwell
Movie - Released: 8/5/2005
Mayday
Mayday
as Commander James Slan
Movie - Released: 10/2/2005
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
as Curtis
TV - Released: 9/22/2005

2004

Post Impact
Post Impact
as Capt. Tom Parker
Movie - Released: 5/20/2004
The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story
The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story
as Scott Peterson
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004
Lost
Lost
as Jeremy Stanton
Movie - Released: 10/5/2004
I Do (But I Don't)
I Do (But I Don't)
as Nick Corina
Movie - Released: 9/13/2004
Grandpa's Place
Grandpa's Place
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/14/2004
TV
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/13/2004
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
as Conrad Dean
TV - Released: 9/26/2004

2003

Out of Time
Out of Time
as Chris Harrison
Movie - Released: 10/3/2003
Dragon Fighter
Dragon Fighter
as Captain David Carver
Movie - Released: 1/4/2003
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain
as Jack Wedloe
Movie - Released: 1/5/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith
as Larry Walker
TV - Released: 9/23/2003
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
TV - Released: 9/22/2003

2002

Christmas Rush
Christmas Rush
as Lt. Cornelius Morgan
Movie - Released: 12/1/2002
The Glow
The Glow
as Matt Lawrence
Movie - Released: 8/2/2002
Dark Descent
Dark Descent
as Will Murdock
Movie - Released: 8/6/2002
Phase IV
Phase IV
as Simon Tate
Movie - Released: 4/14/2002
Gentle Ben
Gentle Ben
as Jack Wedloe
Movie - Released: 3/25/2002
Making Rat Race
Making Rat Race
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/29/2002
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
TV - Released: 9/23/2002

2001

Firetrap
Firetrap
as Jack / Max Hooper
Movie - Released: 3/16/2001
Rat Race
Rat Race
as Shawn Kent
Movie - Released: 8/17/2001
A Christmas Adventure ...From a Book Called Wisely's Tales
A Christmas Adventure ...From a Book Called Wisely's Tales
as Donner (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/2/2001
New Alcatraz
New Alcatraz
as Dr. Robert Trenton
Movie - Released: 12/7/2001
The Division
The Division
as Insp. Jack Ellis
TV - Released: 1/7/2001
Smallville
Smallville
as Curtis Knox
TV - Released: 10/16/2001

2000

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
as Cole
Movie - Released: 2/1/2000
Militia
Militia
as Ethan Carter
Movie - Released: 10/17/2000
Kein Alibi - Dunkles Geheimnis
Kein Alibi - Dunkles Geheimnis
as Bob Valenz
Movie - Released: 3/24/2000
Flight of Fancy
Flight of Fancy
as Clay Bennett
Movie - Released: 8/6/2000
For the Cause
For the Cause
as General Murran
Movie - Released: 11/15/2000
The Runaway
The Runaway
as Sheriff Frank Richards
Movie - Released: 12/10/2000
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
TV - Released: 1/12/2000
TV

1999

Futuresport
Futuresport
as Tremaine 'Tre' Ramzey
Movie - Released: 9/30/1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dr. Mike Jergens
TV - Released: 9/20/1999

1998

Dogboys
Dogboys
as Julian Taylor
Movie - Released: 4/4/1998
Rag and Bone
Rag and Bone
as Det. Tony Moran
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
as Sam Kenneally
TV - Released: 9/26/1998

1997

Best Men
Best Men
as Buzz
Movie - Released: 10/17/1997
EP Daily
EP Daily
TV - Released: 9/20/1997
The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
as Chris Williams
TV - Released: 3/4/1997

1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
TV - Released: 6/10/1996

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Kuhio (voice)
TV - Released: 3/12/1995

1994

Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown
Movie - Released: 12/13/1994

1993

Frasier
Frasier
as Rick
TV - Released: 9/16/1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Clark Kent / Superman
TV - Released: 9/12/1993

1992

Miracle Beach
Miracle Beach
as Volleyball Player #1
Movie - Released: 9/15/1992
Grapevine
Grapevine
as Brian
TV - Released: 6/16/1992

1991

Going Under
Going Under
as Guy in Bar
Movie - Released: 8/23/1991

1990

Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
TV - Released: 10/4/1990
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Rick
TV - Released: 10/4/1990

1989

Life Goes On
Life Goes On
TV - Released: 9/12/1989
Christine Cromwell
Christine Cromwell
as Ted Hardathy
TV - Released: 11/11/1989

1988

TV
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1988

1987

A Different World
A Different World
as Eddie
TV - Released: 9/24/1987

1984

The Stone Boy
The Stone Boy
as Eugene Hillerman
Movie - Released: 4/4/1984

1979

Charlie and the Talking Buzzard
Charlie and the Talking Buzzard
as Joe
Movie - Released: 12/12/1979

1976

Movie
Elmer
Movie - Released: 1/2/1976

1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Sheriff Frank Richards
TV - Released: 12/24/1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Bruce Murakami
TV - Released: 12/24/1951

Unknown

Movie
Apocalypse: Key to the Realms
as Pastor Keith Atkins
Movie
Aftermath
Aftermath
as The President
Movie
Movie
Movie
Our Crossroads
as Dan the Contractor
Movie
Movie
A Walking Miracle
as Dr. Silverstone
Movie
Movie
Do Not Grow Weary
as Solicitor Jack
Movie
Pickleball Pandemonium
Pickleball Pandemonium
as Stu Sunshine
Movie
It's a Doll's World
It's a Doll's World
as Ryan Peters
Movie