Dean Geyer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dean Geyer
Dean Geyer at an event organised by Young Storytellers Foundation at a school in Culver City, 21 October 2012
Background information
Birth name	Dean Stanley Geyer
Born	(1986-03-20) 20 March 1986 (age 39) Johannesburg, South Africa
Origin	Australia
Genres	Pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actor
Instruments	Vocals and guitar
Years active	2003-present
Labels	Sony BMG (2006–2008)

Dean Stanley Geyer (born March 20, 1986) is a singer, songwriter, and actor from South Africa and Australia. He became well-known after finishing third in the 2006 season of the TV show Australian Idol. Dean has also acted in popular TV shows like Neighbours as Ty Harper and Glee as Brody Weston. He also appeared in Terra Nova as Mark Reynolds.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Dean Geyer was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the oldest of three children. His two younger sisters, Jess and Tatum, also enjoy martial arts, just like him.

Dean started loving music when he was very young. He learned to play the guitar. He even wrote his first song, "Change," about moving from South Africa to Australia. In Melbourne, Australia, he went to Melbourne High School.

In 2004, Dean started a band called "Third Edge." They recorded some of his original songs. Dean is also a strong Christian and has often talked about his faith, especially during his time on Australian Idol.

Becoming an Idol

Dean tried out for the fourth season of Australian Idol in Melbourne. He sang "Walking In Memphis" by Marc Cohn. Then, he played his own song called "Nice to Meet You." The judges loved his original song and sent him to the next round.

Dean made it through the tough elimination rounds. He sang "I Don't Wanna Be" by Gavin DeGraw. He also performed "Beautiful Day" by U2 with his friend Chris Murphy. The judges were impressed by their singing and their friendship.

Dean was one of the most popular contestants. Judge Mark Holden gave him a "touchdown" for his performance of "On the Way Down" by Ryan Cabrera. During the "Disco" week, Dean even did a front handspring and a backflip on stage! Many thought he would win the show. However, he was eliminated on November 13, 2006, finishing third.

Music and Acting Roles

First Album and Neighbours

Soon after Australian Idol, Dean signed a music deal with SonyBMG Australia. He worked with a famous producer and helped write eight songs for his first album. In April 2007, he released his first song, "If You Don't Mean It," which reached number 10 on the Australian music charts.

His first album, Rush, came out on May 26, 2007. It reached number 7 on the charts. Later, Dean joined the cast of the popular Australian TV show Neighbours. He played Ty Harper, a musician who had left law school. Dean worked hard to prepare for the role and even took lessons to help with his accent.

He first appeared on Neighbours in March 2008. He even sang a duet with his co-star Caitlin Stasey called "Unforgettable." In November 2008, Dean decided to leave Neighbours to focus on his music again. His last scenes aired in April 2009.

International Acting Career

In 2010, Dean started his international acting career. He was cast in the movie Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown. He played Mike Stokes, a former wrestler who competes in mixed martial arts (MMA). The movie was filmed in Louisiana. It was released straight to DVD in September 2011.

In 2011, Dean appeared on the American TV show Single Ladies. In 2012, he had a big role in the Fox Network science fiction show Terra Nova.

In July 2012, Dean joined the cast of the musical comedy-drama Glee. He played Brody Weston, an older student who becomes involved with the main character, Rachel Berry. Dean first appeared on Glee in the episode "The New Rachel" in September 2012.

Dean has also appeared in several films, including Landmine Goes Click (2015), Rehearsal, Don't Wake Mommy, and The Sand. He also had a role in the TV crime-drama Shades of Blue, starring Jennifer Lopez.

In 2020, Dean started releasing new music again after more than ten years. In 2023, he was cast in the movie Zoey 102, which is a reboot of the show Zoey 101. The film was released on Paramount+ in July 2023.

Personal Life

In 2007, Dean started dating Lisa Origliasso from the Australian music duo The Veronicas. They got engaged in April 2008, but later called off the engagement because of their busy work schedules.

In 2010, Dean began a relationship with American actress Jillian Murray. They announced their engagement in December 2016 and got married on September 14, 2017.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and Recognition

Popularity Rankings

Musical Influences

Dean Geyer has said that his two biggest music heroes are Bon Jovi and Marc Cohn.

See also

In Spanish: Dean Geyer para niños