Due to his time spent in Hell as Alistair's "student", Dean has an in-depth knowledge of torture. These include, Dean is the only character to kill a demon in every season of, Despite the endless debates of the shippers, the producers are adamant that Dean is. Chuck kills Jack and releases every evil spirit from hell to attack the trio in a dramatic show of frustration, with a prequel statement "Story's over. During the short period as the angel Michael, Dean had powers similar to teleportation, telekinesis and rapid healing. He frequently utilizes improvised weapons and explosive devices; in "Croatoan", he demonstrated knowledge of chemistry, constructing Molotov cocktails and improvised explosive devices, and in "Phantom Traveler", he revealed knowledge of electronics and reverse engineering, having built an EMF detector from an old Walkman radio. The fact that he tortured souls just to escape torture himself weighed heavily on Dean, leaving him visibly sad and guilt-ridden. Eventually confronting his brother, Dean is pulled into a fight by a soldier named Cole, allowing Sam to use holy water to imprison his brother. Jenson Ackles plays Dean Winchester who starts out the series as a perpetual ladies man simply out for revenge on the demon that killed his mother when he was a child (along with the other supernatural things that lurk in the darkness). However, unlike his brother Sam, he did not resent his father for having him "raised like a warrior". When he did meet God he was shocked, but angered (unlike Sam who was rambling on). The Winchesters is currently airing on Tuesdays on The CW! This has caused him to develop a bigotry against most supernatural creatures and beings. Sadie Gennis April 24, 2020, 6:15 a.m. PT. Dean is an avid fan of classic rock music. The Winchesters find themselves facing human and supernatural threats when the British branch of the Men of Letters attack the Winchesters to try to take control of America's hunters and Lucifer is left on the run trying to find a new vessel. In the summer of 2008, Ackles was cast in the remake of the cult film My Bloody Valentine 3D, which opened nationwide on January 16, 2009. In 2005, Ackles joined the cast of the WB show horror / action series Supernatural where he starred as Dean Winchester. He is best known for his portrayal of Dean Winchester in The WB/CW dark fantasy drama series Supernatural (20052020) and appearing in television series such as NBC's Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady (earning him several Daytime Emmy Award nominations), super soldiers Ben/X5-493 and Alec/X5-494 in Fox's Dark Angel, Jason Teague in The WB/CW's Smallville, and Ben/Soldier Boy in Amazon Prime Video's The Boys. John became a hunter himself, and trained Dean to be one as well, though both hid the supernatural from Sam until he was 8 years old. He also explained to his brother that he wished he couldn't feel anything, as the sorrow he felt is so overwhelming. After these events, he became even more reluctant to get in a physical relationship let alone an emotional one. He even played on the baseball and lacrosse teams in high school. Species The actor is just a year older than his character. Manifesting as a woman who comes to call herself Amara, Dean finds himself unable to kill her due to a twisted attraction, but matters become even more complicated when Castiel consents to act the vessel for Lucifer when he becomes convinced that only an archangel has any chance against Amara. Dean is shocked when he is reunited with his mother, who was brought back to life by Amara as a thanks for Dean's actions. With the revelation that Castiel had said "yes" to Lucifer, Dean shows great determination in saving his friend, even going against Sam who believes this to be Castiel's choice. With the Darkness unleashed, Dean and Sam set out to try to find the Darkness, but are shaken to learn that the entity they are hunting is essentially God's sister, who was 'sacrificed' so that he could create the world. Failing to kill him, they are rammed into by a semi-truck, sending Dean into a coma. At the end, it is revealed that it was a ghoul (that wanted revenge on John for a previous hunt) and impersonating Adam who was killed but Dean saved Sam and the brothers burned Adam's body. Dean also possesses extensive knowledge of the supernatural, and mythology, and from season 4 onwards learns and is able to perform spells that are effective against angels. A third incarnation, hosted by Dean Cain, debuted on TBS in 2000 and aired three years. [27] Their first child, a daughter, was born in May 2013. On November 2, 1983, Mary was killed in Sam's nursery by the demon Azazel, and in the ensuing fire Dean was tasked with carrying Sam out to safety while John unsuccessfully tried to rescue Mary. The show follows brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) as they travel across America hunting supernatural beings such as ghosts, vampires, and other monsters.While the characters of Sam and Dean are not gay in the show, the actor who plays Dean, Jensen Ackles, is openly gay in real life. When a witch curses him to lose his memory, Dean gradually forgets important facts about himself, but a more childlike demeanor, coupled with a fascination in cartoons and a happy, normality-loving personality begins to surface, a likely indication of what kind of person Dean could have been had he not become a hunter. Dean's work as a hunter requires him to impersonate various occupational roles in pursuing his investigations and avoid the attention of law-enforcement. As part of Bobby's last wishes he tried to let go of his anger and vengeance, and while in the end he succeeded in killing Dick, it was as part of the job and not for vengeance. Dean's Impala was a gift from John, which is why he's so protective of it. [3], After modeling on and off since the age of four, Ackles began to concentrate on an acting career in 1996. He is the couple's first child, four years older than his younger brother, Sam. Although Dean hoped that his heart desire would be Michael out of his head, the family reunion was heart touching. Death later confirms this by revealing that removing the Mark would unleash the Darkness and offers to remove Dean from society on the condition that he kill Sam. He is portrayed primarily by Jensen Ackles. The role was planted to be series regular for the show's third season, which was ordered the day after the episode aired. Dean Winchester was born on January 24, 1979[9][10] to John and Mary Winchester in Lawrence, Kansas. His character died in the episode, but Jensen eventually returned to the show as a regular in the second season as Ben's clone, Alec/X5-494 and continued on until the show's cancellation in 2002. He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.[7]. Zachariah wanted Dean to play his role as Michael's vessel. He also filmed episodes of the TV series, Still Life (2003), playing the role of Max Morgan, not knowing that the series was actually dropped. Sam stated that Dean knows all of. He and his brother are members of the Winchester [4] and Campbell families. However, he later became one due to the, Dean has also shown he is quite good at cooking as seen in. Struggling with his actions in Hell and trying to get Sam to quit drinking demon blood, Dean meets Azazel again when sent back in time by Castiel. However, some of Dean's anger remained as he was still upset God didn't intervene even voicing the latter didn't care at all. Dean encounters another angel Zachariah who implores Dean to keep hunting after he nearly gave it up when learning Alastair had tortured John, who never broke in his time in Hell. John held a grudge against Sam as he felt Sam had abandoned them, while Sam also held a grudge due to the huge argument prior to Sam leaving. Once Sam and Castiel helped him see the truth, he broke free of the state and fought with Michael. [8][9] Dean is best friends with the angel Castiel, close friend to the late prophet Kevin Tran, and reluctant ally ofCrowley. Though on occasion he can be somewhat impulsive as well as arrogant, Dean is both extremely intelligent and competent. Dean's favorite song is a tie between Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On" and "Traveling Riverside Blues. During this time the brothers are also given the Men of Letters bunker as a headquarters, by their paternal grandfather. In October 2021, Ackles was cast to play U.S. Unable to kill her, Dean is mauled to death by Hellhounds and his soul is dragged to Hell. He was the eldest child of John and Mary Winchester . Dean and his brother Sam are from Lawrence, Kansas, due to its closeness to Stull Cemetery, a location famous for its urban legends. He even considered himself, as a demon, a part of the natural order, and that it was all set up in this certain way. Very few casting directors find. This is mostly shocking because out of the brothers, Sam has always been the gentler of the two. Still abandoning his plan to seal himself in the Malik box, Dean accompanies Sam, Castiel, and Jack in a fairly routine hunt. Relive the Winchesters' memorable deaths with this timeline. Dean Winchester was born on January 24, 1979 in Lawrence, Kansas. When he discovered his mother was still alive from Jack, he apologized to Sam for doubting his beliefs and became determined to rescue her. Dean was left to look after Sam with John being continuously absent during their childhood. Dylan was born on January 24, 1995 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [5] Jensen Ackles, who portrays Dean Winchester, originally auditioned for the role of Sam, but was then asked to read for Dean[6] and found he preferred the character of Dean after reading the script.[7][8]. Dean's biological child was an amazon named Emma. Having a now haunted sense of self-created in him during that year, he became firmer in his belief of hunting. He had personally seen all the monsters they hunted in Purgatory and in doing so, developed a strong sense of responsibility to the people they saved. When Sam was freed, Dean's self-loathing seems to have reached a new height: He claims he's poison, and that anyone near him dies. As a reward, Dean was given back his mother and was able to return to his usual style of hunting with his family. The meaning of the name is "leader" or "valley". Dean has also technically been resurrected more times than any other character. Dean's expression while telling he's poison. Lucifer eventually takes the President of the United States as a vessel, but the Winchesters are able to banish him from this host. Dean also wanted to get revenge on the Archangel for using him while being angry when Alternate Kaia compared him to the latter. He also had several psionic abilities, the most notable of which is being able to summon and call the First Blade to him granted it is reasonable range. Afterwards, Dean has shown that he has moved past his depression as he tried to comfort Sam over his own anger at the loss of both Mary and Jack. He has English, German, and Scottish ancestry. When playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, Dean almost always loses because he picks scissors. In this instance, Dean appeared to see it as embracing a necessary evil as only he and Michael together had any chance of defeating the super-charged Lucifer. Ackles was born on March 1, 1978. Jensen also earned the opportunity to work his father, actor Alan Ackles, who happened to play his character's father, Paul Kilton. [15], On October 22, 2010, Disney Interactive Studios announced he would be voicing a character named Gibson in the video game, Tron: Evolution which was released on December 7, 2010. Seasons His body brought back to the bunker, Dean's reawakens a demon and leaves with Crowley.[16]. [14] Upon the death of the Archangel Gabriel, the brothers discover that by using the rings from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, they can reopen and trap Lucifer back into Hell. Jensen however, received high praise for his work as Priestly, who one of the movie's more quirky characters.From June 5-10 in 2007 Jensen had his professional stage debut as Lt. Daniel Kaffee in "A Few Good Men" at Casa Manana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas, working along side Lou Diamond Phillips. Dean is also the destined vessel of the Archangel Michael. Death By Bad Taco? Another issue is Crowley and Castiel's partnership, which Dean expresses dislike in. These feelings can be traced back to his relationship with his father John, who at times treated him as a tool rather than as a son and who held him to unrealistic or unfair standards. As a demon, Dean's soul became twisted and he no longer empathized with others. John and Mary Winchester welcomed Dean to the world in January 1979, and Sam arrived four years later in May 1983. Whereas Sam is at least willing to sympathize with what they hunt, provided that their motives can be counted as morally gray, Dean mostly sees the world as black and white. After spending about three years on a soap set, he left Days of Our Lives (1965) and went on to appear in the mini-series Blonde (2001), which was about the life of Marilyn Monroe, playing Eddie G. He also auditioned for the role of Clark Kent on Smallville (2001), but lost the part to Tom Welling, instead.Not giving up hope, he went for a few auditions and managed to secure a guest role on the popular James Cameron TV series, Dark Angel (2000), as serial killer Ben/X5-493, the brother of main character Max/X5-452, who was played by Jessica Alba. tortures the Winchesters but is confronted and killed by Jack Kline, who uses his soul to draw on his angelic abilities. Dean learns that Jack pulled Castiel from the Empty so that Castiel could help Jack reshape heaven for the better. Aided by Michael, Dean faced Lucifer in battle and ultimately killed the rogue archangel and ended his long reign of terror. Ackles worked steadily throughout 2003. After Michael possessed him again, Dean was locked away in a limbo like state where he owned a bar with Pamela Barnes and seemed happy but was able to tell that something was amiss. When returned to Earth, his new outlook on life was clear. Dean is a masculine name of English origin. Portrayed by While Sam has used more types of magic than Dean to more effects, the magic Dean has used has generally had stronger effects including. Conflicts with Lucifer and the British Men of Letters also become major concerns for Dean. Dean is briefly reunited with his father after a pearl with magical abilities grants him that which his heart desires. Adam (ancestor) Eve (ancestor) Cain (ancestor) Abel (ancestor) Henry Winchester (paternal grandfather) Millie Winchester (paternal grandmother)Samuel Campbell (maternal grandfather) Deanna Campbell (maternal grandmother) John Winchester (father) Mary Winchester (mother) Sam Winchester (younger brother) Adam Milligan (younger half-brother)Jack Kline (surrogate son) Emma (daughter) Christian Campbell (third cousin) Gwen Campbell (third cousin) Mark Campbell (distant cousin) Bobby Singer (surrogate father) Dean Winchester II (nephew) In 2007 the film began a limited run at number of film festivals including the Newport Beach Film Festival, Phoenix Film Festival and the Santa Cruz Film Festival but never made it into major mainstream theatrical release. Dean and Sam are unable to stop the Demon from opening a gate to Hell and freeing Lilith. He also auditioned for the role of the young Clark Kent on Smallville, a role offered to actor Tom Welling instead. During his later years in high school, he started taking theater classes, where he claimed he was the only "jock" in that department. Sam and Dean Winchester from Supernatural are brothers and are obviously pretty close to each other. In the days after, Dean struggled with re-adjusting to being himself again as he tried to help Sam on hunts. [6] Next he appeared in a guest role on the James Cameron television series Dark Angel on Fox in 2001 as serial killer Ben/X5-493, the brother of main character Max/X5-452 (played by Jessica Alba). The show ended after fifteen seasons, making it the longest-running North American sci-fi series in history.[11]. This depression brought out a much more cynical side in Dean, to the point where he would pray for the return of everyone even Crowley. Who did Sam marry? Dean later stated he just needed one victory to cheer him up. They find them and fight them off, however, just as they succeed, a vampire pushes Dean against a wooden bean and impales him on a spike. Other versions of the character having been portrayed by Hunter Brochu (toddler), Ridge Canipe (child), Nicolai Lawton-Giustra (pre-teen), Brock Kelly and Dylan Everett (teen), and Chad Everett (elderly). This cynicism and depression was pointed out to him by Billie who told him he should keep living. He used to watch his father study scripts, and that taught him a few things about the industry. As Dean was born in 1979, he is physically 41 years old, but since time is different in Hell than it is on Earth, he is spiritually 81 years old. Even though Dean keeps himself in excellent physical shape, he is known to have very bad eating habits. Dean's concern for Sam, innocent people and the Impala completely disappeared while he was a demon. While trying to cope with his impending death and make the best of his final year, Dean begins to start hunting the freed Demons. However, there was a Sam Harrison living in Kansas, so the name had to be changed for legal reasons. When that didn't work, he replaced his sadness with anger and it caused him to lash out at Jack, blaming him for what happened to Mary and Cass even though the latter was not at fault for these acts. Jack soon comes to see the Winchesters and Castiel as his 'fathers', while they gain a new ally when they discover that Gabriel survived his death, in season 5, but although they are able to return to the Apocalypse World to rescue several humans (including alternate versions of Bobby Singer and Charlie Bradbury), the alternate Michael, and Lucifer follow them into this world. The brewery's name is a reference to Supernatural ("family business" being a tagline for the series).[31]. Dean's main role in the series is being the self-appointed guardian of Sam and often going to extreme lengths to protect him regardless of personal cost. Despite assurances from Jack and Sam that this wasn't his fault, Dean was unsure and only gain a semblance of hope after seeing Maggie wanting to hunt after being kidnapped on a hunt. Dean decided to obtain the Mark of Cain, and by doing so, his personality became darker, with extreme levels of aggression and wrath. Demon Dean displayed a casual demeanor even while confronting an insulted Crowley. However, he seems to have gotten better over time as he now has a phone with apps, something that shocked Sam. [18], In August 2020, it was announced he would join the cast of The Boys in its third season as Ben / B.C.L. Dean is typically ruthless and aggressive when he is hunting, a task which he approaches enthusiastically, making him the more merciless of the Winchester siblings. However, the one time he was shown to indulge in a one-night stand in The Slice Girls he ended up fathering an Amazon that tried to kill him. Following Bobby's death at the hands of Dick Roman, Dean developed a very strong, obsessive revenge streak in him and spent the entirety of the season hunting Dick down to kill him. He also used to wear a watch and a silver ring. When he was just a sophomore, a friend of Jensen had asked him to attend a local acting seminar. His favorite musician is Garth Brooks. While Dean was originally unwilling to become the vessel for Michael in Season 5, he later changed his mind in Season 13's Let the Good Times Roll with the alternate Michael due to the grave threat posed by Lucifer. Getting Sam's soul back, from Lucifer's cage, through Death, the brothers begin to unravel a conspiracy involving Crowley and Castiel. He is also colder, and while initially coming across down-to-earth and charismatic, he quickly turned cold and ruthless when others proved to be uncooperative, as shown by him outright shaming and humiliating Ann Marie for sleeping with him the moment she rejected his advances, not caring that he had left her near tears. Drama Fantasy Horror Dean and Sam learn that a witch is running a poker game where the currency is life years versus money; Dean tries to intervene when Bobby starts losing the game. Meeting a seemingly helpful demon Ruby, Dean learns that he too may become a demon himself if he burns in Hell too long. [26] The couple married on May 15, 2010, in Dallas. When Dean was released, he told Sam of how he suffered in his possession. Dean's ability to keep Michael contained is a testament to his incredible willpower as Castiel stated at one point that he couldn't even imagine the strength it took to keep Michael under control. Dean now believes that it is their duty to save people and quitting out of the hunting business is permanently out of the question. Actor: Supernatural. Sam joins Dean on the road, hunting various supernatural creatures, tracking down their father and searching for the culprit behind the deaths of their mother and Jessica. Dean values his family's safety over anything else, even going so far as to kill a demon and its human host in order to save Sam's life, as well as sacrificing his very soul and suffering in hell to resuscitate his brother. However, their father escapes as well and gives them the chance they need to kill the Yellow Eyed Demon, before his soul heads to heaven. [10] He also had a lead role in the 2005 film Devour in which Ackles' father, actor Alan Ackles, also had a role playing the father of Ackles' character, Jake Gray. Series Creator Eric Kripke Explains", "Supernatural: Your Burning Questions Answered! Dean is noted to be "handsome" or even "pretty" by other characters constantly. Reuniting with Kevin, they find another Word of God that details trials to close the gates of Hell. How did Dean die? In 2006, Jensen took on a role in the Independently filmed comedy/drama movie, Ten Inch Hero (2007), which explores the theme of honesty and the flaw of judging by appearances. In February 2009, the film was released on DVD exclusively by Blockbuster Home Video. (2008 Edition)", "EWwy Awards 2010: Here's to the Winners! He appeared in several guest roles on Mr. Rhodes, Sweet Valley High, and Cybill before joining the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady in 1997. When his parents had an argument when he was about three, Dean comforted his mother, promising her that John still loved her. ", "Supernatural at 200: The Road So Far, An Oral History", "Jensen Ackles enjoys doing Supernatural", 4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book (transcript), Supernatural Season 10: Mark Sheppard Promoted to Series Regular, "Here's how everyone's story ended on 'Supernatural', "COMIC CON 2018 | Jensen Ackles Talks Dean Winchester and 'Supernatural' - YouTube", "Jensen Ackles talks about Dean's return from Hell - YouTube", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dean_Winchester&oldid=1141710421, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 11:46. He is best known for his roles in How To Be Indie, Wingin' It, Degrassi and Open Heart. As noted throughout the season, Dean has become more open about his interests and preferences, switching within a day from hating vegetable juice to drinking it without another word. In early seasons, he would attempt to hook up with a different woman in pretty much every town they went to. However, he becomes somewhat more open-minded after meeting the angel Castiel, yet the antagonistic behavior of most angels and God's reluctance to openly participate in events prevents him from being a true believer, like Sam. This led him to save the world, and regain his mother. Counting return trips, Dean has time traveled twelve times. That changed with Castiel's return from Purgatory after which he started to show his light-hearted side again. However, he regain his will and did better in hunting, as he and his family decided to go after Michael and defeat him. But guess what? Men of Letters Winchester Family Alastair (formerly) Billie (formerly) Castiel Jack Kline Crowley (on-off) Bobby Singer Charlie Bradbury Kevin Tran Anna Milton (formerly) Jo Harvelle Ellen Harvelle Jody Mills Benny Lafitte Claire Novak The Darkness God (formerly) Lucifer (briefly) Lisa Braeden Alternate Michael (formerly, unwillingly) Michael He is named after his maternal grandmother, Deanna Campbell. The next revival aired on Travel Channel . Together Ackles and Carlson completed a debut album entitled Vol. This however did not last long, as later on - while still sixteen - following a werewolf hunt, he realized just how unique his life was. RED / Soldier Boy. He is known to use crude humor, use pop culture references, make sexual innuendos, and indulge in pornography (especially about Busty Asian Beauties). [8] He also had a small role in the 2004 short film The Plight of Clownana. He briefly abandons Dean to continue his own plans while wearing down Dean's willingness to resist, but although Michael eventually takes Dean as his vessel again, with the aid of his family Dean is able to trap Michael in his subconscious. Dean enjoys the uncomplicated things in life, such as good food and television. Prior to the pilot of the series, Sam left to pursue his own life away from the supernatural. [14] In summer of 2021, Ackles voiced the role of Batman (Bruce Wayne) for the two-part adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween.