Date of Birth: July 20, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Dean Winters is an American actor best known for his role as Ryan O’Reily on the HBO prison drama “Oz,” and as Mayhem in the Allstate Insurance commercials. Born in New York City, Winters grew up in Long Island before his family relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona. He attended Brophy College Preparatory, a Jesuit school in Phoenix, and later, Colorado College, where he earned his degree. Winters began his acting career in the mid-1990s and quickly gained attention for his intense and versatile performances. In addition to “Oz,” Winters has appeared in numerous television series, including “Rescue Me,” “30 Rock,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” His film credits include “Hellraiser: Hellseeker” and “P.S. I Love You.” Winters has also ventured into theater, showcasing his skills on stage. Despite facing significant health challenges, including a severe bacterial infection that led to multiple amputations, Winters has continued to work in the entertainment industry, maintaining a steady presence on both the small and big screens.
5 Interesting Facts about Dean Winters
1. Dean Winters survived a near-death experience in 2009 due to a bacterial infection, which led to multiple amputations.
2. He has a younger brother, Scott William Winters, who is also an actor.
3. Winters is best known for his role as Mayhem in the Allstate Insurance commercials, which he has been portraying since 2010.
4. He played Liz Lemon’s boyfriend, Dennis Duffy, on the popular TV show “30 Rock.”
5. Winters was a bartender before he became an actor, and he was discovered by an agent while working at a bar in New York City.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dean Winters
1. “I think the hardest thing about acting is that you have to pretend to be someone else.”
2. “Every role you play is a piece of yourself. You can’t fake it.”
3. “I’m very lucky to have a job that I love.”
4. “Comedy is something that you can never take for granted.”
5. “You can’t really prepare for a role until you know who the character is.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Dean Winters’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $6 million.
Children
Dean Winters does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Dean Winters IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935921/
2. [Dean Winters Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Winters
3. [Dean Winters Biography – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935921/bio
