Actor · Director · Writer
Dean Cain
Dean Cain has worked on 186 movies and 32 TV shows, between 1976 and 2026. On Nahoko: 29 movies and 24 TV shows. Best known for Out of Time, God's Not Dead and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
- Born
- 31 July 1966 (60 years old)
- Birthplace
- Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- Dean George Tanaka, Dean George Cain
- Activities
- Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1976
- Education
- Princeton University
Known for
★ 6.5
Out of Time2003
★ 4.6
God's Not Dead2014
★ 6.7Rent/BuyLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993
★ 6.9Rent/BuyThe Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy2000
★ 4.7
Vendetta2015
★ 6.3$5 a Day2008
★ 5.5Best Men1997
★ 6.9
Hit the Floor2013
★ 4.5
10.5: Apocalypse2006
★ 3.9
Override2020
★ 3.3Post Impact2004
★ 6.8Break Every Chain2021Where to watch
United States
45 of their 53 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
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).
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1976
- Titles on Nahoko
- 29 movies and 24 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Comedy, Adventure
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 5.3 IMDb
- Most voted
- Out of Time
- Box office
- $87M, led by Out of Time ($55.5M)
Frequent collaborators
Jonathan McDaniel2 titles togetherFilmography 53
2024
- God's Not Dead: In God We TrustMovieMovie · as Marc Shelly★ 3.6
2023
- The CurseTV showTV show · as Mark Rose · 1 episode★ 7.1
- R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic DogMovieMovie · as Mayor Sebastian Fleming
★ 3.2
2021
- Break Every ChainMovieMovie · as Pastor Gabe★ 6.8
2020
- OverrideMovieMovie · as Vice President Flemming★ 3.9
2019
- Madness in the MethodMovieMovie · as Dean★ 5.5
2018
- 2050MovieMovie · as Maxwell
★ 3.9
2016
- Lady DynamiteTV showTV show · as Graham · 20 episodes
★ 7.4 - The Black HoleMovieMovie · as Mark Willis★ 3.1
2015
2014
- God's Not DeadMovieMovie · as Mark Shelley★ 4.6
- MulaneyTV showTV show · as Dean Cain · 1 episode★ 4.1
- A Belle for ChristmasMovieMovie · as Glen Barrows
★ 4.7 - Small Town SantaMovieMovie · as Sheriff Rick Langston★ 4.3
2013
- Hit the FloorTV showTV show · as Pete Davenport · 33 episodes★ 6.9
2012
- Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23TV showTV show · as Dean Cain · 3 episodes★ 7.3
- Home Run ShowdownMovieMovie · as Rico★ 4.9
2011
- 5 Days of WarMovieMovie · as Chris Bailot★ 5.6
- Vietnam in HDTV showTV show · as Bob Clewell · 6 episodes★ 8.3
2010
- Kill Katie MaloneMovieMovie · as Robert★ 4.2
- Bed & BreakfastMovieMovie · as Jake★ 5.1
- Pure Country 2: The GiftMovieMovie · as Music Video Director · Writer
★ 5.1 - The Way HomeMovieMovie · as Randy Simpkins
★ 6.1
2008
- $5 a DayMovieMovie · as Rick Carlson★ 6.3
- Ace of HeartsMovieMovie · as Daniel Harding
★ 5.8
2007
- Burn NoticeTV showTV show · as Ryan Pewterbaugh · 1 episode
★ 8.0 - LifeTV showTV show
★ 8.2 - September DawnMovieMovie · as Joseph Smith★ 5.8
2006
- 10.5: ApocalypseTV showTV show · as Brad Malloy · 2 episodes★ 4.5
2005
- Criminal MindsTV showTV show · as Curtis · 1 episode★ 8.1
- Bailey's Billion$MovieMovie · as Theodore Maxwell★ 4.1
2004
- EntourageTV showTV show · as Dean Cain · 1 episode
★ 8.4 - Post ImpactMovieMovie · as Capt. Tom Parker★ 3.3
- LostMovieMovie · as Jeremy Stanton★ 5.7
2003
- Out of TimeMovieMovie · as Chris Harrison★ 6.5
- Las VegasTV showTV show · as Casey Manning · 9 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.4
- Hope & FaithTV showTV show · as Larry Walker · 4 episodes★ 5.6
2002
- CSI: MiamiTV showTV show · as Roger Partney · 1 episode★ 6.5
2001
- SmallvilleTV showTV show · as Curtis Knox · 1 episode★ 7.5
- Rat RaceMovieMovie · as Shawn Kent
★ 6.5 - FiretrapMovieMovie · as Jack / Max Hooper★ 5.1
2000
- The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic ComedyMovieMovie · as ColeRent/Buy★ 6.9
1997
- Just Shoot Me!TV showTV show · as Chris Williams · 1 episode★ 6.9
- Best MenMovieMovie · as Buzz★ 5.5
- DavidTV showTV show · as Dr. Mike Jergens · 1 episode★ 6.9
1995
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV showTV show · as Kuhio (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.9
1993
- FrasierTV showTV show · as Rick · 1 episode★ 8.2
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV showTV show · as Clark Kent / Superman · 87 episodesRent/Buy★ 6.7
1992
- Miracle BeachMovieMovie · as Volleyball Player #1★ 5.5
1990
- Beverly Hills, 90210TV showTV show · as Rick · 4 episodes
★ 6.6
1989
- Life Goes OnTV showTV show★ 7.2
1987
- A Different WorldTV showTV show · as Eddie · 1 episode★ 7.1
More credits 181
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2026
- 4th & 44MovieMovie · as Matt
- A Paralyzing RedemptionMovieMovie · as Akron Coach
- Apocalypse: Key to the RealmsMovieMovie · as Pastor Keith Atkins
- Changed ForeverMovieMovie · as Danny
- ConceivableMovieMovie · as Dr. Royal
- Demon HuntersMovieMovie
- Do Not Grow WearyMovieMovie · as Solicitor Jack
- I Have A NameMovieMovie · as Jack Edwards
- My Ripple EffectMovieMovie · as Chris
- Pickleball PeteMovieMovie · as Stu Sunshine
- The FortMovieMovie · as Balthazar
2025
- A Christmas CarolMovieMovie · as Mike Patterson
- Aimee and Albert: The Early YearsMovieMovie · as Promoter
- Break the CycleMovieMovie · as Pastor
- Hank’s Christmas Wish 3: Elvis LivesMovieMovie · as Mayor
- I SurvivedMovieMovie · as Randy
- It's a Doll's WorldMovieMovie · as Ryan Peters
- Little AngelsMovieMovie · as Jake Rogers · Director · Writer
- Missed OpportunitiesMovieMovie · as Toby
2024
- And God Made ManMovieMovie · as Judge Franks
- Country RainMovieMovie · as J.R.
- DogmanMovieMovie · as Mr. Sherman
- Hank's Christmas Wish 2: The NutcrackerMovieMovie · as Mayor
- HopeMovieMovie
- I Feel Fine.MovieMovie · as Dr. McCaffrey
- Letters at ChristmasMovieMovie
- Our CrossroadsMovieMovie · as Dan the Contractor
- Reagan: Portrait of a PresidencyMovieMovie · as themselves
- TakedownMovieMovie · as Coach D.
- The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas ParadeMovieMovie
- The Karate PrincessMovieMovie · as Herb Dinks
- The Phantom WarriorMovieMovie · as The Sheriff
- Until the Last PromiseMovieMovie · as Lance
- We BelieveMovieMovie · as Announcer #1
2023
- Bringing Back ChristmasMovieMovie · as Boss
- Casting StonesMovieMovie
- Condition of ReturnMovieMovie · as Dr. Donald Thomas
- Ghost TraderMovieMovie
- Hank's Christmas WishMovieMovie · as Mayor Dean
- Losing to WinMovieMovie
- Not For SaleMovieMovie · as Det. Derrick Tanner
2022
- Christmas Around the USAMovieMovie · as themselves
- Forgiving GodMovieMovie · as Pastor Mark
- Glass WallsMovieMovie · as Ozzy
- Just Another DreamMovieMovie · as Doctor Jenkins
- Miracle at ManchesterMovieMovie · as Dr. Getty
- No VacancyMovieMovie · as Pastor Cliff Lea
- One Cop's JourneyMovieMovie · as Pastor Dale
- Paul's PromiseMovieMovie · as Captain John Ratliffe
- Trail BlazersMovieMovie · as Haden
2021
- Agent Toby BarksMovieMovie · as Ted
- ChosenMovieMovie · as themselves
- Christmas Around the WorldMovieMovie · as themselves
- Don't Give UpMovieMovie · as Tom Samuel
- ForgivenMovieMovie · as Ronnie
- The Man Who Went to HeavenMovieMovie · as Pastor Grooms
- The Story of Mother's DayMovieMovie · as Principal Robert Ellis
- Trafficked: A Parent's Worst NightmareMovieMovie · as Det. John Belton
2020
- America, America, God Shed His Grace on TheeMovieMovie · as themselves
- Baby BulldogMovieMovie · as Judge
- DispatchedMovieMovie · as Chief Walker
- Faith Under FireMovieMovie · as Pastor Dan Underwood
- Heroes on the Front LineMovieMovie · as host
- IllicitMovieMovie · as Felipe
- Light Up NightMovieMovie · as Boaz Perez
- One Life at a TimeMovieMovie · as Jason Campbell
- SkydogMovieMovie
- The ObamaGate MovieMovieMovie · as Peter Strzok
- The PlatformTV showTV show
2019
- 90 Feet from HomeMovieMovie · as Raymond Fuller
- A Child of the KingMovieMovie
- A Promise To AstridMovieMovie · as Pastor Scott Seabury
- FBI Lovebirds: UnderCoversMovieMovie · as Peter Strzok
- Hate Among UsMovieMovie · as themselves
- Jack JonahMovieMovie · as Officer Tourville
- John LightMovieMovie · as Tom Morgan
- Sweet InspirationsMovieMovie · as Greg
- The Challenger DisasterMovieMovie · as Larry Arnold (Lawyer)
- The FollowerMovieMovie · as Sheriff
- The SevenMovieMovie · as High Priest Asael · Producer
- The Zombie ClubMovieMovie · as Principal Mazza
2018
- Andy the Talking HedgehogMovieMovie · as Bob (Dad)
- Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial KillerMovieMovie · as Detective James Wood
- Megan's Christmas MiracleMovieMovie · as John
- Prolonged ExposureMovieMovie · as Det. Jaime Montenegro
- The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas ParadeMovieMovie
- The IncantationMovieMovie · as Abel Baddon
- Winter's DreamMovieMovie · as Ty
2017
- 95th Annual National Christmas Tree LightingMovieMovie · as Host
- Architects of DenialMovieMovie · Executive producer
- The 86th Annual Hollywood Christmas ParadeMovieMovie · as themselves
2016
- Broadcasting ChristmasMovieMovie · as Charlie Fisher
- DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearMovieMovie · as Jonathan Kent (voice)
- DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero HighMovieMovie · as Jonathan Kent (voice)
- The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies of All TimeMovieMovie · as themselves
2015
- A Dog for ChristmasMovieMovie · as Earl
- A Horse for SummerMovieMovie · as Kent Walsh
- A Wish Come TrueMovieMovie · as Dean Cain
- Beverly Hills ChristmasMovieMovie · as Archangel Gabriel
- Deadly SanctuaryMovieMovie · as Roy Hollingsworth
- Horse CampMovieMovie · as Luke
- The Dog Who Saved SummerMovieMovie · as Ted Stein
2014
- Airplane vs VolcanoMovieMovie · as Rick Pierce
- Masters of IllusionTV showTV show · as themselves · 172 episodes
- Merry Ex-MasMovieMovie · as Jessie Rogers · Executive producer
- The Dog Who Saved EasterMovieMovie · as Ted Stein
- The Three DogateersMovieMovie · as Matt
2013
- Defending SantaMovieMovie · as Sheriff Scott Hanson
- Man CampMovieMovie · as Luke
- The AppearingMovieMovie · as Dr. Shaw
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationMovieMovie · as Ted
2012
- Beyond PollutionMovieMovie · as themselves (voice)
- Heaven's DoorMovieMovie · as Leo Taylor
- I Am GabrielMovieMovie · as Sheriff Brody
- Meant to BeMovieMovie · as Mike Dickson
- Operation CupcakeMovieMovie · as Griff Carson
- SweetwaterMovieMovie · as Trey
- The ChoiceTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
- The Dog Who Saved the HolidaysMovieMovie · as Ted Stein
2011
- A Mile in His ShoesMovieMovie · as Arthur 'Murph' Murphy
- Dirty Little TrickMovieMovie · as Michael
- Subject: I Love YouMovieMovie · as James Trapp
- The Case for ChristmasMovieMovie · as Michael Sherman
- The Dog Who Saved HalloweenMovieMovie · as Ted Stein
2010
- A Nanny for ChristmasMovieMovie · as Danny Donner
- AbandonedMovieMovie · as Kevin
- Circle of PainMovieMovie · as Wyatt
- Frost GiantMovieMovie · as JC
2009
- Aussie and Ted's Great AdventureMovieMovie · as Michael Brooks
- Hole in OneMovieMovie · as Repo Man
- ManeaterMovieMovie · as Harry Bailey · Executive producer
- Masters of IllusionTV showTV show · as themselves · 13 episodes
- The Dog Who Saved ChristmasMovieMovie · as Ted Stein
- The Gambler, The Girl and The GunslingerMovieMovie · as Shea McCall
- The Three GiftsMovieMovie · as Jack Green
2008
- Final ApproachMovieMovie · as Jack Bender
- Making Mr. RightMovieMovie · as Eddie
- The Hero AwardsTV showTV show
2007
- Crossroads - A Story of ForgivenessMovieMovie · as Bruce Murakami
- Hidden CameraMovieMovie · as Dan
- Protect and ServeMovieMovie · as Mike Borelli
- Urban DecayMovieMovie · as Stan
2006
- A Christmas WeddingMovieMovie · as Tucker
- Dead and DeaderMovieMovie · as Lt. Bobby Quinn
- Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of SupermanMovieMovie · as themselves
- Max Havoc: Ring of FireMovieMovie · as Roger Tarso
- TruthMovieMovie · as Peter
2005
- MaydayMovieMovie · as Commander James Slan
2004
- ClubhouseTV showTV show · as Conrad Dean · 12 episodes
- Grandpa's PlaceMovieMovie · as themselves
- I Do (but I Don't)MovieMovie · as Nick Corina
- The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson StoryMovieMovie · as Scott Peterson
2003
- Dragon FighterMovieMovie · as Captain David Carver · Producer
- Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the MountainMovieMovie · as Jack Wedloe
2002
- Christmas RushMovieMovie · as Lt. Cornelius Morgan
- Dark DescentMovieMovie · as Will Murdock
- Gentle BenMovieMovie · as Jack Wedloe
- Making Rat RaceMovieMovie · as themselves
- Phase IVMovieMovie · as Simon Tate
- The GlowMovieMovie · as Matt Lawrence
2001
- A Christmas Adventure ...From a Book Called Wisely's TalesMovieMovie · as Donner (voice)
- New AlcatrazMovieMovie · as Dr. Robert Trenton
- The DivisionTV showTV show · as Insp. Jack Ellis · 8 episodes
2000
- Flight of FancyMovieMovie · as Clay Bennett
- For the CauseMovieMovie · as General Murran
- MilitiaMovieMovie · as Ethan Carter
- No AlibiMovieMovie · as Bob Valenz
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!TV showTV show
- The RunawayMovieMovie · as Sheriff Frank Richards
1999
- FuturesportMovieMovie · as Tremaine 'Tre' Ramzey
1998
- DogboysMovieMovie · as Julian Taylor
- Fantasy IslandTV showTV show · as Sam Kenneally · 1 episode
- Rag and BoneMovieMovie · as Det. Tony Moran · Producer
1994
1992
- GrapevineTV showTV show · as Brian · 1 episode
1991
- Going UnderMovieMovie · as Guy in Bar
1989
- Christine CromwellTV showTV show · as Ted Hardathy · 1 episode
1988
- Smash Hits Poll Winners PartyTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
1984
- The Stone BoyMovieMovie · as Eugene Hillerman
1979
- Charlie and the Talking BuzzardMovieMovie · as Joe
1976
- ElmerMovieMovie