Dean Winchester (b. January 24, 1979 [2] - d. 2025 [3]) was a human and hunter as well as a member of the Men of Letters with his younger brother Sam. As a human, Dean was the bearer of the Mark of Cain; this granted him extraordinary strength, allowing him to fight on the level of a supercharged angel like Metatron. RED / Soldier Boy. Dean lets Sam kill Brady after getting the information they need. That same year, he was offered the part of Eliza Dushku's love interest on the second season of Tru Calling (2003). He also had a small role in the short film, The Plight of Clownana (2004), playing the role of Jensen. Dean accepts this as a solution for his building anger towards Jack and finds himself aiming, point blank, at Jack. 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When he was killed by Metatron whilst using the Mark of Cain, Dean returned as a demon and aKnight of Hellloyal only to himself. He is also adept at brawling, and knife fighting, and has subdued several human assailants with ease and bested physically more powerful creatures such as shapeshifters, vampires and demons. The Winchesters constantly moved around the country, living in motels and the homes of John's friends. Another side of Dean is his utter disgust at Sam for many of his dangerous or foolish actions, such as drinking demon blood, and having a sexual relationship with a demon. 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. Death By Bad Taco? 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. His favorite musician is Garth Brooks. Sam and Dean investigate a kidnapping in which two brothers are kidnapped and their parents killed. [19][20], More recently, he and his wife formed Chaos Machine Productions with a deal at Warner Bros. He is still more brutal, happily beating people and demons beyond a reasonable point, with limited provocation. Jensen's big break came when he was cast in the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives (1965), as Eric Brady in 1997. He even told Sam to have faith that no matter what threat occurred in the future that they will handle it. He also starred as the lead in the box office success My Bloody Valentine 3D, and provided the voices of Jason Todd in the animated film Batman: Under the Red Hood, and Bruce Wayne/Batman in the animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween. Sadie Gennis April 24, 2020, 6:15 a.m. PT. Dean Winchester | Supernatural Wiki | Fandom Sq. Dean appeared in every episode of the series, up until season 14's premiere episode, Dean has killed the most main antagonists in the series, with four. [18] Sam joins Dean in heaven after living a fulfilling life on Earth.[19]. He initially lied to Sam that he remembered nothing of his time in Hell, but eventually confessed and told him he remembered every detail. During his time as a demon, Dean also possessed the ability to easily regenerate from wounds and as his corrupted soul was possessing his own body, he was exempt from exorcisms that plagued other demons. Dean finds out about his mother's death and starts into a fit of anger fueled by grief. This strategy fails- speculated to be due to Lucifer's status as a fallen archangel- but the Winchesters are eventually contacted by the true God, now revealed to be Chuck Surely, the author who wrote the Winchester Gospels, who is able to make peace with Amara and depart. Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor. He loves football, lacrosse, baseball and basketball. 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. Sam spent a year plus, so 40 years and let's say approximately . DnD 5e: How to Build Supernatural's Dean Winchester [16], After years of performing at conventions, Ackles released his first original song as a professional singer titled "Sounds of Someday" which is the first track from his debut album. Dean has been transformed into the most supernatural creatures on the show: a, Before Dean killed Death, while he helped Sam defeat. Dean unknowingly admits to watching Oprah, something that surprised Sam. During this, Dean gets knocked unconscious only to wake, and find that Michael has escaped his mind. Dean Winchester, from the moment of his debut, was shown to be an understanding, funny, mischievous, and, in contrast to his younger brother, a little immature. Often in these occurrences Dean finds himself the center of a much larger picture. When he discovered his mother was still alive from Jack, he apologized to Sam for doubting his beliefs and became determined to rescue her. Due to this, he believed he was unworthy of rescue. After defeating Chuck, Dean is killed by vampires during a hunt. Dean Winchester - Wikipedia HumanKnight of Hell (cured)Vampire (cured) Ghost (formerly) Jefferson Starship (cured) He passionately despises what he hunts, especially demons, and is prepared to kill without question more often than not, unlike his brother. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Today in History: Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 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. He even works with Crowley in every season that Crowley appears, except season 8. Learning from Death how to trap Lucifer, Dean eventually lets Sam become the devil's vessel, but his strong bond with Dean helps him fall into Lucifer's Cage with Michael, who is using the boys' younger brother Adam as a vessel. Afterward, Ackles filmed several episodes of the unaired series Still Life for Fox before it was abruptly dropped. Due to his time spent in Hell as Alistair's "student", Dean has an in-depth knowledge of torture. [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). 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. 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). [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. Deceased (killed by one of the Masked Vampires)Soul exists in Heaven [27] Their first child, a daughter, was born in May 2013. Every Time Sam and Dean Died on Supernatural - TV Guide The actor is just a year older than his character. After their father figure Bobby is killed by Dick Roman, the Leviathan leader, they gain an ally through Kevin Tran, a new prophet. 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. But as the show progressed, Dean began forming actual relationships, some of which he maybe should've seen through. Sam was 22, and he'll be 31 by the time season 9 ends (his birthday is at the beginning of May). It's later revealed that Dean himself is somehow responsible for his parents meeting and going after the Akrida. He and his brother are members of the Winchester [4] and Campbell families. It was reported that the creator of the show, Eric Kripke, mentioned that the show will last for a maximum of five seasons. On a mission to kill Jack, Chuck makes an appearance, supplying a gun which will do to the holder what it does to the victim. He was subsequently cast on Smallville (2001), as Assistant football coach Jason Teague, the new love interest of Lana Lang. Jensen AcklesHunter Brochu (Toddler)Ridge Canipe (Child) Nicolai Guistra (Memory of Bobby Singer, Death's Door)Brock Kelly (Teenager) Dylan Everett (Teenager) Chad Everett (Elderly)Anthony Bolognese (Memory of Mary Winchester, Who We Are), Dean CampbellMessenger of God's Destruction (by Billie) (alongside Sam)The ultimate killer (by God), Dean Winchester (b. January 24, 1979[2] d. 2025[3]) was a human and hunter as well as a member of the Men of Letterswith his younger brother Sam. Dylan Everett is a Canadian TV actor who both appeared in the role of Campbell Saunders in the series, Degrassi and voiced the character of Wolly in the PBS animated series, Super Why!. He is also known for driving a signature black 1967 Chevrolet Impala, which he occasionally sleeps in, and he has a huge stash of weaponry in the trunk. In Let the Good Times Roll, Dean gains a pair of Angel's Wings due to his status as Apocalypse World Michael's current vessel. Even though he has a stronger connection with angels throughout the series, he's the Winchester to eventually becomes a demon, specifically a Knight of Hell. [21] Dean is also an accomplished mechanic and maintained an intimate knowledge of automobiles and engines since childhood; he maintains his Impala in top condition.[22]. Enjoying his time as a demon and killing several of Abaddon's loyalists, Dean eventually kills a man called Lester Morris and uses his newfound demon powers to confirm what Crowley told him about Sam. Beds. 5 Relationships Dean Winchester Should Have Stuck With - ScreenRant Very few casting directors find. For the first four seasons, Dean also wore an amulet around his neck that resembled the head of a bull made of brass, attached to a black cord. However, Michael was then killed by Jack, saving the world from his influence and freeing Dean of his grasp. 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. I'd do Him Dean Winchester Coffee Mug Dean Winchester Tumbler Dean later briefly possessed a pair of Black Eyes 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. Jensen, however, turned down the role which was later offered to another actor, Eric Christian Olsen. The 6' 1" actor first started modeling when he was just 2 years old. 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. Network Real Estate. When playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, Dean almost always loses because he picks scissors. 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. Failing to kill him, they are rammed into by a semi-truck, sending Dean into a coma. Dean is horrified to learn Castiel was programmed by the angel Naomi to try to kill him. Dean spent four months in hell. Dean typically avoids emotional intimacy, preferring to engage with women only as sexual partners. Having a now haunted sense of self-created in him during that year, he became firmer in his belief of hunting. He also explained to his brother that he wished he couldn't feel anything, as the sorrow he felt is so overwhelming. He is 6'1"-- making him shorter than his younger brother Samand muscular. Later learning of his role as the vessel for the Archangel Michael and Sam's role as Lucifer's vessel, the brothers meet the King of Crossroads Crowley and fight against the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to defeat Lucifer. Dean has also technically been resurrected more times than any other character. Dean later revealed in Family Remains that it was not just the fact he tortured souls, but the fact he enjoyed it. Lucifer eventually takes the President of the United States as a vessel, but the Winchesters are able to banish him from this host. 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. However, he has had a few long-term relationships over the years, with Cassie Robinson, pre-series, and Lisa Braeden, in season 6. While Sam has used more types of magic than Dean to more effects, the magic Dean has used has generally had stronger effects including. Getting Sam's soul back, from Lucifer's cage, through Death, the brothers begin to unravel a conspiracy involving Crowley and Castiel. After John's soul is taken by the Demon to Hell, Sam and Dean start hunting the Demon, who eventually kidnaps Sam. In October 2021, Ackles was cast to play U.S. [3], After modeling on and off since the age of four, Ackles began to concentrate on an acting career in 1996. After God called him out on his anger, Dean opened up, though held some of his anger and supposedly abandoned humanity before God told him to stop comparing himself to his father. Occupation 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. Dean shows on multiple occasions a soft spot for children. Demon Dean displayed a casual demeanor even while confronting an insulted Crowley. In 2005, Ackles joined the cast of the WB show horror / action series Supernatural where he starred as Dean Winchester. When finally confronting Metatron, Dean is fatally stabbed and once again dies. 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[citation needed] Ackles returned to Vancouver (where Dark Angel was filmed) in 2004 to become a regular on Smallville playing the assistant football coach Jason Teague, who was also the newest romantic interest for Lana Lang (played by Kristin Kreuk). While the Winchesters have died so many times . He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.[7]. Sometimes they even compare themselves to the characters they're playing. Flat-lining, Dean dies but is saved from death at the last second when John makes a deal with the Demon to save his life. [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. In 2018, Ackles collaborated with musician Steve Carlson to form Radio Company. Eventually, Dean learns that the angels the want the Apocalypse to start and that if one of the Demon's Special Children, of whom Sam is the only one left, kill Lilith, Lucifer will be free. Dean is a big movie buff. Two guys, Craig Wargo, and an agent, 'Michael Einfeld', were interested in Jensen's talent and wanted him to go to Los Angeles with them.Jensen had to say no to the offer and admitted at one point, he thought they would forget about him but, eventually, when he went to Los Angeles, he still managed to get help from them. While he was stuck there, he became emotionless and paranoid of the fear of getting attacked. 6 Things you didn't know about Dean Winchester a.k.a Jensen Ackles Growing desperate to defeat Abaddon, Crowley manipulates Dean into accepting the Mark of Cain, from Dean's ancestor Cain, and aids him in locating the First Blade. During Jump the Shark, Dean and Sam learn of their half-brother Adam with Sam. Jack is able to stop him in a grotesque killing which leaves Mary Winchester in a state of deep concern. Ironically, despite Dean's great skill in hunting vampires, it was ultimately a vampire that killed him on his final hunt. [4] He won a 1998 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer and went on to be nominated three times (in 1998, 1999, and 2000) for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Days of our Lives. 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. Shocked to learn of his brother and maternal grandfather's resurrections, Dean is placed even more on edge when Sam acts cold, ruthlessly and lets Dean get temporarily turned into a vampire. He caught the acting bug because he was mostly influenced by his father, who was an actor in Dallas. Ripley's Believe it or Not," based on the radio show, debuted on NBC in 1949. However, there was a Sam Harrison living in Kansas, so the name had to be changed for legal reasons. These powers also included premonitions given in dreams and immunity to both magical and demonic powers. He joined the cast of The WB's hit show Dawson's Creek during its final season, playing CJ, Jen Lindley's lover. [24] Production was temporarily suspended after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. 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. In 2003, he joined the cast of Dawson's Creek (1998), playing the role of C.J., Jen Lindley's lover. He single-handedly repairs the totaled Impala multiple times throughout the series and is a professional mechanic in the Wishverse of 2.20 What Is and What Should Never Be. After Michael gave him a hint, Dean resolved to lock him up as Michael did to him. The film began hitting the film festival circuit in early 2007 and Ackles received high praise for his comedic timing in the role. Unable to kill her, Dean is mauled to death by Hellhounds and his soul is dragged to Hell. HunterHell's Torturer (formerly)Man of LettersMember of Team Free WillAlternate Michael's cage (formerly)True Vessel of MichaelSoldier of Heaven (formerly)Bearer of the Mark of Cain (formerly)Knight of Hell (formerly)Member of Team Save the World (formerly)Director of Sales and Marketing at Sandover Bridge & Iron Inc (briefly)Sheriff (briefly)Construction Worker (formerly)Death (briefly) [1] Dean's name is a homage to Dean Moriarty in Jack Kerouac's road-trip novel On the Road,[2] tying into Kripke's concept for an Americana road-trip television series. The next revival aired on Travel Channel . In Season 11, Dean suffers from the fact that he unleashed The Darkness upon the world. [7]He and Sam are also the surrogate sons of the late Bobby Singer. Zachariah wanted Dean to play his role as Michael's vessel. Series Creator Eric Kripke Explains", "Supernatural: Your Burning Questions Answered! He is also a big fan of country music. 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. His character died in the episode, but Ackles returned to the show as a series regular in the second season as Ben's sane clone, Alec/X5-494. 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. He is then reunited with Bobby Singer in heaven who explains to him what has been going on since Chuck's defeat. Prior to the pilot of the series, Sam left to pursue his own life away from the supernatural. He even sang back-up vocals on good friend Steve Carlson's albums "Spot in the Corner" and "Rollin' On." 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. Dean, played by Jensen Ackles, is the older of the two by four years. 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. Dean is more willing to put his life in danger for children than he is for nearly anyone else. So far, Dean, along with Cain and Lilith, is one of the three known characters to become a demon without going through hundreds of years of torture in Hell. Dean was left to look after Sam with John being continuously absent during their childhood. Dean Winchester [3] It was originally intended for the brothers' last name to be "Harrison" as a nod to actor Harrison Ford, as Kripke wanted Dean to have the "devil-may-care swagger of Han Solo." 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. After eventually reuniting with their father and coming into possession of the Colt, they prepare to strike back against Azazel, a powerful demon with yellow eyes. [12] He is also the former apprentice of Alastair. Dean also bonded with Jack after learning his declining health. After Lucifer is freed, Dean and Sam are teleported onto an airplane by an unknown force (God). 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. After slaughtering many hunters in his wake, Michael He's defined by his unshakeable love for his '67 Chevy Impala, classic rock, and burgers, combined with his equally. Dean is terrified of flying and claims that is the reason why he drives everywhere. He was the eldest child of John and Mary Winchester . The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Going back in time 5 times (To the 1800s, the 1940s and the 1970s twice) and going forward once (to an Alternate 2014). In 2005, Ackles joined the cast of the WB show horror/action series Supernatural where he starred as Dean Winchester. This is mostly shocking because out of the brothers, Sam has always been the gentler of the two. He almost constantly displays some level of humorous behavior, and frequently makes light of tense situations. Whereas in hell, Dean gave into his darker thoughts and enjoyed torturing, in Purgatory, he appears to have given into his darker instincts and embraced the warrior lifestyle that he'd basically been raised for his entire life. Jensen grew up in Richardson, Texas, together with his older brother, Joshua, and a younger sister, Mackenzie. Relive the Winchesters' memorable deaths with this timeline. During the brief period of time Dean was in control while Michael powered him from within, Dean was able to display the wings and use them in battle against Lucifer. Dean spends four months dead, equating to 40 years in Hell. Throughout the first half of Season 5, Castiel attempts to use this amulet to find God, as its claimed power is to burn hot in God's presence. However, he beat Sam twice, once in. Welcome to the end." Dean has killed several angels on the series: Dean has killed some of the strongest beings on the series: the, In addition to all of these major kills, Dean also killed, Dean is the only character to kill more than one, Dean has wielded some of the most powerful supernatural weapons to ever exist in battle. Dean is an avid fan of classic rock music. (2008 Edition)", "EWwy Awards 2010: Here's to the Winners! As a demon, Dean's soul became twisted and he no longer empathized with others. He caught the acting bug because he was mostly influenced by his father, who was an actor in Dallas. Despite being the better hunter, Dean admits he doesn't see himself as anything other than a "grunt." In a lore book containing information on angels, Michael is seen wielding a sword against Lucifer, a reference to Dean, who is the sword of the archangel. With Ezekiel in Sam, however, Dean is unable to get any help from Castiel and begins to try to find a way to handle Abaddon. Later learning from Castiel that Sam is lacking a soul, Dean sets out to fix his brother. [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. 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.