Dean Panter
Biography
Dean was born in the UK where he developed his passion for film/drama, and moved to Ireland in 1990. Among other acting studies, Dean is a graduate of Limerick School of Acting, focusing on acting-for-screen over the last few years. Dean has appeared in a number of short and feature films and tv productions, most recently; “4 Kids Walk Into a Bank” and “ – The Unreal, Season 2”- RTE. Dean also holds a doctorate in education and is an experienced public speaker. He enjoys giving his time to local student’s of TUS who are currently studying film production; working with them on their film projects/productions. Dean says it’s very rewarding and great to see the new talent coming through to the industry.
Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as LA Lawyer (uncredited)
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Speaker at School Event (uncredited)
Set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real, the story takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now…
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Clergyman
As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Mr. Healy
Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema (Breathless, starring Richard Gere).
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Handyman
Kevin is stuck in a boring holiday park with his family, when he discovers a video-tape from an obscure 1980s TV show. When he plays the video he accidentally unleashes a strange creature known as the Pooka into the world. The Pooka causes chaos and Kevin gets the blame. His family don’t believe him when he tells them it’s the creature’s fault.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as George (Bank Teller)
After losing her mother, Paige's grandfather steps into to become a more responsible guardian. But when a group of criminals show up at their door demanding that Paige's grandpa join them for one last job, she's faced with a decision: let her newly reformed grandpa dip back into his criminal ways, or enlist her three best friends to do the job first.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Nidge
A debt collector brings his son, an aspiring artist, along on a job in the hopes of making a man out of him.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Joe
A comedy drama about a little girl's Baptism.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Caheravin Resident
Bankrupted by the effects of the 2008 recession and a divorce, Erskine Fogarty chooses to carry his last possession of status, his American fridge-freezer, from Dublin back to Limerick.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Captain Murphy
Sequel to ‘The Unusual Duo’.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Captain Murphy
A group of detectives must solve a foul plot in an 80's Limerick, to clear their names.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Victor
Three seemingly unconnected lives become intertwined through a series of unexpected events, forcing each person to confront the consequences of their choices. As the truth begins to surface, everything changes in ways they never saw coming.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as James O’Connor
John, a young man struggling with the death of his brother, looks to get revenge on the men who took him out. But as the lies build up, the true identity of his brothers killer becomes more and more difficult to grasp.