Dean Winters was born in 1964 in New York City, New York. He has three siblings: Scott William Winters, an actor; Bradford Winters, a writer; and Blair Winters. Raised in Long Island, Dean spent much of his teenage years in Scottsdale, Arizona. He attended Jesuit Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, graduating in 1982, and later enrolled at Colorado College.
Dean Winters is an American actor known for his versatile roles in both television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in series such as Oz, Rescue Me, 30 Rock, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He was a regular cast member in the first season of SVU as Detective Brian Cassidy and returned over a decade later in the 13th season, resuming the role and becoming a love interest for Mariska Hargitay’s character, Olivia Benson. He also guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent titled "Purgatory."
Winters appeared in several other television series, including Sex and the City, Homicide: Life on the Street, NYPD Blue, and Third Watch. On film, he starred alongside Yasmine Bleeth in the romantic comedy Undercover Angel, played a role in the horror film Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002), and appeared as Tom in the romantic drama PS, I Love You.
One of Winters' most recognizable roles is the character "Mayhem" in the advertising campaign for Allstate Insurance. His portrayal brought a unique mix of comedy and chaos to the role, earning the campaign critical acclaim and bolstering his popularity among television audiences.
In addition to commercials, Winters co-starred with Josh Duhamel in the CBS police drama Battle Creek, adding another notable series to his acting résumé.
| Birth Date: | 20 Jul, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Education: | William Esper Studio Colorado College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Thedeanwinters |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |