Sean Bean is an English actor internationally recognized for portraying Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, as well as Eddard “Ned” Stark in the first season of Game of Thrones. He is known for his commanding screen presence and performances that often combine honor, vulnerability, and tragedy.

Sean Bean was born on April 17, 1959, in Sheffield, England, as the son of Rita Tuckwood and Brian Bean. His birth name is Shaun Mark Bean. Before deciding to pursue acting, he worked at his father’s welding shop. He has a sister named Lorraine Bean. He studied at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology and later graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London in 1983.

He began his professional acting career in theatre between 1986 and 1988, performing in stage productions of Romeo and Juliet. Alongside theatre work, he appeared in commercials, television series, and feature films, gradually transitioning into screen acting and establishing himself as a powerful dramatic performer.

In 1992, Sean Bean starred opposite Harrison Ford in the action thriller Patriot Games. During the filming of an action scene, he suffered an injury near his eye, an incident that became widely known. His international visibility increased significantly in the mid-1990s when he played Alec Trevelyan, the main antagonist opposite Pierce Brosnan, in the James Bond film GoldenEye.

His career expanded further through collaborations with prominent filmmakers and actors. In Ronin, he worked alongside Robert De Niro and Jean Reno, while in National Treasure he appeared opposite Nicolas Cage. He later portrayed Odysseus in Troy, sharing the screen with Brad Pitt and becoming part of a large-scale historical epic cast.

Sean Bean achieved worldwide recognition for his role as Boromir in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, acting alongside Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, and Orlando Bloom. His portrayal of the conflicted warrior of Gondor became one of the most emotionally memorable characters of the trilogy and remains central to his international reputation.

In 2007, he starred in the lead role of The Hitcher, further cementing his status as a commanding presence in thriller and action cinema. His ability to convey moral complexity and intensity continued to define his screen persona.

In 2011, Sean Bean appeared in the first season of Game of Thrones, portraying Eddard “Ned” Stark, Lord of Winterfell, Head of House Stark, and Warden of the North. Acting alongside Mark Addy, Michelle Fairley, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, and Kit Harington, his performance played a key role in establishing the dramatic tone of the series, which went on to become one of the most influential television productions of the 21st century.

Beyond acting, Sean Bean has also taken part in the broader cultural life of the industry. He hosted the BAFTA Awards ceremony in 1995 and has worked with numerous acclaimed directors and ensembles across film, television, and voice acting, consistently balancing blockbuster franchises with character-driven dramatic roles.

Awards:
2013 – Royal Television Society Awards – Best Actor
2004 – Screen Actors Guild Award – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2004 – National Board of Review – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2004 – Screen Actors Guild Award – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King


Films and Television Series:
Actor:
2015 – Pixels (Film)
2015 – The Martian (Mitch Henderson) (Film)
2015 – Any Day (Vian) (Film)
2014 – Wicked Blood (Frank Stinson) (Film)
2014 – Legends (Martin Odum) (TV Series)
2014 – The Snow Queen 2 (Arrog – voice) (Film)
2014 – Jupiter Ascending (Stinger) (Film)
2014 – Enemy of Man (Macbeth) (Film)
2013 – The 4th Reich (Film)
2012 – Soldiers of Fortune (Dimidov) (Film)
2012 – Silent Hill: Revelation (Harry Mason) (Film)
2012 – Pan (Smee) (Film)
2012 – Snow White: The Adventures of Snow White (The King) (Film)
2012 – Missing (Paul Winstone) (TV Series)
2012 – Hooligan (Narrator) (Film)
2011 – Cleanskin (Ewan) (Film)
2011 – Age of Heroes (Jones) (Film)
2011 – Game of Thrones (Eddard Ned Stark) (TV Series)
2011 – Death Race 2 (Markus Kane) (Film)
2010 – Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Zeus) (Film)
2010 – Lost Future (Amal) (Film)
2010 – Cash (Pyke Kubic) (Film)
2010 – Black Death (Ulric) (Film)
2009 – Red Riding: 1983 (John Dawson) (Film)
2007 – The Hitcher (John Ryder) (Film)
2007 – Outlaw (Bryant) (Film)
2007 – Far North (Loki) (Film)
2006 – Silent Hill (Christopher Da Silva) (Film)
2005 – Flightplan (Captain Rich) (Film)
2005 – The Dark (James) (Film)
2005 – Alone in the Dark (Kyle) (Film)
2005 – The Island (Merrick) (Film)
2004 – Honor (Dark – voice) (Film)
2004 – National Treasure (Ian Howe) (Film)
2004 – Troy (Odysseus) (Film)
2003 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Boromir) (Film)
2003 – The Big Empty (Cowboy) (Film)
2002 – Rebellion (Errol Partridge) (Film)
2002 – The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Boromir) (Film)
2001 – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Boromir) (Film)
2001 – Don’t Say a Word (Patrick Koster) (Film)
2000 – Essex Boys (Jason Locke) (Film)
1998 – Ronin (Spence) (Film)
1997 – Anna Karenina (Alexei Vronsky) (Film)
1996 – Sharpe’s Siege (Major Richard Sharpe) (TV Film)
1995 – Sharpe’s Sword (Richard Sharpe) (TV Series)
1995 – GoldenEye (Alec Trevelyan) (Film)
1994 – Black Beauty (Farmer Grey) (Film)
1994 – Shopping (Venning) (Film)
1993 – Lady Chatterley (Mellors) (Film)
1992 – Patriot Games (Sean Miller) (Film)
1990 – The Field (Tadgh McCabe) (Film)
1989 – War Requiem (German Soldier) (Film)
1988 – Troubles (Captain Bolton) (TV Film)
1988 – Stormy Monday (Brendan) (Film)
1986 – Caravaggio (Ranuccio) (Film)
1984 – The Bill (Horace Clark) (TV Series)
1984 – White Mischief (Hooker) (Film)

Source: Biyografiler.com