Biography

December 1, 1976 · Auckland, New Zealand

1.73 m

Dimples

Went to Rangitoto College and was best friends with Chris McDowell, who also appeared on Hercules. Was a karate black belt at age 10.

Has a brother named Brett O'Gorman.

In the Chinese zodiac, Dean is the sign of the Dragon. In the Western zodiac, Dean is a Sagittarius.

Living in New Zealand, that's something that you'd like to do as an actor, but very rarely do you get an opportunity to get such a good springboard as 'The Hobbit' to help you get international work.

To be honest, I really enjoy the chance to meet the fans because I've found with 'The Hobbit,' the fans are all really lovely and enthusiastic.

I didn't realize Boston was so easy to get around. In my head, I imagined Boston being this really sprawling city.

I never did a convention before I did 'The Hobbit.'

While I'd like to make movies that are uplifting, there's always that part of you that goes, 'I want to play the evil guy because it's not me.' So anything that is not me is a challenge, and if I rise to the challenge, then I've kind of proved myself.