Dean Winters is a talented actor, renowned for his versatility and impressive range. His breakthrough role was as Ryan O'Reily on HBO's critically-acclaimed series Oz, which earned him widespread recognition. He subsequently made a memorable appearance as Tina Fey's character's "Beeper King" boyfriend on the Emmy-winning comedy, 30 Rock.
Winters's outstanding comedic performance in 30 Rock was included in Entertainment Weekly's "Must List" and Variety's short-list of Emmy-worthy guest performances. In addition to his work in television, he has appeared in several films, including P.S. I Love You, alongside Hilary Swank.
On the small screen, Winters was a series regular on FX's critically-acclaimed drama Rescue Me, playing the role of Johnny Gavin, an NYPD police detective, and brother to Denis Leary's character. He also recurred as Lena Headey's former love interest on the Fox series, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Winters has also had notable roles in various other television shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where he played Detective Brian Cassidy, and CSI: Miami, Sex and the City, Third Watch, The Twilight Zone, Millennium, New York Undercover, NYPD Blue, and Homicide: Life on the Street.
In addition to his television work, Winters has appeared in a range of films, including Winter of Frozen Dreams, Bristol Boys, Hellraiser: Hellseeker, Bullet in the Brain, Snipes, Undercover Angel, All Shook Up, Conspiracy Theory, starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, Firehouse, Sidney Lumet's television movie Strip Search, and The Devil You Know.
Furthermore, Winters has become synonymous with his role as the Allstate spokesmodel character known as Mayhem, and has continued to impress audiences with his diverse range of performances throughout his career.
