Who is Dolly Parton's husband? Meet Carl Thomas Dean

Who is Dolly Parton's husband? Meet Carl Thomas Dean

Unlike most people who would have grabbed the opportunity to bask in the glory and spotlight of their spouses, Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Thomas Dean took the complete opposite route. Few people know about the man despite being married to the country singer for over five decades and not forgetting that he is a successful businessman.

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Thomas Dean
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Celebrity circles are commonplace for divorce and separation which makes it a big milestone for celebrities to stay married for a decade. Dolly Parton and her husband are the perfect definitions of true love and an embodiment of the fact that even high-profile marriages can last an eternity. Theirs is a union that has inspired other celebrities and ordinary folk alike to follow the same example in their love lives.

Carl Thomas Dean profile summary

  • Name: Carl Thomas Dean
  • Date of birth: 20th July 1942
  • Place of birth: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • Age: 78 years old (as of 2020)
  • Birth sign: Cancer
  • Occupation: Businessman

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Carl Thomas Dean biography

Carl Thomas Dean was born in July 20th, 1942 in Nashville Tennessee to Edger Henry Dean (father) and Virginia Ginny Beats (mother). The businessman has two siblings, Sandra Chafin and Donnie Dean. He studied business management.

Dolly Parton's husband career

What does Dolly Parton’s husband do for a living? Thomas had a business acumen from a very young age and had already become successful in his twenties due to his hard work and gentle manners. He had established an asphalt laying business company in his hometown and it grew to become one of the biggest in the town.

He has also appeared in several minor roles in movies and TV shows. One of those movies is 2003's Vigorish. Thomas preferred business over being an actor which is why he appeared on the silver screen only a few times.

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Wife and children

The two lovebirds met for the first time when Carl was 21 years old and Dolly was 18 outside a Laundromat in Nashville. Parton invited Thomas to visit her at her aunt’s place where she was staying. He visited every day for a week and then took her to meet his parents on their first date.

In the year 1966, the two tied the knot and it was the start of what would be lengthy family life. Her record label did not want her to get married at the time but she was determined. Is Dolly Parton still married to Carl Dean? Yes, the two are still married.

How many children does Dolly Parton have? Unfortunately, the couple does not have any children of their own. They are content with that and have remarked that it was God's plan all along.

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean
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Carl Thomas Dean net worth

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What is Dolly Parton’s husband’s net worth? His business ventures earned him a net worth of about $20 million. On the other hand, Dolly Parton’s net worth is a staggering $500 million.

What does Carl Thomas Dean do? Carl is retired and enjoys spending time with his family as of the year 2020.

Dolly Parton’s husband is one of a kind and the country music songstress was lucky enough to have met him. They had mutual respect from the beginning and this enabled their love to blossom despite their remarkable differences. Carl Thomas Dean wanted a private life and he got it while at the same time being there for his celebrity wife whenever she needed him.

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