Dean McDermott

Dean McDermott
Born (1966-11-16) November 16, 1966
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actor
Years active 1988–present
Spouse(s) Mary Jo Eustace (1993–2006)
Tori Spelling (2006–present)
Children 6

Dean McDermott (born November 16, 1966)[1] is a Canadian-American actor best known as a reality television personality with his wife, actress Tori Spelling, and as the host of the cooking competition Chopped Canada. He played the role of Constable Renfield Turnbull on the TV series Due South.

Early life

McDermott was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to David and Doreen McDermott.[1] He has three sisters, Dale, Dawn, and Dana.[2]

Career

McDermott has performed in films Open Range,[3] Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy[4] and Against the Ropes[5]

McDermott has appeared in several TV movies including Always and Forever.,[6] Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe[7] and A Christmas Visitor[8]

McDermott has had a variety of guest and recurring roles on television series, such as Earth: Final Conflict,[9]Tracker,[10]1-800-Missing,[11]NCIS[12] and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.[13] 2016 saw McDermott take on a starring role, portraying Iain Vaughn on Slasher[14][15]

Culinary arts

McDermott is a professionally trained chef.[16] In 2013, he became a member of "Team Guy" on the second season of Food Network's Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and was the winner,[17] and in January 2014, McDermott began hosting Chopped Canada on Food Network Canada.[18] McDermott hosted Chopped Canada for two seasons, announcing in March 2015 that he would leave the show.[19]

McDermott released a cookbook The Gourmet Dad, in which he wanted to make intimidating plates more attractive to kids.[16][20]

Personal life

McDermott's first wife is actress Mary Jo Eustace.[1] They have one child, son Jack Montgomery (born October 10, 1998).[21] In July 2005, McDermott began filming the Lifetime TV movie Mind Over Murder in Ottawa, during which he met actress Tori Spelling, who was then married to writer-actor Charlie Shanian. Spelling and McDermott began an affair the night they met.[22] Upon his subsequent divorce from Eustace, McDermott was granted joint custody of their son Jack, opting not to move forward with the adoption of a baby girl, Lola, whom he and Eustace were in the process of adopting prior to their separation.[23]

McDermott married Tori Spelling on May 7, 2006, in Fiji.[24] Spelling and McDermott renewed their vows on May 8, 2010 in Beverly Hills.[25] Spelling and McDermott have five children: three sons, Liam Aaron (born March 13, 2007),[26] Finn Davey (born August 30, 2012)[27] and Beau Dean (born March 2, 2017)[28] and two daughters, Stella Doreen (born June 9, 2008)[29] and Hattie Margaret (born October 10, 2011).[30][31][32][33]

On July 1, 2010, McDermott was involved in a dirt bike accident, his second motorcycle accident of the year. He was hospitalized in Los Angeles with a punctured and collapsed lung, and doctors said they expected him to make a full recovery.[34] McDermott was released from the hospital on July 6, 2010.[35]

McDermott became an American citizen at a ceremony in Los Angeles on August 21, 2010.[36]

On January 23, 2014, McDermott's publicist announced McDermott had entered rehab for "some health and personal issues." In a statement, he said he was "truly sorry for the mistakes I have made and for the pain I've caused my family."[37]

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy Hugh Thompson
2008 Saving God Blaze/John Henry James
2007 Kiss the Bride Plumber
2004 The Skulls III Detective Staynor direct to video
Against the Ropes Pete Kallen
Touch of Pink Alisdair Keith
2003 Open Range Doc Barlow
2001 Picture Claire Attendant at the Station
1998 Bone Daddy Mort Jr.
A Cool, Dry Place Sheriff Pritchard
1995 Iron Eagle IV Major Miles Pierce
1991 Stepping Out Young Man at Bar Minor role
1990 Straight Line John
1988 Graveyard Shift II Best Boy
2017 Garlic & Gunpowder Agent Bean
2017 Dead Again in Tombstone Dr. Goldsworthy

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018The Last Sharknado: It's About TimeGillyTV movie[38]
2017Slasher: Guilty PartyAlan HayesRecurring role
2016Slasher: The ExecutionerChief Iain VaughnMain role; 6 episodes
2015Hell's KitchenHimselfDining room guest; (1 episode) "18 Chefs Compete"
2014Chopped CanadaHostMain role; 21 episodes
True ToriHimselfMain role; 15 episodes
Tori & Dean: Cabin FeverMain role; 9 episodes
2013Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-OffGuest role; 6 episodes (Team Guy)
2010Tori & Dean: sTORIbook WeddingsMain role, executive producer, composer; 39 episodes
2009Head Caseguest role; additional material writer (1 episode) "The Wedding Ringer"
RuPaul's Drag RaceSeason 1, Episode 3; Guest for the main challenge
Santa Baby 2Luke JessupTV movie
Always & ForeverMichael Foster
2007HousesitterPhilip 'Phil'
Tori & Dean: Inn LoveHimselfMain role, executive producer, field producer, senior story producer; 52 episodes
2006Mind Over MurderMax LuckettTV movie
2005Without a TraceJames Costin(1 episode) "Viuda Negra"
The CloserFBI Agent Stephen Simms(1 episode) "The Big Picture"
NCISLt. Commander Allan Witten(1 episode) "Conspiracy Theory"
KojakDetective Dan Riggins(1 episode) "Pilot"
TiltMartin SheaMain; 2 episodes
The TournamentStan RyckmanRecurring;
2004H20ClarkTV movie
20031-800-MissingAlan CoyleMain; 18 episodes
Wall of SecretsMark EmersonTV movie
2002A Christmas VisitorMatthew
Blue MurderSgt. Jim Weeks(1 episode) "Spankdaddy"
2001TrackerDetective Vic BrunoRecurring; (5 episodes) "Tracker (Pilot)", "Cloud Nine", "Trust", "The Beast", "Without a Trace".
Stolen MiracleRon McKinleyTV movie
Brian's SongRalph Kurek
Loves Music, Loves to DanceCraig Sheridan
Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534Grant Blyth
Relic HunterDash Palmerston(1 episode) "Treasure Island"
The Zach FilesPark Warden(1 episode) "What's Eating Zack Greenburg
Hysteria - The Def Leppard StoryPeter MenschTV movie
WW 3Dr. Watson
What Makes a FamilyO'Brien
2000Deliberate IntentLeasure
Rescue HeroesSergeant Siren(1 episode)
Twice in a LifetimeAlbert Weaver(1 episode); "Even Steven"
1999Earth: Final ConflictBrenton Michaels/Colonel Liam KincaidMain Role
Mystic Warriors: Guardians of the LegendPhoenixvoice role; (1 episode); "Cadmus & Europa"
Spenser: Small VicesTommy MillerTV movie
To Love, Honor & BetrayNick
1998Power PlayMark SimpsonMain role; 26 episodes
The WallCaptain Alle1nTV movie
Evidence of BloodYoung Harlan Wade
Blood on Her HandsDetective Steve Nelson
Fast TrackUnknown Role(2 episodes) "Change of Heart", "Real Time"
La Femme NikitaSykes(1 episode) "New Regime"
1997Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the WayDavid ConeTV movie
F/X: The SeriesTed Abbott(1 episode); "Reunion"
1996Critical ChoicesJohnnyTV movie
Jack Reed: Death & Vengeance]Vasili
Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesSheriff(1 episode) "Storm Warning"
The Outer LimitsRay Carter(1 episode) "Vanshing Act"
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: IceTim MooreTV movie
1995Due SouthCountrable Turnbull/Bubba Dean/LaurierRecurring role; 18 episodes
Nancy DrewMackerin(1 episode) "Welcome to the Callisto"
BloodknotLocal BoyTV movie
DerbyEric McDowell
1994Lives of Girls & WomenGaret French
Wild C.A.T.sWarBladevoice role; (2 episodes) "Cry of the Coda", "Change of Mind"
SodbustersYoung DestinyTV movie
The Forget-Me-Not MurdersAgent Alex
1993Sweating BulletsTony(1 episode) "Feedback"
CounterstrickJohnny(1 episode) "Clearcut"
Exploring Ontario's Provincial ParksNick WardTV mini-series
Street LegalHarris Kepler(1 episode) "Believe the Children"
1992Top CopsWasco(1 episode) "Steve Sessler/Jerry Smith/Terry Blaylock"
1991Final JudgmentYoung MartyTV movie
Conspiracy of SilenceConstable DuttonTV mini series
1989My Secret IdentityRoger(2 episodes) "Photon Blues", "The Video Connection"
C.B.C.'s Magic HourChris Ryan(2 episodes) "Rookies", "High Country"
Friday's CursePeter(1 episode) "Crippled Inside"

References

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