Mark Bean
British actor
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor
Born
April 17, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, voice actor
United KingdomBorn in Handsworth
1959
Born in Handsworth (1959-04-17)
1981
EducationStudied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1981–1983)
2003
AwardBroadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
2004
AwardScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2007
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Sheffield
Present
Age ~67
About
Sean Bean is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his professional debut in a production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983 at The Watermill Theatre. 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.
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Who is Mark Bean?+
Sean Bean is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his professional debut in a production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983 at The Watermill Theatre. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the IT
What does the name Mark mean?+
The name Mark means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.". It is of English origin.
When was Mark Bean born?+
Mark Bean was born on April 17, 1959.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.
The name Mark is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Mark — April 17, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— a screenwriter
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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