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. 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. During his free time, Jensen enjoys golfing, horseback riding, scuba diving and photography. His signature looks are black boots, a dark leather jacket and dark flannel shirts with dark blue jeans. Dean eventually manifested long enough to demand his freedom. 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. To this end, Dean is well-versed in how police, and various other governmental agencies, such as the FBI and CDC, typically operate and conduct investigations. Dean is a skilled and highly resourceful hunter. Dean is noted to be "handsome" or even "pretty" by other characters constantly. 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 The 6' 1" actor first started modeling when he was just 2 years old. 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. Dean is angered to learn that Sam did not even search for him. Today in History: Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Jensen Ross Ackles, better known as simply Jensen Ackles, was born on March 1, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, to Donna Joan (Shaffer) and actor Alan Ackles. [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. tortures the Winchesters but is confronted and killed by Jack Kline, who uses his soul to draw on his angelic abilities. 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. 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. 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. While there Lilith orders a demon called Alastair to brutalize Dean. 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. This proved to be another successful acting venture for Jensen, as critics were impressed with his work in this role. Throughout the course of the series, Dean has died many times. He cared only for himself and what he needed. Dean also wanted to get revenge on the Archangel for using him while being angry when Alternate Kaia compared him to the latter. [5] Through his father, Dean is the older half-brother of Adam Milligan.[6]. Supernatural Season 15 Features BOTH Sam and Dean's Real Life Wives [8] He also had a small role in the 2004 short film The Plight of Clownana. Dean is a masculine name of English origin. Mending his bond with Sam, Dean kills Abaddon and nearly slaughters Gadreel. Dean finds out about his mother's death and starts into a fit of anger fueled by grief. He even told Sam to have faith that no matter what threat occurred in the future that they will handle it. 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) Other deaths which didn't occur in the present timeline include: see also Dean Winchester/Gallery and Category:Images of Dean Winchester. Dean has both been aged both forward into an old man. The pair are initially unsuccessful, and at the end of the first episode, Sam's girlfriend Jessica Moore dies the same way their mother did. 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. 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. Capturing Crowley, Dean stops Sam from completing the trials when he learns it will kill his brother. After eventually growing more and more powerful while losing control, Dean learns from Cain, before killing his ancestor, that there is no viable cure. But in spite of that, he is capable of acknowledging whenever he's going too far, as seen with his interaction with Lenore and Gordon (Bloodlust). Demon Dean apparently cared about the natural order, something old Dean despised. He sometimes appears foolish due to this habit, but this seems to be merely his means of dealing with the stress of hunting. He told Cole Trenton that Sam's well-being did not matter to him. Michael SwordRighteous ManSoldier of HeavenDean SmithImpala67[1]Squirrel | Not Moose (by Crowley)Buffy (by David)Dean-O (by Cole and Gabriel)Hoss (by The Colonel)Chief (by Benny)Dee-Dawg (by Sonny)Humanity (by Metatron)Hasselhoff, Pretty Old (by Claire)Sheriff (by Mr. Elkins)Batman (by Himself)Clint Eastwood Jerk (by Sam, Crowley and Marie) Michael's monkey suit (by Neil)Dean CampbellMessenger of God's Destruction (by Billie) (alongside Sam)The ultimate killer (by God) Dylan Everett. 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. In October 2021, Ackles was cast to play U.S. Dean and his brother Sam, who is played by Jared Padalecki, are brothers who drive throughout the United States hunting paranormal predators, sometimes with their father, John Winchester, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Sam and Dean begin to realize that their lives have been nothing more than entertainment to Chuck, while he pulls the strings. Defeating Eve, the mother of all monsters, Dean cuts ties with Lisa and learns Castiel to have taken Purgatory's souls to become the most powerful angel alive. He dislikes showing his emotions to monsters, and when facing beings like Abaddon or Azazel he acts threatening and determined. He used to watch his father study scripts, and that taught him a few things about the industry. 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. The film began hitting the film festival circuit in early 2007 and Ackles received high praise for his comedic timing in the role. Jensen also earned the opportunity to work his father, actor Alan Ackles, who happened to play his character's father, Paul Kilton. When he turned 4, he started appearing in TV commercials for Nabisco, RadioShack and Wal-Mart. After Michael gave him a hint, Dean resolved to lock him up as Michael did to him. 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. Although he has every intention of defeating The Darkness by whatever means necessary, he soon realizes he himself cannot harm her, and has developed an unwilling attraction towards her. Marshal Wood Helm in the Western feature Rust, written and directed by Joel Souza. Dean and Sam are unable to stop the Demon from opening a gate to Hell and freeing Lilith. [2] After graduating in 1996, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. 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. After defeating Chuck, Dean is killed by vampires during a hunt. Requesting Death's help, Dean is unable to get Castiel to return the souls of Purgatory in time and the Leviathans break free and begin an effort to take over the Earth. Until Season 6, Dean often wore his father's leather jacket. Afterward, Ackles filmed several episodes of the unaired series Still Life for Fox before it was abruptly dropped. Dean has green eyes, light freckles on his face and short-cropped Ivy-league hair that is dark blonde. During this, Dean gets knocked unconscious only to wake, and find that Michael has escaped his mind. 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. At an early age, Dean was trained by his father, John Winchester, to hunt and kill creatures of the supernatural. Sam and Dean later find out that a vampire gang is responsible. 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. Sometimes they even compare themselves to the characters they're playing. Jensen's big break came when he was cast in the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives (1965), as Eric Brady in 1997. As of Season 4, Dean has a hand-shaped burn scar on his left shoulder from where Castiel pulled him out of Hell. Surviving a full year in Purgatory with the aid of the vampire Benny after being abandoned by Castiel, Dean and Benny eventually escape. He is 6'1"-- making him shorter than his younger brother Samand muscular. He even sang back-up vocals on good friend Steve Carlson's albums "Spot in the Corner" and "Rollin' On." 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. 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. After his break up with Lisa, Dean was reluctant to get back into his old routine of "new town, new girl." He is allergic to cats as evidenced in the episode, A running gag on the show is that Dean never gets his. During this time the brothers are also given the Men of Letters bunker as a headquarters, by their paternal grandfather. The fact that he tortured souls just to escape torture himself weighed heavily on Dean, leaving him visibly sad and guilt-ridden. Dean and his brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) drive throughout the United States hunting paranormal predators, fighting demons and angels, and showcasing fantasy & sci-fi pop culture. Dean also fell into a period of depression. Eventually, the Mark was removed, but the price was that the Darkness has now been released into the world, something Dean tried to avoid. 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. Dean's Impala was a gift from John, which is why he's so protective of it. 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. 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. He is best known for his roles in How To Be Indie, Wingin' It, Degrassi and Open Heart. 1. Almost five years after defeating God himself, Dean is killed for a final time during the Masked Vampires hunt. Portrayed by But guess what? Supernatural ending explained: How did Dean die? Who did Sam marry He became hardened, emotionless, and at times ruthless; his humor and puns were nonexistent when hunting. 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. Despite these traits, Dean is very laid-back and well-disposed when not on the hunt, and he values the safety of his family and innocent civilians above all else, even his own life. However, he seems to have gotten better over time as he now has a phone with apps, something that shocked Sam. In Season 12, Dean struggles with the changes in his life. While the Winchesters discover that Lucifer conceived a child while possessing the President, they are left to guard the child's mother while Mary explores the possibility of an alliance with the British Men of Letters. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. DnD 5e: How to Build Supernatural's Dean Winchester Dean and his brother Sam are from Lawrence, Kansas, due to its closeness to Stull Cemetery, a location famous for its urban legends. Dean recently received the Mark of Cain, manifesting just below his elbow. One of his favorite weapons seems to be a two shot sawed-off shotgun. During his later years in high school, he started taking theater classes, where he claimed he was the only "jock" in that department. Dean has been to the most number of different realms out of all the characters: Dean is descended from the biblical brother. This has caused him to develop a bigotry against most supernatural creatures and beings. He even played on the baseball and lacrosse teams in high school. The role was planted to be series regular for the show's third season, which was ordered the day after the episode aired. This amulet was given to him by Sam as a Christmas gift when they were children. 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. 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. When he was just a sophomore, a friend of Jensen had asked him to attend a local acting seminar. Death By Bad Taco? He played opposite Alec Baldwin, who starred in the title role. Once Sam and Castiel helped him see the truth, he broke free of the state and fought with Michael. 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. Dean is a fighter through and through, and while he may not be quite as strong as his brother (though that is debatable), he is powerful enough to take down vicious monsters even without any weapons. This is furthered by the fact that instead of an axe, he decides to use a hammer to break through a door and kill Sam, despite both tasks requiring much more force with a hammer than with an axe. After their father figure Bobby is killed by Dick Roman, the Leviathan leader, they gain an ally through Kevin Tran, a new prophet. 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. Supernatural is an American television series created by Eric Kripke. Dean is briefly reunited with his father after a pearl with magical abilities grants him that which his heart desires. Joining up with Metatron, Ezekiel reveals himself to actually be the angel Gadreel and overpowers Dean, preventing him from saving Kevin. He has English, German, and Scottish ancestry. He is portrayed primarily by Jensen Ackles. Getting Sam's soul back, from Lucifer's cage, through Death, the brothers begin to unravel a conspiracy involving Crowley and Castiel. Dean's biological child was an amazon named Emma. 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. He also became more distrusting and suspicious, and more hate-filled toward the supernatural. How did Dean die? As Supernatural continues, Dean ages like fine wine and grows into a more caring and likable character. He joined the cast of The WB's hit show Dawson's Creek during its final season, playing CJ, Jen Lindley's lover. 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. Sam was 22, and he'll be 31 by the time season 9 ends (his birthday is at the beginning of May). Dean is very good at flirting, proven in notable episodes. Dean is also against Sam using the teachings of their father on Adam after he is attacked by monsters. When he discovered his mother was still alive from Jack, he apologized to Sam for doubting his beliefs and became determined to rescue her. Even though Dean keeps himself in excellent physical shape, he is known to have very bad eating habits. Though on occasion he can be somewhat impulsive as well as arrogant, Dean is both extremely intelligent and competent. Still abandoning his plan to seal himself in the Malik box, Dean accompanies Sam, Castiel, and Jack in a fairly routine hunt. He also locked himself in his room, since he felt guilt at letting Michael loose. I'd do Him Dean Winchester Coffee Mug Dean Winchester Tumbler 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. When finally confronting Metatron, Dean is fatally stabbed and once again dies. 6 Things you didn't know about Dean Winchester a.k.a Jensen Ackles So, how old are Sam and Dean *actually*. : r/Supernatural - reddit In 2005, Jensen managed to earn a lead role in the movie, Devour (2005), playing the role of Jake Gray. Jensen graduated from Dartmouth Elementary School in 1990, he graduated from Apollo Junior High School in 1993, and LV Berkner High School in 1996.Jensen is a sports junkie. Dean even smiled after Jack stated that he considers him and Sam as family rather than his biological family Lucifer and the angels.