Dean Cameron
Biography
Dean Cameron, also known by his birth name Dean Eikleberry, is an American television and film actor born on December 25, 1962, in Morrison, Illinois. He is best known for his role as Francis Chainsaw Gremp in the 1987 Mark Harmon comedy Summer School and for playing Dave Marshak in Ski School and Ski School II. He has starred in short-lived television series including Spencer in 1984, Fast Times in 1986, They Came from Outer Space in 1990, and Mister Sterling in 2003. Additionally, he has made guest appearances on numerous television series such as The Facts of Life, ALF, My Sister Sam, Will and Grace, ER, and Felicity. He is married to Jessie Marion, who is the granddaughter of Elena Verdugo.
Career overview
Dean Cameron is an American television and film actor born as Dean Eikleberry on December 25, 1962, in Morrison, Illinois. He is best known for his role as Francis Chainsaw Gremp in the 1987 Mark Harmon comedy Summer School, and he also played Dave Marshak in Ski School and Ski School II.
Throughout his career, Cameron has starred in several television series, including Spencer in 1984, Fast Times in 1986 as a spinoff of the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High, They Came from Outer Space in 1990, and Mister Sterling in 2003. In addition to his starring roles, he has made guest appearances on numerous television programs. His guest credits include The Facts of Life, ALF, My Sister Sam, Will and Grace, ER, and Felicity.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Paradise (2025) as Principal Daves
- Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project (2025) as Frank
- Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project (2025) Producer
- 213 Bones (2025) as Bob
- Dead Sea (2024) as Curtis Hunt
- Wine Club (2023) as Phil
- Bosch: Legacy (2022) as Porter
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) as Dr. Reeves
- Quantum Leap (2022) as Saul Becker
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder (2022) as Diana's Father
- 12 Mill Road (2021) as Father Greg
- Green Seas (2020) as Narrator
- Big Bear Lake (2019) as Leonard Vickers
- Alex, Inc. (2018) as Bruce
- Nigerian Prince (2018) as Bob
- Goliath (2016) as Joe Lakhani
- The Good Neighbor (2016) as Defense Attorney
- Director's Cut (2016) as Brian
- Director's Cut (2016) as Brian (uncredited)
- The Comeback Kids (2016) as Gary
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) as Capitol Records Executive
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Jim Buchanan
- The Newsroom (2012) as D.C. Panelist
- Shameless (2011) as Adam Gillespie
- Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011) as Animated Reporter / Town Hall Official
- Dream Cast (2011) as Himself
- Regular Show (2010) as Suit (voice)
- Glee (2009) as Kurt's Acting Teacher
- Hole in One (2009) as Dr. Carlton Piedmont
- Psych (2006) as Zach Eikleberry
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Drisko
- I'm Not Gay (2005) as Magazine Man
- Rainbow's End (2005) as Sam
- Grace And The Storm (2004) as Rich Karma
- NCIS (2003) as Landlord
- Mister Sterling (2003) as Deputy Press Secretary
- Mister Sterling (2003) as Derek
- Highball (2002) as The Magician
- Deep Core (2000) as Head Engineer
- Hollywood Palms (2000) as Jeff
- Hollywood Palms (2000) Writer
- Two-Eleven (1999) as Michael Glaser
- Will & Grace (1998) as Guy
- Felicity (1998) as Jeff Marshall
- Some Girl (1998) as Poet
- Hi-Life (1998) as Santa Simon
- Kicking and Screaming (1995) as Zach
- Charlie's Ghost Story (1995) as Sheriff
- ER (1994) as Edward
- Party of Five (1994) as Neal
- Sleep with Me (1994) as Leo
- Ski School 2 (1994) as Dave Marshak
- State of Emergency (1994) as Roger
- Grey Knight (1993) as Borne
- Mad About You (1992) as Irwin
- Miracle Beach (1992) as Scotty
- Ski School (1991) as Dave Marshak
- They Came from Outer Space (1990) as Bo
- Men at Work (1990) as Pizza Man
- Disturbed (1990) as Singing Telegram Man
- Rockula (1990) as Ralph
- Bad Dreams (1988) as Ralph
- Summer School (1987) as Francis 'Chainsaw' Gremp
- ALF (1986) as Robert Sherwood
- Fast Times (1986) as Jeff Spicoli
- Prince of Bel Air (1986) as Willard
- Spencer (1984)
- Things Are Looking Up (1984) as Kelly Sanfillipo
- The Facts of Life (1979)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dean Cameron best known for?
Dean Cameron is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paradise (2025), Offbeat (1961), The Rookie: Feds (2022), Quantum Leap (2022).
When and where was Dean Cameron born?
Dean Cameron was born on December 25, 1962 in Morrison - Illinois - USA.
How many credits does Dean Cameron have?
Dean Cameron has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Dean Cameron's background in cinema and television?
Dean Cameron, also known by his birth name Dean Eikleberry, is an American television and film actor born on December 25, 1962, in Morrison, Illinois. He is best known for his role as Francis Chainsaw Gremp in the 1987 Mark Harmon comedy Summer School and for playing Dave Marshak in Ski School and Ski School II. He has...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Regular Show (2010) as Suit (voice) — aged about 47
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Drisko — aged about 42
- Mister Sterling (2003) as Deputy Press Secretary — aged about 40
- Mister Sterling (2003) as Derek — aged about 40
- Shameless (2011) as Adam Gillespie — aged about 48
- The Newsroom (2012) as D.C. Panelist — aged about 49
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