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. Jensen, however, turned down the role which was later offered to another actor, Eric Christian Olsen. As a demon, Dean's soul became twisted and he no longer empathized with others. He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.[7]. Following the reunion of his family, Dean agreed to become the vessel for the alternate Michael in order to finish Lucifer once and for all. [2] After graduating in 1996, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. As of recent, Dean may be losing much of his bravado, the tough, sarcastic and careless personality he carried with him for most of his life is slowly slipping away to reveal the true Dean Winchester underneath, whom not even Sam recognizes. I gotta tell ya, every women in this place - they want to eat you up. His demonic powers also included a degree of telepathy, being able to read an individual named Lester's mind and learn his history with Sam upon meeting him. Sam stated that Dean knows all of. He was subsequently cast on Smallville (2001), as Assistant football coach Jason Teague, the new love interest of Lana Lang. Although he initially agrees, Dean relents and kills Death instead. These powers also included premonitions given in dreams and immunity to both magical and demonic powers. Dean is a big movie buff. Joining up with Metatron, Ezekiel reveals himself to actually be the angel Gadreel and overpowers Dean, preventing him from saving Kevin. ", Dean is one of only two people known to be, Through his behavior in the early episodes of. He was reluctant to defend himself against his Amazonian daughter and Sam ended up making the kill. He usually wears a plaid shirt over a T-shirt, jeans, and boots, unless he has to wear a disguise in order to impersonate someone. 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. However, Michael was then killed by Jack, saving the world from his influence and freeing Dean of his grasp. Since then, Dean has felt responsible for Sam and was always given the job to take care of him while they were growing up. 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. Network Real Estate. The actor is just a year older than his character. However, he beat Sam twice, once in. John was forced to return to his own time before an alternate time line could ensue. Dean is known for handling a large number of weapons. Every Time Sam and Dean Died on Supernatural. During Jump the Shark, Dean and Sam learn of their half-brother Adam with Sam. In Season 12, Dean struggles with the changes in his life. [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." He is later informed by Billie the Reaper, who has replaced Death after his death, that Michael will inevitably escape his prison in every future but the one where Dean seals himself in an Enochian box at the bottom of the ocean, but although Dean starts creating such a box, he accepts Sam's argument that they will still try and find another way first. After his break up with Lisa, Dean was reluctant to get back into his old routine of "new town, new girl." When his parents had an argument when he was about three, Dean comforted his mother, promising her that John still loved her. Series Creator Eric Kripke Explains", "Supernatural: Your Burning Questions Answered! He became hardened, emotionless, and at times ruthless; his humor and puns were nonexistent when hunting. However, he regain his will and did better in hunting, as he and his family decided to go after Michael and defeat him. 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. He is given 1 year of life. 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. John and Mary Winchester welcomed Dean to the world in January 1979, and Sam arrived four years later in May 1983. $70,000. [5] Through his father, Dean is the older half-brother of Adam Milligan.[6]. Dean is also against Sam using the teachings of their father on Adam after he is attacked by monsters. Both Dean and Sam were raised in the hunting life by their father, after the demon Azazel killed their mother. Getting Sam's soul back, from Lucifer's cage, through Death, the brothers begin to unravel a conspiracy involving Crowley and Castiel. He later told Sam to maintain his faith in their mother being alive as him holding faith would balance them out which surprised Sam. However, he has had a few long-term relationships over the years, with Cassie Robinson, pre-series, and Lisa Braeden, in season 6. 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. 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) Though on occasion he can be somewhat impulsive as well as arrogant, Dean is both extremely intelligent and competent. 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 lets Sam kill Brady after getting the information they need. Although initially disbelieving, Dean is convinced of the relation with pictures. Dean has both been aged both forward into an old man. 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. Beds. 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. Coincidentally, both wanted Dean to play a role in The Apocalypse. HumanKnight of Hell (cured)Vampire (cured) Ghost (formerly) Jefferson Starship (cured) [22] It was picked up to series in May 2022.[23]. Although Dean hoped that his heart desire would be Michael out of his head, the family reunion was heart touching. He even works with Crowley in every season that Crowley appears, except season 8. He sometimes appears foolish due to this habit, but this seems to be merely his means of dealing with the stress of hunting. 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. After his extraction from Hell by Castiel, Dean began exhibiting noticeable anxiety and experienced chronic, abominable nightmares of his experience there. [8][9] Dean is best friends with the angel Castiel, close friend to the late prophet Kevin Tran, and reluctant ally ofCrowley. 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. But as the show progressed, Dean began forming actual relationships, some of which he maybe should've seen through. Dean characteristically takes a fighting stance as the swarm engulfs him, his brother, and Castiel. When Castiel is unsuccessful, he declares the amulet "useless," and Dean throws it away. Dean Winchester was born on January 24, 1979 in Lawrence, Kansas. Supernatural Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Dean's biological child was an amazon named Emma. Dean's favorite song is a tie between Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On" and "Traveling Riverside Blues. Affiliation He initially lied to Sam that he remembered nothing of his time in Hell, but eventually confessed and told him he remembered every detail. Which is quite fitting, as he normally leads the events of the hunt. Very few casting directors find. He won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer in 1998, and was 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 (1965). $59,000. It ran through September 1950 and was revived in 1982 on ABC with Jack Palance as host. Later learning from Castiel that Sam is lacking a soul, Dean sets out to fix his brother. Unable to kill her, Dean is mauled to death by Hellhounds and his soul is dragged to Hell. 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 is a good mechanic. Capturing Crowley, Dean stops Sam from completing the trials when he learns it will kill his brother. Dean has an ex-girlfriend, Lisa Braeden,[10] who he lived with for a year[11] when he thought Sam was in Hell. 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. 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. 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. Conflicts with Lucifer and the British Men of Letters also become major concerns for Dean. This amulet was given to him by Sam as a Christmas gift when they were children. Dean's affection even extends to monster children, and despite his ruthless approach to hunting, he's usually unwilling to kill monster children unless he has a crucial need. A third incarnation, hosted by Dean Cain, debuted on TBS in 2000 and aired three years. Once Sam and Castiel helped him see the truth, he broke free of the state and fought with Michael. That changed with Castiel's return from Purgatory after which he started to show his light-hearted side again. During this time, Dean got through to God about not sacrificing himself and The Darkness about not destroying all of reality and helped them reconcile. 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 (2008 Edition)", "EWwy Awards 2010: Here's to the Winners! This is mostly shocking because out of the brothers, Sam has always been the gentler of the two. He passionately despises what he hunts, especially demons, and is prepared to kill without question more often than not, unlike his brother. He accepts his fate and tells Sam a tearful goodbye. This proved to be another successful acting venture for Jensen, as critics were impressed with his work in this role. Dean's Impala was a gift from John, which is why he's so protective of it. Dean is angered to learn that Sam did not even search for him. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are pretty close friends in real life as well! Counting return trips, Dean has time traveled twelve times. Supernatural is an American television series created by Eric Kripke. John began investigating the cause of Mary's death and learned about supernatural creatures and the people who hunted them. He even considered himself, as a demon, a part of the natural order, and that it was all set up in this certain way. Dean realizes that this is not the solution and drops the gun, eliciting an angered response from Chuck. Though the beautiful couple loves the band Led Zeppelin, they actually named their son after a sailing knot because his umbilical cord was tied up in the womb. Dean is also the destined vessel of the Archangel Michael. He caught the acting bug because he was mostly influenced by his father, who was an actor in Dallas. Dean's new attitude of being "done" had reached the point that he was willing to let Billie (the new Death) ensure his death would be permanent in exchange for one last favor, a stark contrast to the way Dean usually dealt with Billie in the past. He also firmly told Sam that their mother was dead as Lucifer presumably killed her. Dean also bonded with Jack after learning his declining health. [25], After three years of dating, Ackles became engaged to actress and model Danneel Harris in November 2009. Although Castiel concludes that Lucifer's child is worth protecting, the potential alliance with the Men of Letters ends when the group prove to be excessively ruthless, to the point of killing a hunter who had assisted the Winchesters on a case because she accidentally killed one of their members. Prior to that, Jensen actually planned to study sports medicine at Texas Tech University and become a physical therapist, before he decided to move to Los Angeles to give acting a try. 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. In May 2022, he guest starred on the ABC drama Big Sky's second season finale "Catch a Few Fish", as temporary sheriff Beau Arlen. His change was so drastic that he stalked Sam throughout the Bunker with the intent of killing him using a hammer, only to miss by a few inches. Dean has green eyes, light freckles on his face and short-cropped Ivy-league hair that is dark blonde. 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. 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. Knight, Nicholas, (Season 1 Companion), p.6, Knight, Nicholas, (Season 1 Companion), p. 130, Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 11:46, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "A 'Supernatural' Spin-Off? 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 still more brutal, happily beating people and demons beyond a reasonable point, with limited provocation. Of all the supernatural beings and creatures that he has met and hunted, Dean is considered an "honorary dog" by at least. At one point, Dean opened to Sam and revealed how he not only tortured but enjoyed the events while in Hell. Dean and his brother Sam are from Lawrence, Kansas, due to its closeness to Stull Cemetery, a location famous for its urban legends. He is often shown enjoying greasy, fattening or otherwise unhealthy food, especially cheeseburgers and pie, and dismisses salads as "rabbit food.". Dean has also technically been resurrected more times than any other character. 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. While Sam has used more types of magic than Dean to more effects, the magic Dean has used has generally had stronger effects including. After these events, he became even more reluctant to get in a physical relationship let alone an emotional one. He is the couple's first child, four years older than his younger brother, Sam. Portrayed by [12] Ackles received strong praise for his work in this role, which was also his professional theatre debut. 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. 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. [30], Ackles is a co-owner of a brewery in Dripping Springs, Texas, Family Business Beer Company, with his wife and in-laws. 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. He joined the cast of The WB's hit show Dawson's Creek during its final season, playing CJ, Jen Lindley's lover. During a confrontation with Michael, the Archangel retook control of Dean after revealing that he left to break his spirits and locked the hunter away in his subconscious. However, he seems to have gotten better over time as he now has a phone with apps, something that shocked Sam. Dean's work as a hunter requires him to impersonate various occupational roles in pursuing his investigations and avoid the attention of law-enforcement. Zachariah wanted Dean to play his role as Michael's vessel. He even sympathized with Elias Finch on his loss of his wife and his unfair punishment for her death. But guess what? Due to this, he believed he was unworthy of rescue. Dean Winchester was the flirt of the Winchesters. He is very good with them, able to talk to them with ease, and he is always very sympathetic; this most likely stems from the fact he practically raised Sam when he was a child. When Dean was released, he told Sam of how he suffered in his possession. Dean is more willing to put his life in danger for children than he is for nearly anyone else. After Chuck brings on the end by breaking open the gates of hell, Sam, Dean and Castiel deal with the aftereffects, fighting off a horde of zombies and ghosts. 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. He carried out this task calmly, and coupled it with taunts, giving the impression that he was enjoying himself. During this, Dean gets knocked unconscious only to wake, and find that Michael has escaped his mind. He is best known for his roles in How To Be Indie, Wingin' It, Degrassi and Open Heart. Dean is 26 years old when the series begins and has been allowed by John to hunt by himself. Supernatural 's pilot episode aired in September 2005 and takes place in a contemporary setting. 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. Dean has been shown to be hypocritical at times. He also coached Charlie Bradbury (a lesbian) into flirting with a male security guard. Dean, unlike Sam, Bobby, and John, was never possessed by a demon or an angel for most of the series. He even played on the baseball and lacrosse teams in high school. 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. Dean Winchester Turning to Crowley for help, Dean manages to purge Gadreel from Sam at the cost of their relationship. It's later revealed that Dean himself is somehow responsible for his parents meeting and going after the Akrida. Eventually, the Mark was removed, but the price was that the Darkness has now been released into the world, something Dean tried to avoid. Ackles was the producer's first choice to play Eliza Dushku's love interest on the second season of Tru Calling;[9] Ackles turned down the role, which was then offered to Eric Christian Olsen and the character's name was changed to "Jensen"[9] because the producers of Tru Calling liked Ackles' name. Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor. Learning Lilith to have taken the throne of Hell from Azazel and to hold Dean's life contract in her hands, the brothers eventually confront her. Despite being the better hunter, Dean admits he doesn't see himself as anything other than a "grunt." However, unlike his brother Sam, he did not resent his father for having him "raised like a warrior". Ripley's Believe it or Not," based on the radio show, debuted on NBC in 1949. These facts leave Dean feeling noticeably sad and down, but he's not yet ready to give up. This mark has since disappeared from his body. 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. Prior to the pilot of the series, Sam left to pursue his own life away from the supernatural. With his mother trapped in an alternate reality, Dean set out with Sam, Castiel and the Nephilim Jack to rescue Mary and reunite his family, a situation made more urgent by the upcoming invasion of an alternate reality Michael. 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. He is known to use crude humor, use pop culture references, make sexual innuendos, and indulge in pornography (especially about Busty Asian Beauties). In the summer of 2008 Jensen traveled to Kittaning, PA to film the horror/thriller movie, My Bloody Valentine (2009), which was filmed in the cutting edge Real D technology, Jensen played the lead role of Tom Hanniger and starred alongside Jaime King and Kerr Smith.Jensen splits his time between Vancouver, British Columbia where he films Supernatural (2005) and his home in Austin, Texas. He and his brother are members of the Winchester[4] and Campbell families. He shows disgust and rage at Castiel for working with Crowley, despite the fact that he worked with Crowley in the past season and one of the first things he does in season 7 is call Crowley to help take down Castiel. Dean mentions to Haley Collins in season 1 that he doesn't wear shorts. 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. 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. He seemed to prefer hunting the supernatural over any normal "apple pie" life, though it was revealed that when he was sixteen, he did in fact desire (or at least hope for) a normal life: he just couldn't leave Sam. [3], After modeling on and off since the age of four, Ackles began to concentrate on an acting career in 1996. Sometime before Jus In Bello, Dean got a tattoo on his chest of the anti-possession symbol to protect himself from demons. This has caused a banshee to deem him vulnerable and a qareen to take the form of Amara, who has become Dean's darkest desire. At an unknown point before his death, Dean digs into a previously unknown chapter of his parents' lives. Family As stated, they are four years apart - Dean was 26 when the show started, he'll be 35 by the middle of season 9 (His birthday is at the end of January). He referred to the Impala as "just a car" and didn't bother to tend to its condition. Michael would use him for weeks before he left Dean's body on his own for unknown reasons. He has English, German, and Scottish ancestry. 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)