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NEWS
It is likely that the last thing anyone saw Dean appear in was a movie called Hi-Life which was released in 1998. Now you are wondering where you will see him next. Frankly, so am I. But here's a little bit of info...
In 1997, Noah Baumbach shot a movie called Highball. He had just finished his second film, Mr. Jealousy, and brought back most of the cast for this film. You may also know him as the director of Kicking and Screaming. Dean was also cast in the movie, which was filmed on location in a second floor apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Baumbach hoped for a January '98 release by Lion's Gate, which released Mr. Jealousy. That obviously did not come to pass. I believe it did show at Cannes '97, but I haven't verified that. In any case, the film is in distrubution limbo right now, and I'll keep you all posted.
Meanwhile, there was hope that Two-Eleven would be out in the near future. In it, Dean Cameron plays a Los Angeles police officer who robs a bank with his friends. Sadly, that is never going to happen. Apparently, many of the reels associated with the film have been permanantly lost. It is a sad, sad world.
Dean Cameron recently worked on a film that is in production as of this writing. Written and Directed by Ajay Sahgal (husband of Kelli Williams from The Practice). Also appearing in the movie is Eric Stoltz (I think these guys appear together more than Matt Damon and Ben Affleck). The movie is called It's a Shame about Ray. I hear it is very funny. If I hear more, you'll see it here.
Dean recently finished a commercial for Enron energy. It has been on the airwaves for some time now.
He also does voice overs, and just finished a couple of radio spot for 7-11. You can download other voice overs from his website. Go do it now.
In the summer of 1999 he did a scene in a movie called Deep Core which was produced by Ken Oldandt, who you all know as the stripper in Summer School.
Dean Cameron and Patrick Labyorteaux have teamed up once again. This time they have written a script called Hollywood Palms. The movie has been cast, and is scheduled to begin shooting on May 18th, though this may possibly change.
He has also just finished two new television voice overs for Mutual of Omaha. Look for these soon.
As of this writing, Dean is performing in a new experimental play called The Brides somewhere in southern California...
Trivia
Dean Cameron and Eric Stoltz have been friends since he was 12. They were roommates for a while before they became stars. The two did a pilot together in 1993 for a show called "Things are Looking Up". It was Dean Cameron's first speaking role. The name was changed to "The Best Times" and ran for about 7 episodes. Stoltz was replaced, however, because he was doing Mask at the time.
Dean's weird ties to Fast Times at Ridgemont High...
Dean, of course, played Jeff Spicoli in the television series. He drove Eric Stoltz to his audition for the movie. While he was waiting for him, Amy Heckerling, the director, asked Dean to read for the part of Damone. Dean was on the set during the scene where Spicoli and his buds pile out of the smoke filled van - the shot took three hours. Amy Heckerling also wrote the script for Summer School. She wanted Patrick Dempsey, who portrayed Damone in the "Fast Times" tv show, to play the part of "Chainsaw" in Summer School. Courtney Thorne-Smith who appeared with Dean Cameron in Summer School was also on the "Fast Times" series with him. Dean Cameron studied with the same acting coach as Sean Penn (Spicoli in the movie, but you knew that)
David Duchovny was origionally cast for Dean's part in State of Emergency, but pulled out to do a pilot called "The X-Files".
According to Dean Cameron himself, Miracle Beach was the most played movie on HBO in 1995.
In addition to being an accomplished actor, He also plays bass guitar, and occasionally appears with bands onstage. Though known as a bass player, he is also a great lead guitar player, vocalist, and songwriter.
Dean, Stuart Fratkin, and Patrick Laboryteaux were asked to write some scenes for Ski School. According to Fratkin, they all appear in the finished cut. It is my duty to pursue this further...
He has a dog named Big Daddy.
Some roles he didn't get: Chandler on "Friends"... Ira on "Mad about You"... Sean Penn's role in We're No Angels... Kiefer Sutherland's role in Flashback... and a part in Hamburger Hill.
That's all I have for now, folks. Check back on occasion. I promise to update this page as often as possible. If you are anything like me, you can't hear enough about our favorite guy, Dean Cameron.
Quotes
The following are all lines from his movies, as spoken by the man himself. If you have a quote that you'd like to see here, you can sign the guest book on the main page, or send your suggestion via the email link on the navbar.
Ski School
"Okay, how many for chocolate hot tubs?"
"Welcome to my kingdom. I will bed you all before the night is through."
"...like a sack full of axe handles."
"You may be able to disqualify us, but you can't stop us from doing the Lambada."
"It's not how far you go. It's how go you far."
Ski School II
"The turtles, they are crying."
"Your brother refills cream donuts."
"Hi. To the left of our tram, you'll notice the set from the 1937 cult classic Killer Librarians From Craptown. This, of course, was later remade by Hollywood and became the cult classic, ET."
"Chicken Dance!!!"
Sleep With Me
"Poker, poker, po - ker."
"I have this weird, crazy idea. Let's play poker."
"What is this party? Who are these people? What is that? Who are you? Who ARE you?"
Charlie's Ghost
"Okay, let me get this straight. You were taking a shower, someone stole your keys, so you decided to run the fifty yard dash naked."
"All right mister dangle, party's over."
Bad Dreams
"We're gonna get you out of your neurosis. We're gonna get you out of your depression. We're gonna get you out of that mint green thing you're wearing and into a flimsy negligee. We're gonna pour water on the front..."
"If I die, does my mom get a refund?"
"Knives? Knives? These are not knives. These are fine surgical instruments!"
"Later."
Summer School
"Hey, Mr. Shoop. Wow, you're in this class too?"
"Dave, I agree with you. I'll go a step further. Sure, Leatherface, he wore a mask made out of human skin and he hung people on meathooks, but hey, we've all got quirks. I've got 'em, you've got 'em Dave. That's what makes this character so, so compelling. Thumbs up from me."
"You want me to lie? Okay."
"I'll tell you something and this is fact. You know why so many drunk drivers get in wrecks? 'Cause they don't learn to drive drunk."
"Can I call my folks and say I won't be home... ever?"
"We just got lapped by an old lady with a walker."
"Enough safe and sane. It's time for dumb and dangerous."
"That's not a real person. It's a stuntman."
"Don't you EVER yell at the driver! Do you hear me!?
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaoooooooowwww!!! Tension breaker. Had to be done."
Men at Work
"You've been holding me hostage all night with an air rifle?"
"No. I am not some kind of comic book superhero. I'm a pizza man."
"Yeah, you. You there with the pellet gun. Drop it or I'll blow your butt away for sure, buddy."
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