These facts leave Dean feeling noticeably sad and down, but he's not yet ready to give up. 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 spends four months dead, equating to 40 years in Hell. Dean's ability to keep Michael contained is a testament to his incredible willpower as Castiel stated at one point that he couldn't even imagine the strength it took to keep Michael under control. $59,000. He played opposite Alec Baldwin, who starred in the title role. While trying to cope with his impending death and make the best of his final year, Dean begins to start hunting the freed Demons. In the Spring of 2008 Ten Inch Hero was released onto DVD exclusively through Blockbuster. [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]. He was reluctant to defend himself against his Amazonian daughter and Sam ended up making the kill. Dean later briefly possessed a pair of Black Eyes while he was a Demon. Failing to kill him, they are rammed into by a semi-truck, sending Dean into a coma. The album's first single was released on iTunes and the album was released in November 2019. 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. Portrayed by He and his brother are members of the Winchester[4] and Campbell families. Family He is named after his maternal grandmother, Deanna Campbell. Dean is briefly reunited with his father after a pearl with magical abilities grants him that which his heart desires. Coincidentally, both wanted Dean to play a role in The Apocalypse. Ackles was born on March 1, 1978. He was also overjoyed when he met and was able to work with Eliot Ness, frequently referencing The Untouchables during the episode. 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. When he turned 4, he started appearing in TV commercials for Nabisco, RadioShack and Wal-Mart. 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). [18] Sam joins Dean in heaven after living a fulfilling life on Earth.[19]. Dean eventually manifested long enough to demand his freedom. 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. In 2003, he joined the cast of Dawson's Creek (1998), playing the role of C.J., Jen Lindley's lover. He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.[7]. 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. This has also led to him being less hard on Jack, even seeing him as a part of Team Free Will and no longer seeing him as a monster or evil as he even stated he was wrong about him. 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. He's ruthless, volatile at times, and seems to have developed an underlying blood-lust that bubbles to the surface occasionally. He has the highest kill count of angels for a human and the highest number of powerful angels killed for anyone aside from an angel. 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) The Winchesters is currently airing on Tuesdays on The CW! Despite his working knowledge of the supernatural, Dean is skeptical with regard to the "good aspects of religion." 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. Dean has also shown on several occasions that he is an avid fan of movies, particularly westerns, and was thrilled to be given a chance to go to the old west. Jensen's big break came when he was cast in the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives (1965), as Eric Brady in 1997. When he discovered his mother was still alive from Jack, he apologized to Sam for doubting his beliefs and became determined to rescue her. Dean later revealed in Family Remains that it was not just the fact he tortured souls, but the fact he enjoyed it. Dean is known for handling a large number of weapons. During his later years in high school, he started taking theater classes, where he claimed he was the only "jock" in that department. 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. 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. 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) As Supernatural continues, Dean ages like fine wine and grows into a more caring and likable character. 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. He is allergic to cats as evidenced in the episode, A running gag on the show is that Dean never gets his. 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. He even played on the baseball and lacrosse teams in high school. 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. This mark has since disappeared from his body. Even though Dean keeps himself in excellent physical shape, he is known to have very bad eating habits. 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. Sometime before Jus In Bello, Dean got a tattoo on his chest of the anti-possession symbol to protect himself from demons. 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. [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." Dean did retain a few former traits, such as his love of drinking, playing pool, darts and foosball. Many of his aliases have included the names of famous rock musicians. Beds. Sadie Gennis April 24, 2020, 6:15 a.m. PT. 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. The meaning of the name is "leader" or "valley". Sam and Dean investigate a kidnapping in which two brothers are kidnapped and their parents killed. 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. As of Season 4, Dean has a hand-shaped burn scar on his left shoulder from where Castiel pulled him out of Hell. 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 is known to use crude humor, use pop culture references, make sexual innuendos, and indulge in pornography (especially about Busty Asian Beauties). 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. He is more likely to exhibit irrational behavior when his family is threatened. Dean is terrified of flying and claims that is the reason why he drives everywhere. 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. 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. 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. 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!. During the short period as the angel Michael, Dean had powers similar to teleportation, telekinesis and rapid healing. Dean's favorite food (with the exception of pie) is a bacon cheeseburger which, in his heart, believes to be as good as sex. 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. 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. The show ended after fifteen seasons, making it the longest-running North American sci-fi series in history.[11]. 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). When returned to Earth, his new outlook on life was clear. Dean even smiled after Jack stated that he considers him and Sam as family rather than his biological family Lucifer and the angels. This item: I'd do Him Dean Winchester Coffee Mug Dean Winchester Tumbler Supernatural Fan Gift Idea for Supernatural Fan Winchester Brothers Dean Winchester Mug $39.99 Usually ships within 13 to 14 days. Following Bobby's death at the hands of Dick Roman, Dean developed a very strong, obsessive revenge streak in him and spent the entirety of the season hunting Dick down to kill him. He is given 1 year of life. This puts Dean at 26 years of age when Supernatural begins, while Sam is 22. When Castiel is unsuccessful, he declares the amulet "useless," and Dean throws it away. 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. Throughout the course of the series, Dean has died many times. Set in the 1970s, Dean Winchester narrates the story of how his parents, John Winchester and Mary Campbell, met, fell in love, and fought monsters together while in search for their missing fathers. Zachariah wanted Dean to play his role as Michael's vessel. His body brought back to the bunker, Dean's reawakens a demon and leaves with Crowley.[16]. However, he seems to have gotten better over time as he now has a phone with apps, something that shocked Sam. 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 Dean Winchester Director Robert Singer Writers Eric Kripke Sera Gamble (teleplay by) Jenny Klein (story by) Stars Jared Padalecki Jensen Ackles Jim Beaver One of his favorite weapons seems to be a two shot sawed-off shotgun. Dean tries to bury his initial discomfort with being abandoned by Mary, but an eventual reconciliation restores some of Dean's happiness about her return. 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. You don't think you deserve to be saved? 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. [25], After three years of dating, Ackles became engaged to actress and model Danneel Harris in November 2009. Demon Dean apparently cared about the natural order, something old Dean despised. This amulet was given to him by Sam as a Christmas gift when they were children. He is often shown enjoying greasy, fattening or otherwise unhealthy food, especially cheeseburgers and pie, and dismisses salads as "rabbit food.". (2008 Edition)", "EWwy Awards 2010: Here's to the Winners! 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. [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). John was forced to return to his own time before an alternate time line could ensue. In the summer of 2007, Ackles took on the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero. 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. The next revival aired on Travel Channel . While Sam has used more types of magic than Dean to more effects, the magic Dean has used has generally had stronger effects including. When playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, Dean almost always loses because he picks scissors. Parallel to this, the previous vessel of Lucifer engages in a plan to raise Lucifer from the empty. 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. Dean is the first human to kill an angel on the series. Jensen, however, turned down the role which was later offered to another actor, Eric Christian Olsen. Welcome to the end." 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. 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. [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. He is 6'1"-- making him shorter than his younger brother Samand muscular. Sam stated that Dean knows all of. In 1996, he managed to secure guest roles on several TV shows, which included Wishbone (1995), Mr. Rhodes (1996) and Sweet Valley High (1994). He took innocent lives just to satisfy the Mark's lust for blood. 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. 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. $70,000. Dean spent four months in hell. 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. Series Creator Eric Kripke Explains", "Supernatural: Your Burning Questions Answered! Dean learns that Jack pulled Castiel from the Empty so that Castiel could help Jack reshape heaven for the better. However, Dean awakens from his grave and reunites with family and meets the angel Castiel who (along with the army of angels who were also sent to work together) is revealed to have saved from Hell and resurrected Dean. He even sympathized with Elias Finch on his loss of his wife and his unfair punishment for her death. Despite assurances from Jack and Sam that this wasn't his fault, Dean was unsure and only gain a semblance of hope after seeing Maggie wanting to hunt after being kidnapped on a hunt. Actor: Supernatural. 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 also became more distrusting and suspicious, and more hate-filled toward the supernatural. Supernatural 's pilot episode aired in September 2005 and takes place in a contemporary setting. Alastair tortured Dean to the point where he tortured souls and broke the first seal. During Jump the Shark, Dean and Sam learn of their half-brother Adam with Sam. However, Dean manages to trap Michael within his own subconscious shortly thereafter, but is left worried for what will occur if the archangel escapes. Praying for help, Dean learns Metatron fooled Castiel and stole his grace leaving him human and causing the fall. The Winchesters constantly moved around the country, living in motels and the homes of John's friends. Counting return trips, Dean has time traveled twelve times. 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. 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. He is then reunited with Bobby Singer in heaven who explains to him what has been going on since Chuck's defeat. Dean returns completely to normal once Sam cures him through the Demon Curing Ritual. When he turned 4, he started appearing in TV commercials for Nabisco, RadioShack and Wal-Mart. Dean now believes that it is their duty to save people and quitting out of the hunting business is permanently out of the question. Death By Bad Taco? [2] After graduating in 1996, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. Since then, Dean has felt responsible for Sam and was always given the job to take care of him while they were growing up. [12] He is also the former apprentice of Alastair. He almost constantly displays some level of humorous behavior, and frequently makes light of tense situations. On their search to find a way to defeat Lucifer, the brothers attempt to use the Colt and look for God, but it is revealed that the Colt cannot kill Lucifer and God does not care about the Apocalypse. 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. Other versions of the character having been portrayed by Hunter Brochu (toddler), Ridge Canipe (child), Nicolai Lawton-Giustra (pre-teen), Brock Kelly and Dylan Everett (teen), and Chad Everett (elderly). Dean's Impala was a gift from John, which is why he's so protective of it. Jack becomes frustrated and accidentally uses his powers to kill Mary. Dean enjoys the uncomplicated things in life, such as good food and television. 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. Ackles would serve as narrator, reprising his role as Dean. He is best known for his roles in How To Be Indie, Wingin' It, Degrassi and Open Heart. 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 is also the destined vessel of the Archangel Michael. The actor is just a year older than his character. Dean later showed this side again, as he was determined to bring Jack back while calling him his son. 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 was the eldest child of John and Mary Winchester . The Hollywood couple has been married since 2010, and they have three kids named Justice, Arrow, and Zeppelin. 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. Dean and Sam are unable to stop the Demon from opening a gate to Hell and freeing Lilith. [20] He is well-versed in multiple types of firearms; he prefers his Colt 1911 and sawed-off shotgun, but is proficient with numerous weapons and firearms. [17] Ackles and Carlson released Vol. 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. He even told Sam to have faith that no matter what threat occurred in the future that they will handle it. [13], In summer of 2010, as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies franchise, Ackles provided the voice for the Red Hood (Jason Todd) in the animated film, Batman: Under The Red Hood, which was released to DVD and Blu-ray on July 27. In this instance, Dean appeared to see it as embracing a necessary evil as only he and Michael together had any chance of defeating the super-charged Lucifer. ", Dean is one of only two people known to be, Through his behavior in the early episodes of. All Seasons He cared only for himself and what he needed.