Dean Cain Net Worth

What is Dean Cain's Net Worth and Salary?

Dean Cain, an American actor, boasts a net worth of $10 million. He is renowned for his role as Clark Kent, aka Superman, on the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." Cain later hosted shows like "Ripley's Believe it or Not!," "Bloopers," and "Masters of Illusion." Additionally, he starred in the sports drama series "Hit the Floor" and appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Rat Race," "Out of Time," and "Supergirl."

Early Life

Dean George Tanaka, known professionally as Dean Cain, was born in 1966 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He was raised by his mother, actress Sharon Thomas, after his biological father, US serviceman Roger, left the family. Cain has Japanese, Welsh, Irish, and French-Canadian ancestry. In 1969, his mother married filmmaker Christopher Cain, who adopted Dean and his brother. The family later moved to Malibu and welcomed a daughter, Krisinda. Dean attended Santa Monica High School as a star athlete and later studied at Princeton University, where he played free safety on the football team and set a school record with 12 interceptions in the 1987 season. He graduated in 1988 with a BA in history.

After college, Cain signed with the NFL's Buffalo Bills but suffered a knee injury that ended his football career. He then turned to screenwriting and acting, appearing in commercials and TV shows like "A Different World" and "Beverly Hills, 90210."

Superman Success and Television Career

Dean Cain's breakthrough came in 1993 when he portrayed Clark Kent/Superman on ABC’s "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." Starring alongside Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane, the show averaged 15 million viewers per episode during its four-season run. Post-Superman, Cain appeared in several TV films like "Rag and Bone," "Futuresport," and "Dogboys." In 1999, he became the host of "Ripley's Believe it or Not!" Many TV movies followed, including titles like "The Runaway," "Gentle Ben," "The Glow," and "Dragon Fighter." From 2003 to 2004, he featured in "The Division" and later starred in "Clubhouse." Other TV credits include "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "CSI: Miami," "Smallville," "Las Vegas," and "Burn Notice." In 2012, he began hosting "Bloopers" and starred in VH1’s "Hit the Floor." Cain has also participated in reality game shows like "Stars Earn Stripes" and "The Choice." He has hosted "Masters of Illusion" since 2014, and played Jeremiah Danvers in "Supergirl" from 2015 to 2017. His notable Christmas TV movies include "A Christmas Wedding," "The Dog Who Saved Christmas," and "Good Morning Christmas."

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Film Career

Dean Cain debuted in film with the 1976 movie "Elmer." In 1984, he had a significant role in "The Stone Boy," directed by his father, working alongside Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, and Linda Hamilton. He then starred in "Best Men" in 1997 with Luke Wilson, Andy Dick, and Drew Barrymore. Cain played a role in "The Broken Hearts Club" and starred in "Rat Race," "Out of Time," "Post Impact," and "September Dawn." Other memorable films include "Flight of Fancy," "Dark Descent," "Lost," "Urban Decay," "Ace of Hearts," and "Five Dollars a Day," featuring Sharon Stone, Christopher Walken, and Amanda Peet.

In 2010, Cain featured in nine films, including "Abandoned," "Hole in One," "Kill Katie Malone," "Subject: I Love You," and "Bed & Breakfast." The following year saw his roles in "Home Run Showdown" and "5 Days of War." His subsequent films included "Heaven's Door," "Man Camp," "At the Top of the Pyramid," "The Appearing," "Vendetta," and "Madness in the Method."

Personal Life and Politics

Dean Cain's love life has included relationships with notable figures like actress Brooke Shields and model Gabrielle Reece. He was engaged to singer Mindy McCready, and has a son named Christopher with Spanish model Samantha Torres.

Politically, Cain is a registered Republican who supported John McCain in 2008, Rick Perry in 2012, and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. Cain's political endorsements, particularly of Trump, have sparked controversy. He frequently appears on conservative media, including Fox News, and has made contentious comments on social media.

Real Estate

In 1997, Cain bought a 35-acre property in Basalt, Colorado, for $725,000, and constructed a 4,400 square-foot luxury cabin. Initially listed for $9.5 million in 2011, the property was eventually sold for $3.6 million in December 2015. In 2004, Cain purchased a Malibu mansion for $2.6 million and listed it for $7.25 million in March 2023. He sold the Malibu home in May 2023 for $6.25 million. Here's a video tour of Dean's former Malibu residence: