The brewery's name is a reference to Supernatural ("family business" being a tagline for the series).[31]. During his time in Purgatory, Dean seems to have adopted a new, slightly unstable personality. Dean spent four months in hell. RED / Soldier Boy. 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. [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. 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. Dean is a masculine name of English origin. He cared only for himself and what he needed. This led him to save the world, and regain his mother. With the Word of God, Dean and Castiel kill Roman but are themselves killed in the subsequent explosion and dragged to Purgatory. Deceased (killed by one of the Masked Vampires)Soul exists in Heaven Michael would use him for weeks before he left Dean's body on his own for unknown reasons. 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. Dean also drinks a lot of alcohol, especially during times of stress. Dean shows on multiple occasions a soft spot for children. Supernatural is an American television series created by Eric Kripke. 5 Relationships Dean Winchester Should Have Stuck With - ScreenRant [30], Ackles is a co-owner of a brewery in Dripping Springs, Texas, Family Business Beer Company, with his wife and in-laws. Dean realizes that this is not the solution and drops the gun, eliciting an angered response from Chuck. 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. The Mark was removed in Brother's Keeper. 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. He also appeared on stage from June 510, 2007 with Lou Diamond Phillips in A Few Good Men at Casa Maana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas as Lt. Daniel Kaffee. Sam and Dean later find out that a vampire gang is responsible. When he was killed by Metatron whilst using the Mark of Cain, Dean returned as a demon and aKnight of Hellloyal only to himself. Sam was 22, and he'll be 31 by the time season 9 ends (his birthday is at the beginning of May). Dean seems to be rather clueless about pop culture, evidenced by him not knowing what an Xbox is, and believing MySpace to be a porn site. When he did meet God he was shocked, but angered (unlike Sam who was rambling on). 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. Every Time Sam and Dean Died on Supernatural - TV Guide This puts Dean at 26 years of age when Supernatural begins, while Sam is 22. He was subsequently cast on Smallville (2001), as Assistant football coach Jason Teague, the new love interest of Lana Lang. Dean lived in relative peace for the first four years of his life. Although he initially agrees, Dean relents and kills Death instead. 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. [1] He grew up in Richardson and attended Lloyd V. Berkner High School. [25], After three years of dating, Ackles became engaged to actress and model Danneel Harris in November 2009. Supernatural Cast's Real-Life Partners And Net Worth - news.amomama.com He became hardened, emotionless, and at times ruthless; his humor and puns were nonexistent when hunting. John began investigating the cause of Mary's death and learned about supernatural creatures and the people who hunted them. 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. Television. 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. Welcome to the end." During his free time, Jensen enjoys golfing, horseback riding, scuba diving and photography. [24] Production was temporarily suspended after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. He also had a small role in the short film, The Plight of Clownana (2004), playing the role of Jensen. Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor. [3], After modeling on and off since the age of four, Ackles began to concentrate on an acting career in 1996. Dean, unlike Sam, Bobby, and John, was never possessed by a demon or an angel for most of the series. [21] In June 2021, it was revealed that they were developing a Supernatural prequel spinoff for The CW, titled The Winchesters, about young John and Mary Winchester, Sam and Dean's parents. In Season 11, Dean suffers from the fact that he unleashed The Darkness upon the world. [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]. [2] After graduating in 1996, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. John and Mary Winchester welcomed Dean to the world in January 1979, and Sam arrived four years later in May 1983. 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. While trying to cope with his impending death and make the best of his final year, Dean begins to start hunting the freed Demons. 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. In a turn of events, Sam is stabbed in the back and killed, forcing Dean to make a deal to save his brother's life. Jensen also earned the opportunity to work his father, actor Alan Ackles, who happened to play his character's father, Paul Kilton. 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. You don't think you deserve to be saved? Characters whose actor played more than one character. He is also a good cook, as meals he has prepared are complimented by both Sam in 8.14 Trial and Error and Death in 10.23 Brother's Keeper. Marshal Wood Helm in the Western feature Rust, written and directed by Joel Souza. Today in History: Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Ended: Cassie Robinson After Lucifer is freed, Dean and Sam are teleported onto an airplane by an unknown force (God). 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. Dean is briefly reunited with his father after a pearl with magical abilities grants him that which his heart desires. Almost five years after defeating God himself, Dean is killed for a final time during the Masked Vampires hunt. So, how old are Sam and Dean *actually*. : r/Supernatural - reddit 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. 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 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. Dean did retain a few former traits, such as his love of drinking, playing pool, darts and foosball. 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. 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. [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]. This worsened during season 7 when life was becoming too difficult for him to bear. Later learning from Castiel that Sam is lacking a soul, Dean sets out to fix his brother. Dean Winchester/Synopsis | Supernatural Wiki | Fandom How did Dean die? Ackles worked steadily throughout 2003. Dean unknowingly admits to watching Oprah, something that surprised Sam. 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. The Winchesters are eventually able to banish Lucifer to a parallel universe where the Apocalypse took place 'on schedule', in 2012, but this plan backfired when Lucifer alerted the alternate version of Michael to the existence of the original world, as well as leaving them with the complication of trying to raise Lucifer's suddenly-adult son, Jack Kline (6 months old, chronologically). Sometimes they even compare themselves to the characters they're playing. Dean has also technically been resurrected more times than any other 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. 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. He also coached Charlie Bradbury (a lesbian) into flirting with a male security guard. Getting Sam's soul back, from Lucifer's cage, through Death, the brothers begin to unravel a conspiracy involving Crowley and Castiel. Having a now haunted sense of self-created in him during that year, he became firmer in his belief of hunting. Demon Dean displayed a casual demeanor even while confronting an insulted Crowley. Ackles was born on March 1 1978 in Dallas the son of Donna Joan (ne Shaffer) and Alan Roger Ackles, an actor. The movie, however, received mixed reviews from the public.That same year, Jensen joined the cast of the CW series, Supernatural (2005), where he plays the role of Dean Winchester. Dean Winchester was created by Eric Kripke, creator and original showrunner of Supernatural, when he pitched a show to The WB about two brothers who investigate the supernatural. These powers also included premonitions given in dreams and immunity to both magical and demonic powers. He was also overjoyed when he met and was able to work with Eliot Ness, frequently referencing The Untouchables during the episode. Conflicts with Lucifer and the British Men of Letters also become major concerns for Dean. 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. In February 2009, the film was released on DVD exclusively by Blockbuster Home Video. Following Kevin's death, and Gadreel taking complete control of Sam, Dean became desperate to save him. In the first episode, Dean goes to Sam (who is away at college), whom he hasn't seen for a few years, and asks for help finding John, who has gone missing. After Michael took full control of him, he described how Dean struggled to regain control and when manifesting in a mirror ordered him out but was refused. Of all the supernatural beings and creatures that he has met and hunted, Dean is considered an "honorary dog" by at least. Which is quite fitting, as he normally leads the events of the hunt. Ironically, despite Dean's great skill in hunting vampires, it was ultimately a vampire that killed him on his final hunt. After Castiel's death, Mary's imprisonment in the alternate universe and Jack's birth, Dean was shown to become quite depressed. 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). Dean and Sam are unable to stop the Demon from opening a gate to Hell and freeing Lilith. 1: Dean's date of birth Dean Winchester was born on January 24, 1979. He told Cole Trenton that Sam's well-being did not matter to him. Aided by Michael, Dean faced Lucifer in battle and ultimately killed the rogue archangel and ended his long reign of terror. Sam spent a year plus, so 40 years and let's say approximately . Dean later briefly possessed a pair of Black Eyes while he was a Demon. Dean Winchester | Supernatural Wiki | Fandom 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? Alastair tortured Dean to the point where he tortured souls and broke the first seal. Dean accepts this as a solution for his building anger towards Jack and finds himself aiming, point blank, at Jack. HumanKnight of Hell (cured)Vampire (cured) Ghost (formerly) Jefferson Starship (cured) Sq. The role was planted to be series regular for the show's third season, which was ordered the day after the episode aired. During this time the brothers are also given the Men of Letters bunker as a headquarters, by their paternal grandfather. Together Ackles and Carlson completed a debut album entitled Vol. He is best known for his roles in How To Be Indie, Wingin' It, Degrassi and Open Heart. Dean's desperation drives him to use every method possible to free Castiel, and to put Castiel's safety as among his top priorities. [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. Dean Winchester - Super-wiki Dean is a good mechanic. Both Dean and Sam were raised in the hunting life by their father, after the demon Azazel killed their mother. He also used to wear a watch and a silver ring. Dean returns completely to normal once Sam cures him through the Demon Curing Ritual. Other deaths which didn't occur in the present timeline include: see also Dean Winchester/Gallery and Category:Images of Dean Winchester. Joining up with Metatron, Ezekiel reveals himself to actually be the angel Gadreel and overpowers Dean, preventing him from saving Kevin. [6] That changed with Castiel's return from Purgatory after which he started to show his light-hearted side again. 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. Ripley's Believe it or Not," based on the radio show, debuted on NBC in 1949. In 2018, Ackles collaborated with musician Steve Carlson to form Radio Company. His body brought back to the bunker, Dean's reawakens a demon and leaves with Crowley.[16]. Dean also fell into a period of depression. 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. Despite being the better hunter, Dean admits he doesn't see himself as anything other than a "grunt." He carried out this task calmly, and coupled it with taunts, giving the impression that he was enjoying himself. 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. 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. Throughout the course of the series, Dean has died many times. Dean and his brother soon met God who returned to help put an end to the danger to the world. 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. Status While there Lilith orders a demon called Alastair to brutalize Dean. Once Michael took full control of Dean and teleported away from Sam and Jack, he changed from Dean's usual attire to that of a 1920's era suit and hat. Unable to kill her, Dean is mauled to death by Hellhounds and his soul is dragged to Hell. Jensen grew up in Richardson, Texas, together with his older brother, Joshua, and a younger sister, Mackenzie. 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. The Winchesters is currently airing on Tuesdays on The CW! Jensen, however, turned down the role which was later offered to another actor, Eric Christian Olsen. Meeting a seemingly helpful demon Ruby, Dean learns that he too may become a demon himself if he burns in Hell too long. It was reported that the creator of the show, Eric Kripke, mentioned that the show will last for a maximum of five seasons. But guess what? 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. After slaughtering many hunters in his wake, Michael Parallel to this, the previous vessel of Lucifer engages in a plan to raise Lucifer from the empty. Capturing Crowley, Dean stops Sam from completing the trials when he learns it will kill his brother. Jensen's big break came when he was cast in the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives (1965), as Eric Brady in 1997. 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. [18] Sam joins Dean in heaven after living a fulfilling life on Earth.[19]. The Truth About Sam And Dean Winchester's Relationship In - Looper 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. 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 has an ex-girlfriend, Lisa Braeden,[10] who he lived with for a year[11] when he thought Sam was in Hell. Though on occasion he can be somewhat impulsive as well as arrogant, Dean is both extremely intelligent and competent. His signature looks are black boots, a dark leather jacket and dark flannel shirts with dark blue jeans. [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." As of Season 4, Dean has a hand-shaped burn scar on his left shoulder from where Castiel pulled him out of Hell. 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. 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. 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. Even though Dean keeps himself in excellent physical shape, he is known to have very bad eating habits. He even works with Crowley in every season that Crowley appears, except season 8. With the help of Castiel, however, Dean is cured, but still remains an enhanced human with the Mark of Cain. During the short period as the angel Michael, Dean had powers similar to teleportation, telekinesis and rapid healing. After the tragic events that led Dean to ask Castiel to make it as if Lisa and her son Ben had never met him, Dean seemed to give up on ever having a family other than his brother. 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. He joined the cast of The WB's hit show Dawson's Creek during its final season, playing CJ, Jen Lindley's lover. Title/Alias Dean is 26 years old when the series begins and has been allowed by John to hunt by himself. 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. 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. Dean is angered to learn that Sam did not even search for him. 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. Beds. Family 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. 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. In the summer of 2007, Ackles took on the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero. He is allergic to cats as evidenced in the episode, A running gag on the show is that Dean never gets his. When playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, Dean almost always loses because he picks scissors. 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. 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. Supernatural 's pilot episode aired in September 2005 and takes place in a contemporary setting. He's defined by his unshakeable love for his '67 Chevy Impala, classic rock, and burgers, combined with his equally. As a demon bearing the Mark of Cain, Dean's strength was multiplied from the time he was a human, allowing him strength on par with, if not greater than, the Knights of Hell. Series Creator Eric Kripke Explains", "Supernatural: Your Burning Questions Answered! Before saying "yes," Dean was smart enough to put conditions on it to ensure that he remainedin control of the situation. This cynicism and depression was pointed out to him by Billie who told him he should keep living. Jack is able to stop him in a grotesque killing which leaves Mary Winchester in a state of deep concern. [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). Sam and Dean investigate a kidnapping in which two brothers are kidnapped and their parents killed. He is then reunited with Bobby Singer in heaven who explains to him what has been going on since Chuck's defeat. Who did Sam marry? Dean has time traveled more than any other character. However, due to Sam's earlier machinations, the Mark is removed and the Darkness is unleashed regardless. 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. Dean finds out about his mother's death and starts into a fit of anger fueled by grief. 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) Dean had joined Alastair in torturing souls after previously refusing for 30 years. Today in History: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Programming Insider It ran through September 1950 and was revived in 1982 on ABC with Jack Palance as host. When returned to Earth, his new outlook on life was clear. Stuck for options to stop Lucifer after he takes Jack's grace to charge his own powers, Dean agrees to act as Michael's vessel, but Michael takes control of Dean's body after Lucifer's death. While he was stuck there, he became emotionless and paranoid of the fear of getting attacked. Due to this, Dean becomes increasingly more concerned with the condition of Jack's soul. 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. 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. [12] Ackles received strong praise for his work in this role, which was also his professional theatre debut. Despite becoming more ruthless, Dean has developed more faith in monsters managing to recover their humanity, as shown with him willing to let Kate go, presumably developed from his time with Benny. In 2005, Ackles joined the cast of the WB show horror/action series Supernatural where he starred as Dean Winchester. Dean typically avoids emotional intimacy, preferring to engage with women only as sexual partners. 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. 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.