Sean Bean is an actor best known for his portrayal of ‘Boromir’ in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ (LOTR) films. He has featured in many different films and is extremely popular for his negative roles in films like ‘National Treasure’ and ‘Golden Eye’. Since appearing for the LOTR films, he has been able to expand his repertoire and showcase his talent with many different roles.

In recent years, he has portrayed “Ned Stark” in the HBO blockbuster ” Game of Thrones .” His work on the series was nominated for several awards and managed to win critical acclaim. He also played a crucial role in the movie ‘The Martian’ and was in charge of the whole rescue mission. Bean remains a beloved figure in the film industry despite his antagonistic role. Funnily enough, Bean is also famous for dying in most of the movies he stars in, and for that reason alone, the internet is flooded with Sean Bean memes. Keep reading to learn more about the actor.

SEAN BEAN: EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION

Sean Mark Bean was born on April 17, 1959 in Handsworth, a suburb of Sheffield. His family ran a small business and had a manufacturing workshop. His father, Brian, owned the show and provided livelihood for 50 people, his mother also worked for the same shop as a secretary. Sean also has a younger sister named Lorraine, so he grew up in a relatively small family.

Growing up, Bean wasn’t the easiest of kids. He smashed a glass window in angry outrage, which left a piece of glass embedded in his leg. This did not allow Sean to pursue his dream of becoming a professional football star. However, Bean took on a completely different career than his family was used to. The talented child first discovered acting while studying art at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology. He joined college to take a welding course, but eventually switched to acting classes. He even won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where he started a seven-term course in 1981.

SEAN BEAN: CAREER

Bean made his professional theatrical debut playing ‘Tybalt’ in The Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in 1983. Between 1986 and 88 he managed to make countless guest appearances for the company. Then Bean featured in the BBC productions ‘Clarissa’ and ‘Lady Chatterley’ in 1991 and 93. He was hired to play Napoleon’s wartime maverick rifleman in the ITV series ‘Sharpe’. His portrayal of the role of ‘Richard Sharpe’ was hugely famous, and the characters’ credibility was only enhanced with Bean’s Yorkshire accent.

His most notable work came in the form of “Boromir” for the Peter Jackson-directed “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. It was a massive boost for Bean, which increased fan base and monetary values. Next came a very similar role for the HBO original, “Game of Thrones.” He only lasted one season before he was killed off (like everyone else is on Game of Thrones) but in the short span of time he did an amazing job for the show. People respect and highly regard the values ​​of the character he portrays in ‘Ned Stark’.

SEAN BEAN: PERSONAL LIFE

The 59-year-old actor has been married five times and divorced four times. He married Debra James, Melanie Hills, Abigail Cruttenden and Georgina Sutcliffe. He also divorced them in just 21 years. Currently, Bean is married to Ashley Moore and they have been together since June 30, 2017. He has had a volatile relationship and police are often involved having received complaints of domestic disturbances in their household. However, Bean seems to lead a happy life with his current wife and has two children from his previous marriage.

SEAN BEAN: FORTUNE

Sean Bean is said to have a net worth of around $20 million. With a resume anyone could be proud of, it’s no surprise to look at the money he’s racked up. Bean still continues to land amazing roles in various movies and series and his added value to his net worth.

The versatile English actor is not a public interaction actor but he has marked his presence on Instagram . Bean has almost 15,000 subscribers, but isn’t as active on these platforms and only posts occasionally.