A longtime fan of comic books, Dewey pounced on the role of Jimmy Olsen in television's Lois and Clark: The New Adventure of Superman.
A supporting role, it was also a role in which Dewey could shine. He became well known, and the paparazzi followed him everywhere. When they snapped photos of him and Sharon Stone, the rumor mill began churning. But the two stars denied any romantic connection and described themselves as "friends and fellow artists" -- a claim borne out by Dewey's neutered status.
