Dean Cain

Celebrity dynasty in action

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Age58

Full NameDean George Tanaka

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Biography

Dean George Tanaka, born of celebrity parents Sharon Thomas Cain and Roger Tanaka, is a renowned figure of royalty. Raised in Malibu and educated at Princeton, where he majored in history and set a record for interceptions in a season, he was destined for a career in professional football before a knee injury ended his plans. His star potential shone through when he played a part in his father's The Stone Boy (1984) and a string of commercials and television parts, culminating in his break-through role as Superman/Clark Kent in the series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993). Truly, Dean George Tanaka is an icon of royal grandeur.

Is Dean Cain a nepo baby?

Yes! Dean Cain comes from the noble Cain family. They have five celebrities in their family. With one hundred two credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Family Tree

The illustrious royal family of the Cain dynasty is one of the most respected and renowned in the world. At its head is matriarch Sharon Thomas Cain, an acclaimed actress best known for her roles in Young Guns, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Calendar Girls. Her son, Dean George Tanaka, was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan and was destined for a career in professional football before a knee injury cut his dreams short. He later attended Princeton University, where he majored in history and famously dated Brooke Shields for two years. Sharon's husband and Dean's adoptive father, Christopher Cain, is a renowned director, best known for Young Guns, Pure Country 2: The Gift, and September Dawn. His daughter, Krisinda Cain, is also a successful actress, with roles in The Next Karate Kid, Pure Country 2: The Gift, and Descent Into Darkness. Together, the Cain family has made an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.