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Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Actor · born 17 April 1959 · Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK

Shaun Mark Bean (born 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe, which originally ran from 1993 to 1997.

Bean's film roles include Patriot Games (1992), GoldenEye (1995), Ronin (1998), Don't Say a Word (2001), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Equilibrium (2002), National Treasure (2004), Troy (2004), Flightplan (2005), North Country (2005), The Island (2005), Silent Hill (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Black Death (2010), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and The Martian (2015).

Where to start: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

As actor 126

TV shows 36

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sean Bean movie?

By viewer score, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) at 8.5/10.

What are Sean Bean’s most popular movies?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Martian.

How many movies has Sean Bean made?

126 films on TMDB, 126 as actor.

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