Michael Bean
Born
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, author, owner of Biz Studio, acting coach
Years active2002–present
Websitemichaelbean.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, British Columbia, Canada's Beatty St. studios, Biz Studio features additional instructors who are overseen by Bean, some of whom have included the late Julie Patzwald (1980 - 2012), Alison Araya, Laura Bertram, and Stephanie Halber. The instructors teach classes for three different age groupings and see many of their students go on to perform in film, television, and commercials.

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]

Alumni of Biz Studio have included Brett Kelly (Bad Santa, Unaccompanied Minors), Montana Hunter,[6] Megan Charpentier (Frankie + Alice, Resident Evil: Retribution), Haley Hunt,[7] and Sean Roche (The Guard).

Filmography

YearTitleRoleOther Notes
2015ImpastorJonathan BarlowGuest
2015The WhispersScientist 2TV series
2015Dead Rising: WatchtowerArmy Surgeon
2014IntrudersTrain Station OfficialTV series
2014MotiveLawyerTV series
2013Sky DomeSydney ScottTV series
2013Mister ForgettableSteveShort
2013Falling SkiesDr. SumnerTV series
2013ArrowSecretaryTV series
2011The Big YearWaiter
2011While I BreatheKingpinShort
2010FringeGrant RussoTV series
2010HiccupsMichael WinthropTV series
2010Pretty Little LiarsMinisterTV series
2009SupernaturalPastorTV series
2009Love HappensConcierge
2009Jennifer's BodyPriest
2009Case 39Co-Worker
2009The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusDancing Policeman
2009ReaperGrief Counselor DaveTV series
2008The GuardVolunteerTV series
2008Breakup.comJames
2008Skies FallingMr. KellyShort
2007EurekaHusbandTV series
2007Painkiller JaneEdgar DawsonTV series
2007SmallvilleReceptionistTV series
2006The 4400Lab TechnicianTV series
2006Three Moons Over MilfordMonkTV series
2006CanesJonathan
2006FestivalJerry Bean

References

  1. ↑ "Workshops". Intentional Gathering. 22 November 2014. 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 2015-10-28.
  7. ↑ "Testimonials". EasyHeadShots.com. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
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