Dean Cain

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Characters played by Dean Cain

Clark Kent / Superman — Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)

A 27-year-old reporter who moves to Metropolis to work at the Daily Planet. Raised by the Kents in Smallville, he discovers his extraterrestrial origins and adopts a superhero persona to use his powers openly without endangering his secret identity. He falls in love with Lois Lane while she pursues a career in investigative journalism.

Mark Shelley — God's Not Dead (2014)

A successful atheist businessman dealing with family estrangement.

Shawn Kent — Rat Race (2001)

Shawn Kent is Tracy Faucet's boyfriend, whom she visits during the helicopter trip with Nick. Tracy discovers Shawn cheating with another woman in his backyard, chases him into the desert using the helicopter, and later takes his truck with Nick after the damaged helicopter attracts police attention.

Nick Corina — I Do (but I Don't) (2004)

A firefighter and Darla's best man who instantly connects with Lauren. He pursues her romantically, supports her through personal mishaps, and ultimately chooses honesty and love over his wedding party duties, marrying Lauren by the end.

Marc Shelly — God's Not Dead: In God We Trust (2024)

A political figure navigating religious and secular divides.

Cole — The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)

A handsome and charismatic actor who frequently and unwittingly becomes involved with the boyfriends of his friends.

Danny Donner — A Nanny for Christmas (2010)

A chocolatier seeking a new direction for his brand and the target of the advertising campaign. He praises the successful pitch at a company celebration and publicly recognizes Justin's presentation.

Jack Wedloe — Gentle Ben (2002)

Landowner framed for sabotage, fights to clear his name and protect his community.

Ted Stein — The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)

Central human character and dog owner in the Dog Who Saved series; involved in family adventures and helping Zeus.

Rick Pierce — Airplane vs Volcano (2014)

A passenger who organizes emergency care, helps restore communication, transmits a mayday, and volunteers to clear volcanic debris from an aircraft engine.

Roger Tarso — Max Havoc: Ring of Fire (2006)

Primary antagonist in Ring of Fire. A ruthless hotel owner who orchestrates a slum clearance scheme through arson, intimidation, and hired thugs. His criminal enterprise drives the central conflict of the second film.

Dr. Robert Trenton — New Alcatraz (2001)

Robert is a married paleontologist recruited by the United States military to help investigate and destroy the giant serpent in the Antarctic prison. He joins the survivors’ escape effort, survives the creature’s attacks, loses Patricia during the escape, and ultimately flies to safety with Jessica.

Career Overview

Dean Cain has 233 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Changed Forever, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Out of Time. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
233
Birth Date
1966-07-31
Birth Place
Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q313788), public domain (CC0).