Dean Simon
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 4, 1960
- Active Years
- 1988–2023 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 116 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Dean Simon.
Ring name: Dean Malenko.
Nationality/Status: American retired professional wrestler.
Current role: Signed to WWE working as a road agent.
Known for: Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Nicknames: "The Man of 1,000 Holds" (technical ability), "The Iceman" (cold and calculating demeanor), "The Shooter", "Dean Malenk".
Championship status: Never a world champion, but held multiple titles in ECW, WCW, and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE).
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 4, 1960.
Age: 66 years old.
Known credits: 113.
Dean Simon is an American retired professional wrestler, widely recognized by his ring name Dean Malenko. Born on August 4, 1960, he is currently signed to WWE, where he serves as a road agent. Malenko is best known for his tenures with Extreme Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling. He earned the nicknames The Man of 1,000 Holds, in recognition of his technical wrestling ability, and The Iceman, due to his cold and calculating demeanor. He is also known as The Shooter and Dean Malenk. Although he never held a world championship, Malenko achieved significant success by holding multiple titles within ECW, WCW, and the World Wrestling Federation. He has 113 known
Career overview
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Name: Dean Simon.
Ring Name: Dean Malenko.
Profession: American retired professional wrestler.
Current Role: Signed to WWE working as a road agent.
Known For: Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Nicknames: "The Man of 1,000 Holds" (for technical ability), "The Iceman" (for cold and calculating demeanor), "The Shooter", "Dean Malenk".
Championship Status: Never a world champion, but achieved significant championship success in ECW, WCW, and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), holding multiple titles in each.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 4, 1960.
Known Credits (Acting): 113.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career/Background.
Dean Simon, an American retired professional wrestler, is widely recognized by his ring name, Dean Malenko. Born on August 4, 1960, he is also known by several nicknames, including The Man of 1,000 Holds, The Iceman, and The Shooter. The moniker The Man of 1,000 Holds was used to recognize his technical wrestling ability, while The Iceman referred to his cold and calculating demeanor.
Paragraph 2: Professional Wrestling Career and Achievements.
Malenko is best known for his tenures with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Although he never held a world championship, he achieved significant championship success within ECW, WCW, and the World Wrestling Federation, which is now known as WWE. He held multiple titles in each of these organizations.
Paragraph 3: Current Status and Acting Credits.
Currently, Simon is signed to WWE, where he works as a road agent. In addition to his wrestling career, he has acting credits totaling 113.
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Dean Simon is an American retired professional wrestler who is better known by his ring name, Dean Malenko. Born on August 4, 1960, he has been known by various monikers throughout his career, including The Man of 1,000 Holds, The Iceman, The Shooter, and Dean Malenk. The nickname The Man of 1,000 Holds was given in recognition of his technical wrestling ability, whereas The Iceman was used to describe his cold and calculating demeanor.
Malenko is best known for his time performing with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). While he never achieved the status of a world champion, he saw significant championship success across several major organizations. He held
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
116 titles- All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023) as Dean Malenko
- Hey! (EW) (2022) as Dean Malenko
- AEW Unrestricted (2020) as Dean Malenko
- AEW Bash at the Beach (2020) Producer
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Dean Malenko
- Dark Side of the Ring (2019)
- AEW Double or Nothing 2019 (2019) Producer
- AEW Fyter Fest (2019) Producer
- WWE: Story Time (2016)
- The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship (2016)
- WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness (2016) as Dean Malenko (archive footage)
- The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.3 (2015) as Dean Malenko
- ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3 (2015) as Dean Malenko
- The Road is Jericho: Epic Stories and Rare Matches from Y2J (2015) as Dean Malenko
- Wrestlemania Rewind (2014) as Dean Malenko
- WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2 (2014) as Himself
- WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash (2014) as Dean Malenko
- WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 2 (2014) as Dean Malenko
- ECW - Unreleased Vol. 2 (2013) as Dean Malenko
- The Very Best of Monday Nitro: Volume 2 (2013) as Dean Malenko
- Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling (2013) as Dean Malenko (archive footage)
- ECW - Unreleased Vol. 1 (2012) as Dean Malenko
- The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions (2012) as Dean Malenko
- WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection (2012) as Dean Malenko
- The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1 (2011) as Dean Malenko
- Breaking the Code: Behind the Walls of Chris Jericho (2010) as Dean Malenko
- The Rise & Fall of WCW (2009) as Dean Malenko
- WWE: The History Of The Intercontinental Championship (2008) as Malenko
- WWE: Viva La Raza - The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero (2008) as Dean Malenko
- WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Biggest Little Man (2007) as Dean Malenko
- The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro (2004) as Dean Malenko
- WWE: Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story (2004) as Dean Malenko
- Hard Knocks : The Chris Benoit Story (2004) as Dean Malenko
- Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story (2004)
- WWE Tough Enough (2001) as Dean Malenko
- WWE WrestleMania X-Seven (2001) as Dean Malenko
- Lita: It Just Feels Right (2001) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Judgment Day 2001 (2001) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Insurrextion 2001 (2001) as Dean Malenko
- WWF Action! (2001) as Dean Malenko
- 4th Annual Brian Pillman Memorial Show (2001) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Hardcore History (2001) as Dean Malenko
- WWE No Way Out 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Judgment Day 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Survivor Series 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Rebellion 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE WrestleMania 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Armageddon 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Souled Out 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Backlash 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Insurrextion 2000 (2000) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Path of Destruction (2000) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Dean Malenko
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999)
- WCW Spring Stampede 1999 (1999) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Road Wild 1999 (1999) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1999 (1999) as Dean Malenko (Appearance)
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1999 (1999) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Fall Brawl 1999 (1999) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Starrcade 1999 (1999) as Dean Malenko
- 2nd Annual Brian Pillman Memorial Show (1999) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Slamboree 1999 (1999) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW SuperBrawl IX (1999) as Dean Malenko
- The Best of Taz: Survive if He Lets You! (1999)
- WCW Mayhem 1999 (1999) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Uncensored 1999 (1999) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- The Best of Eddy Guerrero (1999) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Thunder (1998) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1998 (1998) as Dean Malenko
- WCW World War 3 1998 (1998) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Fall Brawl 1998 (1998) as Dean Malenko
- WCW The Great American Bash 1998 (1998) as Dean Malenko
- The Best of Dean Malenko (1998) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Uncensored 1998 (1998) as "The Man of 1,000 Holds" Dean Malenko
- WCW Slamboree 1998 (1998) as Dean Malenko
- WCW World War 3 1997 (1997) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Road Wild 1997 (1997) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Fall Brawl 1997 (1997) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV (1997) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Spring Stampede 1997 (1997) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Uncensored 1997 (1997) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW SuperBrawl VII (1997) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Starrcade 1997 (1997) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Slamboree 1997 (1997) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 (1996) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Hog Wild 1996 (1996) as Dean Malenko
- WCW World War 3 1996 (1996) as Dean Malenko
- WCW The Great American Bash 1996 (1996) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1996 (1996) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXII (1996) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIII (1996) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Starrcade 1996 (1996) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Slamboree 1996 (1996) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995)
- ECW Enter the Sandman 1995 (1995) as "The Shooter" Dean Malenko
- ECW Return of the Funker 1995 (1995) as "The Shooter" Dean Malenko
- ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995 (1995) as "The Shooter" Dean Malenko
- ECW 3 Way Dance (1995) as "The Shooter" Dean Malenko
- ECW Fan Cam: May 19, 1995 (1995) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Sunshine State Slaughter (1995) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Fan Cam: May 20, 1995 (1995) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Fan Cam: March 3, 1995 (1995) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Heat Wave 1995 (1995) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Fan Cam: April 15, 1995 (1995) as Dean Malenko
- ECW Wrestlepalooza 1995 (1995) as "The Shooter" Dean Malenko
- ECW Tag Wars 1994 (1994) as Dean Malenko
- ECW November to Remember 1994 (1994) as "The Shooter" Dean Malenko
- ECW's NWA World Title Tournament (1994) as Dean Malenko
- NJPW Super J-Cup 1994 (1994) as Dean Malenko
- Raw (1993) as Dean Malenko
- Raw (1993)
- NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11 (1993) as Dean Malenko
- NJPW Battle Zone Space II (1992) as Dean Malenko
- WCW Clash of The Champions XIX (1992) as Dean Malenko
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Dean Malenko
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as "The Iceman" Dean Malenko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dean Simon best known for?
Dean Simon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023), A Doll's House (1973), AEW Unrestricted (2020), All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019).
When and where was Dean Simon born?
Dean Simon was born on August 4, 1960.
How many credits does Dean Simon have?
Dean Simon has accumulated over 116 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2023.
What is Dean Simon's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Dean Simon (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points...
Dean Simon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995) — aged about 34
- Dark Side of the Ring (2019) — aged about 58
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Dean Malenko — aged about 58
- All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023) as Dean Malenko — aged about 62
- WWE Tough Enough (2001) as Dean Malenko — aged about 40
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Dean Malenko — aged about 38
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