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, 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".
Megan Charpentier (
Frankie + Alice,
Resident Evil: Retribution), Haley Hunt, and Sean Roche (
The Guard). ==Filmography==