Who did Rick Springfield play on Supernatural?

Supernatural is an American fantasy show created by Eric Kripke and it is one of the longest-running shows with 15 seasons. Supernatural was released on 13th September 2005 and instantly gained popularity. The show was a mix of thriller, horror, humor, and drama, attracting a wide audience. Supernatural follows the story of 2 brothers who deal with supernatural creatures like ghosts, demons, angels, etc. The show aired for 15 years, and became a significant part of TV history.

The long run of the show proves its popularity over the years. Over 15 seasons, Supernatural introduced many characters and guest stars. One guest star was Rick Springfield, a famous musician and actor. Let’s take a look at Rick Springfield’s character in Supernatural.

Who did Rick Springfield play on Supernatural?

Rick Springfield plays the role of Vince Vincente in the show. Vince is an aging rock star who is losing his popularity, but he is trying to make a comeback. He had a sister, Wendy Vincente, who was paralyzed. Vince dated a woman named Jen, but their relationship struggled because he kept leaving her. She eventually left him and later died by suicide. Vince regretted losing her for years.

Vance became Lucifer’s temporary vessel in Season 12 of Supernatural. He struggled with losing his girlfriend, making it easy for Lucifer to control him. Lucifer took advantage of his pain and past fame, and made him a host. Unlike his past hosts, Nick and Castiel, Lucifer enjoyed Vince's rockstar life and used his fame for power. However, despite Vince’s physical strength, his body couldn’t handle Lucifer’s power for long, which led to his death. Along with Vince, Lucifer also killed his band members and went on to find a new host.

Who is Rick Springfield?

Rick Springfield is an Australian-American musician and actor, born on August 23, 1949, in Guildford, New South Wales, Australia. He had an interest in music from a young age and began his career in music during the 1960s before transitioning into acting. He made his acting career with a minor appearance in the TV show The Six Million Dollar Man in 1977. He gained popularity for his role as Dr. Noah Drake on the TV show General Hospital in the early 1980s and reprised the role in the 2000s.

Over the years, he has released many albums, including Working Class Dog (1981), Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet (1982), and Venus in Overdrive (2008). Springfield has won a Grammy Award for his hit song Jessie’s Girl. He has a strong fan following as he still does concerts. He has also worked in many TV shows like Human Target (1992), High Tide (1994-1997), True Detective (2015), Supernatural (2016), etc.

Apart from being a musician and actor, Springfield is also an author and has written an autobiography, Late, Late at Night, and a novel, Magnificent Vibration. He got married to actress Barbara Porter in 1984. The couple has 2 sons- Liam and Joshua.