The brewery's name is a reference to Supernatural ("family business" being a tagline for the series).[31]. Dean accepts his fate and his soul goes to Heaven where he is reunited with Bobby Singer and later Sam who lived out a full life with a son that he names in honor of Dean. Species The film began hitting the film festival circuit in early 2007 and Ackles received high praise for his comedic timing in the role. Demon Dean apparently cared about the natural order, something old Dean despised. 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. Aided by Michael, Dean faced Lucifer in battle and ultimately killed the rogue archangel and ended his long reign of terror. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are pretty close friends in real life as well! However, he is actually wearing shorts while cleaning The Impala in Baby and as the substitute gym teacher in After School Special. When returned to Earth, his new outlook on life was clear. In supporting this lifestyle, Dean is also skillful in lock picking, breaking into security systems, carjacking and hustling for pool. He also coached Charlie Bradbury (a lesbian) into flirting with a male security guard. He also auditioned for the role of the young Clark Kent on Smallville, a role offered to actor Tom Welling instead. Dean's concern for Sam, innocent people and the Impala completely disappeared while he was a demon. Dean Winchester was born on January 24, 1979 in Lawrence, Kansas. 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). During the short period as the angel Michael, Dean had powers similar to teleportation, telekinesis and rapid healing. He won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer in 1998, and was nominated three times in 1998, 1999, and 2000 for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Days of Our Lives (1965). Deceased (killed by one of the Masked Vampires)Soul exists in Heaven At an unknown point before his death, Dean digs into a previously unknown chapter of his parents' lives. Mary is not the woman he remembers, nor is he the son she remembers, leading the two to part ways much to Dean's distress. 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. However, due to Sam's earlier machinations, the Mark is removed and the Darkness is unleashed regardless. With the revelation that Castiel had said "yes" to Lucifer, Dean shows great determination in saving his friend, even going against Sam who believes this to be Castiel's choice. Dean's affection extends to nearly all children, particularly young ones, although he also cares about teenagers. 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. He took innocent lives just to satisfy the Mark's lust for blood. The only being he was openly afraid of was Death; on the rare occasions that they met, Dean was nervous and cautious, and when Dean was angry or frustrated enough to talk back, he became visibly scared and backed off the moment Death appeared annoyed. 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. 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. [8] He also had a small role in the 2004 short film The Plight of Clownana. Dean also bonded with Jack after learning his declining health. [2] After graduating in 1996, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. [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. Dean lets Sam kill Brady after getting the information they need. In Season 11, Dean suffers from the fact that he unleashed The Darkness upon the world. However, unlike his brother Sam, he did not resent his father for having him "raised like a warrior". Until Season 6, Dean often wore his father's leather jacket. Later learning from Castiel that Sam is lacking a soul, Dean sets out to fix his brother. He played opposite Alec Baldwin, who starred in the title role. When they begin to head to the hospital, Sam collapses just as the angels begin to fall down to Earth. 1. ", "Supernatural at 200: The Road So Far, An Oral History", "Jensen Ackles enjoys doing Supernatural", 4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book (transcript), Supernatural Season 10: Mark Sheppard Promoted to Series Regular, "Here's how everyone's story ended on 'Supernatural', "COMIC CON 2018 | Jensen Ackles Talks Dean Winchester and 'Supernatural' - YouTube", "Jensen Ackles talks about Dean's return from Hell - YouTube", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dean_Winchester&oldid=1141710421, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 11:46. In the summer of 2007, Ackles took on the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero. 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. Dean shows on multiple occasions a soft spot for children. Dean realizes that this is not the solution and drops the gun, eliciting an angered response from Chuck. [19][20], More recently, he and his wife formed Chaos Machine Productions with a deal at Warner Bros. Dean aids Sam in completing the trials, and along the way they encounter the rogue angel Metatron and the Knight of Hell Abaddon. Director Robert Singer Writers Eric Kripke Sera Gamble (teleplay by) Jenny Klein (story by) Stars Jared Padalecki Jensen Ackles Jim Beaver John began investigating the cause of Mary's death and learned about supernatural creatures and the people who hunted them. Dean even smiled after Jack stated that he considers him and Sam as family rather than his biological family Lucifer and the angels. Dean's reason as he stated was because he was done with everything. However, he beat Sam twice, once in. While he was stuck there, he became emotionless and paranoid of the fear of getting attacked. Dean has also technically been resurrected more times than any other character. 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. John held a grudge against Sam as he felt Sam had abandoned them, while Sam also held a grudge due to the huge argument prior to Sam leaving. 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. Dean spends four months dead, equating to 40 years in Hell. Status 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. Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor. However, there was a Sam Harrison living in Kansas, so the name had to be changed for legal reasons. Shocked to learn of his brother and maternal grandfather's resurrections, Dean is placed even more on edge when Sam acts cold, ruthlessly and lets Dean get temporarily turned into a vampire. Conflicts with Lucifer and the British Men of Letters also become major concerns for Dean. [4] Combining his interest in the Winchester Mystery House and his desire to give the series the feel of "a modern-day Western," Kripke settled on the surname of "Winchester." Other deaths which didn't occur in the present timeline include: see also Dean Winchester/Gallery and Category:Images of Dean Winchester. 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. Dean unknowingly admits to watching Oprah, something that surprised Sam. Dean spent four months in hell. This cynicism and depression was pointed out to him by Billie who told him he should keep living. Dean's shown countless times to be good with kids and the ladies. Eventually, the Mark was removed, but the price was that the Darkness has now been released into the world, something Dean tried to avoid. 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. Michael would use him for weeks before he left Dean's body on his own for unknown reasons. 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. [10] He also had a lead role in the 2005 film Devour in which Ackles' father, actor Alan Ackles, also had a role playing the father of Ackles' character, Jake Gray. He also used to wear a watch and a silver ring. 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. 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. Dean is terrified of flying and claims that is the reason why he drives everywhere. [4] He won a 1998 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer and went on to be nominated three times (in 1998, 1999, and 2000) for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Days of our Lives. Sam was 22, and he'll be 31 by the time season 9 ends (his birthday is at the beginning of May). Dean, unlike Sam, Bobby, and John, was never possessed by a demon or an angel for most of the series. For the first four seasons, Dean also wore an amulet around his neck that resembled the head of a bull made of brass, attached to a black cord. During Jump the Shark, Dean and Sam learn of their half-brother Adam with Sam. 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.