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Dean Winters - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 20, 1964 |
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| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Dean Winters's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Ryan O'Reily in "Oz," Dennis Duffy in "30 Rock," Johnny Gavin in "Rescue Me," and the 'Mayhem' character in Allstate Insurance commercials. |
Intro
Dean Winters is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Oz," "Rescue Me," "30 Rock," and for his portrayal of the recurring character 'Mayhem' in the Allstate Insurance commercials.
Early Life & Background
Dean Winters was born and raised in New York City. He attended Jesuit schools, including Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, before graduating from Colorado College.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Ryan O'Reily on HBO's drama series "Oz" (1997–2003)
- Portrayed Johnny Gavin on "Rescue Me"
- Played Dennis Duffy on "30 Rock"
- Appeared as Detective Brian Cassidy on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
- Became widely recognized as the 'Mayhem' spokesman in Allstate Insurance commercials (since 2010)
Trivia
- Dean Winters has appeared in every season of the series "Oz".
- He is the older brother of actor Scott William Winters.
- Winters survived a near-fatal bacterial infection in 2009, which resulted in several amputations.
FAQs
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How old is Dean Winters?
Dean Winters is 61 years old.
When was Dean Winters born?
Dean Winters was born the 20 July 1964.
Where is Dean Winters from?
New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About July 20th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 20, 1964, the Beach Boys' song 'I Get Around' became the first surf rock song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This marked a significant moment in music history, popularizing the surf rock genre.
- Day of the week: July 20th, 1964 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Rag Doll by The 4 Seasons
- #1 UK song: It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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