Dean is best known for his lead role as Marc in the dramedy web series "The Fifties." His notable television credits include the Netflix docudrama "Drug Lords: Frank Lucas and The Country Boys," the History Channel's: "D.B. Cooper: Case Closed?" and "Children of Gold" (pilot). His notable dramatic film roles include the short films: "Scorpion" (Raindance Film Festival) and "The Otherside" (Pack Media Group) and "Cheating the System." His feature film work includes a lead role as Geek in "A Million Dead Presidents." His recent (Los Angeles) theatre performances (2017) include a lead role in "Shout" as Jeffrey Rosewall at Pasadena Fremont Theatre, and Dean also enjoyed a supporting role in the new musical "300 Bones." Dean is often remembered as the dad in the Matchbox 60th Anniversary toy commercial, and for his standout performance in Filter's "What Do You Say" music video.