Sean Bean - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 17, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Sean Bean's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Sean Bean is widely recognized for his roles as Boromir in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, Ned Stark in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones', and Richard Sharpe in the British television series 'Sharpe'. |
Intro
Sean Bean is an acclaimed British actor best known for his roles in television and film, particularly for portraying sharp, often tragic characters in fantasy, drama, and action genres.
Early Life & Background
Sean Bean was born in Sheffield, England, to Rita and Brian Bean. He attended Rotherham College of Arts and Technology before studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he graduated in 1983.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Boromir in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy (2001–2003).
- Starred as Ned Stark in the first season of 'Game of Thrones' (2011).
- Played Richard Sharpe in the long-running TV series 'Sharpe' (1993–2008).
- Won an International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Accused' (2013).
- Appeared in notable films such as 'GoldenEye' (1995), 'Patriot Games' (1992), and 'National Treasure' (2004).
Trivia
- Sean Bean is famous for the high number of on-screen deaths his characters have endured.
- He has a distinctive Yorkshire accent, which he often retains in his roles.
- Bean was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2022 for services to drama.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Sean Bean?
Sean Bean is 66 years old.
When was Sean Bean born?
Sean Bean was born the 17 April 1959.
Where is Sean Bean from?
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About April 17th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: A significant astronomical event occurred when a bright fireball was systematically photographed by a synchronized camera network over Czechoslovakia. The meteor dramatically broke into approximately 19 fragments, with four meteorite pieces subsequently recovered near the town of Pribram. This precise documentation allowed scientists to definitively trace the meteor's origin to the asteroid belt, marking a milestone in meteor trajectory research and observational astronomy.
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1959 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods
- #1 UK song: Side Saddle by Russ Conway
- Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright
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