Dean Cain
Dean Cain
Personal Life
- Full name: Dean George Cain
- Date of birth: July 31, 1966
- Place of birth: Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Alma mater: Princeton University
- Occupation: Actor, producer, television presenter, former professional football player
- Years active: 1984–present
Career
- Notable roles:
- Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
- Casey Manning in the television series Las Vegas (2003–2008)
- Sam Lane in the television series Supergirl (2015–2019)
- Other notable works:
- Host of the television show Ripley's Believe It or Not! (2010–2012)
- Producer of the film God's Not Dead 2 (2016)
- Star of the film Vendetta (2015)
Awards and Nominations
- Won:
- Saturn Award for Best Actor in a Television Series (1995)
- TV Land Award for Favorite Flying Character (2004)
- Nominated:
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (2017)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1995)
Personal Life
- Cain was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and grew up in Malibu, California.
- He attended Santa Monica High School and Princeton University, where he played football and studied history.
- Cain has been married twice: once to Samantha Torres from 1997 to 2000, and then to Amy Roxanne Kurz from 2009 to 2011.
- He has two children: a son, Christopher Dean Cain, with Torres, and a daughter, Isabella Marie Cain, with Kurz.
Career
- Cain began his career as a model and actor in the early 1980s, appearing in commercials and television shows.
- In 1993, he landed the role of Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, which ran for four seasons.
- After Lois & Clark, Cain starred in a number of other television shows and films, including Las Vegas, Vendetta, and The Wrong Nanny.
- He has also hosted several television shows, including Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Celebrity Family Feud.
Philanthropy
- Cain is involved in a number of charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Red Cross, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
- He is also a supporter of the USO and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Controversies
- In 2016, Cain was criticized for his comments about the transgender community.
- He has also been criticized for his support of President Donald Trump.
Legacy
- Cain is best known for his role as Superman in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
- He is also known for his work on Las Vegas, Vendetta, and The Wrong Nanny.
- Cain is a popular figure in the conservative movement and is often seen as a role model for young people.
