Michael Bean

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Michael Bean
Born Michael Bean
Vancouver, Canada
Occupation Actor, author, owner of Biz Studio, acting coach
Years active 2002–present
Website michaelbean.ca

Michael Bean is a Canadian actor, author, acting coach,[1] 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.[2]

Early life

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.[3] He graduated from the Langley Fine Arts School in 1995.

Career

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.[4] 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.[5]

Television

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).

Film

Bean has been appearing in film since 2006. His film credits include: Festival (2006), Canes (2006), Breakup.com (2008), The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009), Jennifer's Body (2009), Love Happens (2009), The Big Year (2011), and Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015).

Biz Studio

Bean founded Biz Studio—a professional screen acting school for children and teenagers—in 2002 in an effort to "prepare young actors to audition and work in BC's film and television industry by providing professional, practical, small-group on-camera training."[3] Located in Vancouver, Canada's Beatty St. studios, Biz Studio has grown to now include four additional instructors (Julie Patzwald, Alison Araya, Laura Bertram, and Stephanie Halber) who are overseen by Bean. They teach classes for three different age groupings and has seen many of their students go on to perform in film, television and commercials. Alumni of Biz Studio include Brett Kelly (Bad Santa, Unaccompanied Minors), Montana Hunter,[6] Megan Charpentier (Frankie + Alice, Resident Evil: Retribution), Haley Hunt,[7] and Sean Roche (The Guard). One goal for Biz Studio is "to demand the highest level of performance from our students, while still encouraging their love of acting by balancing discipline with fun. We are passionate about good acting. And fun."[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Other Notes
2015 Impastor Jonathon Series regular
2015 The Whispers Scientist 2 TV Series
2015 Dead Rising: Watchtower Army Surgeon
2014 Intruders Train Station Official TV Series
2014 Motive Lawyer TV Series
2013 Sky Dome Sydney Scott TV Series
2013 Mister Forgettable Steve Short
2013 Falling Skies Dr. Sumner TV Series
2013 Arrow Secretary TV Series
2011 The Big Year Waiter
2011 While I Breathe Kingpin Short
2010 Fringe Grant Russo TV Series
2010 Hiccups Michael Winthrop TV Series
2010 Pretty Little Liars Minister TV Series
2009 Supernatural Pastor TV Series
2009 Love Happens Concierge
2009 Jennifer's Body Priest
2009 Case 39 Co-Worker
2009 The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Dancing Policeman
2009 Reaper Grief Counselor Dave TV Series
2008 The Guard Volunteer TV Series
2008 Breakup.com James
2008 Skies Falling Mr. Kelly Short
2007 Eureka Husband TV Series
2007 Painkiller Jane Edgar Dawson TV Series
2007 Smallville Receptionist TV Series
2006 The 4400 Lab Technician TV Series
2006 Three Moons Over Milford Monk TV Series
2006 Canes Jonathan
2006 Festival Jerry Bean

References

  1. "Workshops". Intentional Gathering. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  2. "Michael Bean". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 Cullen, Patricia (25 February 2009). "One on One with Michael Bean". Production Heads. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  4. "Michael Bean". MichaelBean.ca. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 "About". BizStudio.ca. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  6. Woolley, Pieta. "For kid actors, quirky is cool". Straight.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  7. "Testimonials". EasyHeadShots.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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