Michael Bean | |
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Born |
Michael Bean Vancouver, Canada |
Occupation | Actor, author, owner of Biz Studio, acting coach |
Years active | 2002–present |
Website | michaelbean |
Michael Bean is a Canadian actor, author, acting coach, and the founder of Biz Studio. He is known for his work on the films Case 39 (2009), The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009), The Day the Earth Stood Still and Jennifer's Body (2009), and for guest spots on the television series Arrow, Pretty Little Liars, Supernatural and Smallville.
Bean has been acting since elementary school, as a fine arts school was built two blocks from his house when he was in the fourth grade. He graduated from the Langley Fine Arts School in 1995.
Bean is an actor, author, acting school owner, and acting coach. He has appeared in a diverse range of roles in television and film since his acting career began in 2006. He has also appeared in a few theatrical productions, including: Proof, Shady Business, Bash Plays, Hard Times Hit Parade, and Theatre Sports. and is the author of "Confidence on Camera: A Handbook for Young Actors”, which is used by many Vancouver talent agents as a primer for clients new to the film industry.
Bean has made appearances in several television shows since 2006, appearing in a diverse range of minor roles that include: scientist (The Whispers, 2015), train station official (Intruders, 2014), lawyer (Motive, 2014), doctor (Falling Skies, 2014), secretary (Arrow, 2013), pastor (Supernatural, 2009), minister (Pretty Little Liars, 2010), grief counselor (Reaper, 2009), husband (Eureka, 2007), volunteer (The Guard, 2008), receptionist (Smallville, 2007), lab technician (The 4400, 2006), and monk (Three Moons Over Milford, 2006).