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
''Case 39'' is a 2009 American supernatural horror film directed by Christian Alvart, and starring Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Bradley Cooper and Ian McShane.
Plot
Emily Jenkins (Renée Zellweger) is a social worker living in Oregon who i ...
'' (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
An arrow is a fin-stabilized projectile launched by a bow. A typical arrow usually consists of a long, stiff, straight shaft with a weighty (and usually sharp and pointed) arrowhead attached to the front end, multiple fin-like stabilizers c ...
'', ''
Pretty Little Liars'', ''
Supernatural
Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...
'' and ''
Smallville
''Smallville'' is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar Gough ...
''.
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.
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.
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.
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
''Falling Skies'' is an American science fiction television series set in a Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, post-apocalyptic era, created by Robert Rodat and Executive producer#Motion pictures and television, executive produced by Steve ...
'', 2014), secretary (''
Arrow
An arrow is a fin-stabilized projectile launched by a bow. A typical arrow usually consists of a long, stiff, straight shaft with a weighty (and usually sharp and pointed) arrowhead attached to the front end, multiple fin-like stabilizers c ...
'', 2013), pastor (''
Supernatural
Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...
'', 2009), minister (''
Pretty Little Liars'', 2010), grief counselor (''
Reaper'', 2009), husband (''
Eureka'', 2007), volunteer (''
The Guard'', 2008), receptionist (''
Smallville
''Smallville'' is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar Gough ...
'', 2007), lab technician (''
The 4400'', 2006), and monk (''
Three Moons Over Milford
''Three Moons Over Milford'' is an American science fiction dramedy set in a picturesque small town in southern Vermont. Shortly before the series begins, an asteroid hits the Moon, shattering it into three fragments, threatening to eventually fa ...
'', 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
''The Big Year'' is a 2011 American comedy film starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin. ''The Big Year'' was directed by David Frankel and written by Howard Franklin. It was based on the 2004 nonfiction book ''The Big Year: A Tale of ...
'' (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".
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
Alison may refer to:
People
* Alison (given name), including a list of people with the name
* Alison (surname)
Music
* ''Alison'' (album), aka ''Excuse Me'', a 1975 album by Australian singer Alison MacCallum
* "Alison" (song), song by Elvi ...
,
, and
Stephanie Halber
Stephanie is a female name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown". The male form is Stephen. Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian ...
. The instructors teach classes for three different age groupings and see many of their students go on to perform in
film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
,
television, and
commercials
A television advertisement (also called a television commercial, TV commercial, commercial, spot, television spot, TV spot, advert, television advert, TV advert, television ad, TV ad or simply an ad) is a span of television programming produce ...
.
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."
Alumni of Biz Studio have included
Brett Kelly (''
Bad Santa,
Unaccompanied Minors''), Montana Hunter,
Megan Charpentier
Megan Charpentier (born May 26, 2001) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as the feral child Victoria in the horror film ''Mama'' (2013), as the Red Queen in '' Resident Evil: Retribution'' (2012), and for her role as Gretta Keene ...
(''Frankie + Alice'', ''
Resident Evil: Retribution''), Haley Hunt,
and Sean Roche (''
The Guard'').
Filmography
References
External links
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Living people
Male actors from Vancouver
Canadian male film actors
Canadian male television actors
Year of birth missing (living people)