Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA
Nationality
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
English
Partner
Samantha Torres
Children
1 child: Christopher Dean Cain
Parents
Christopher Cain, Sharon Thomas
Siblings
Krisinda Cain, Roger Cain
Education
Princeton University
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Old English < Proto-Indo-European (*dʰen-)
Popularity
Tier A -- 75,299 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Year context
Born in 1966 -- Cultural Revolution begins in China; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 34 years (1990-2024)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Notable
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Human Impact
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
85
Cultural Uplift
72
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Filmography (39)
AWARDS (1)
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Order of the Badge of Honour
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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dean Cain?
Dean Cain is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Dean Cain born?
Dean Cain was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Dean Cain been in?
Dean Cain has 39 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hope (2024), Miracle at Manchester (2022), Agent Toby Barks (2021), Illicit (2020), 2050 (2019).
What is Dean Cain known for?
Dean Cain is primarily known as an actor. 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;…
Where can I find more information about Dean Cain?
You can find more about Dean Cain on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
