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Dean Winters

Dean Winters

Actor · Born July 20, 1964 (62) · New York City, New York, USA

Born
July 20, 1964 (62)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
56 on MovieCove · 69 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 11% in 30 days

What are Dean Winters' films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Documentary3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
25%
Morality
20%
Survival
13%
Power
6%
Society
5%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 4 · Dark 8

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 6 · Charged 5 · Intense 7

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 7 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 7
Trickster
2 of 7
Hero
1 of 7
Ally
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Warm
8
Contemplative
8
Melancholic
7
Hopeful
5
Other
20

How their films linger

Thought-provoking9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dean Winters' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 48 of their 56 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dean Winters' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

69 credits, 56 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as "FDNY: Chicago" Star

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Eenie Meanie(2025)

    as Mikey

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Highest 2 Lowest(2025)

    as Det. Higgins

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three(2024)

    as Captain Storm (voice)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Zo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Producer · as Ryan O'Reily

  • Monsieur Spade(2024)

    Show 2 episodes · as Father Morgan

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • The Out-Laws(2023)

    as Vince Millen

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • So Help Me Todd(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dick Frank

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Joe vs. Carole(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jeff Lowe

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Christmas vs. The Walters(2021)

    as Brian Walters

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • DC Showcase: The Losers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Capt. Storm (voice)

  • Girls5eva(2021)

    Show 4 episodes · as Nick

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Palmer(2021)

    as Jerry

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Lost Girls(2020)

    as Dean Bostick

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • City on a Hill(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Ralph Hook

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Framing John DeLorean(2019)

    as John Valestra

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Wayne(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Bobby

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • A Civilized Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Producer · as Conway

  • After Everything(2018)

    as Blake

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Father of the Year(2018)

    as Geoff

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Rough Night(2017)

    as Detective Frazier

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • American Gods(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Town

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Andrew (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Berlin Station(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Birdman

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Divorce(2016)

    Show 6 episodes · as Tony Silvercreek

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows(2016)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Bunny (voice)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Battle Creek(2015)

    Show 13 episodes · as Detective Russ Agnew

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • John Wick(2014)

    as Avi

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Don Peyote(2014)

    as Gun Dealer

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Brett

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)

    Show 9 episodes · as Keith 'The Vulture' Pembroke

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Devil You Know(2013)

    as Jake Kelly

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Worst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Nick

  • Up All Night(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Casey Brinkley

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Splinterheads(2009)

    as Reggie

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Today's Special(2009)

    as Steve

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Winter of Frozen Dreams(2009)

    as Ken Curtis

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Life on Mars(2008)

    Show 3 episodes · as Vic Tyler

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(2008)

    Show 9 episodes · as Charley Dixon

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • P.S. I Love You(2007)

    as Tom

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • 30 Rock(2006)

    Show 15 episodes · as Dennis Duffy

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Brooklyn Bound(2004)

    as Danny

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Bristol Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Randy

  • Love Rome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dean

  • Rescue Me(2004)

    Show 35 episodes · as Johnny Gavin

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Strip Search(2004)

    as Ned McGrath

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Hellraiser: Hellseeker(2002)

    as Trevor Gooden

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Raymond Caine

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Gordon

  • Bullet in the Brain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bank Robber

  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike Stoat

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Snipes(2001)

    as Bobby Starr

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Starwater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Deadline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Des Lonegan

  • Third Watch(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill Stram

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 32 episodes · as Brian Cassidy

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Undercover Angel(1999)

    as Harrison Tyler

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Sex and the City(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as John McFadden

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Lifebreath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Chrystie's Lover

  • Conspiracy Theory(1997)

    as Cleet

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Oz(1997)

    Show 56 episodes · as Ryan O'Reily

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Millennium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Lanyard (joven) · as Mr. Crocell

  • Firehouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Nick Wilkinson

  • New York Undercover(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Delaney

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • NYPD Blue(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Larry

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Homicide: Life on the Street(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Tom Marans

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Saturday Night Live(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Ryan O'Reily (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles from 1975 to 2026; peak year 2020.

Biggest box office

John Wick (2014)

$86M worldwide

Highest rated

Oz (1997)

Midcredits 96th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19752026

Peak 2020 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 69: 67 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stProducing2 of 69: 0 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1990s12 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s21 · 21 acting · 1 crew2020s14 · 14 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 6% of 18 roles
9712

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Dean Winters' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 25; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 56 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up20
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 56 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Christmas vs. The Walters (2021)

96th percentile spread · 41% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)

Midcredits 97th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Dean Winters' work okay for kids?

Across up to 11 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore8 titles36–93 · median 77 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity11 titles20–70 · median 45 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity8 titles55–87 · median 76 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs8 titles28–70 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense8 titles37–77 · median 58 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Dean Winters work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dean Winters' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Chuck Zito shares the most, 2.

Actors

Cinematographers

Mixed roles