Sean Bean Bio, Age, Career, Married, Children, Wife, &Net Worth

Sean Bean is a famous English actor. He is most famous for his role as Richard Sharpe in the Tv series Sharpie. He has appeared in a huge number of tv-series and movies. Some of the major roles include the portrayal of Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Also, he appeared in the part of a critically acclaimed character, Lord Eddard “Ned” Stark, in HBO’s most-watched series, Game of Thrones. Moreover, he has won the hearts of many female audiences for his attractive looks. 

He also appeared in negative roles in the films National Treasure Patriot Games and GoldenEye. Did you know Sean Bean has been married five times in his life? If not, read the article until the end to learn more about Sean Bean. Also, who wouldn’t fall for his attractive face and charming personality.

Life Before Fame

Sean Bean was born as Shaun Mark Bean on April 17, 1959, in Handsworth, West Riding of Yorkshire. His father, Brian K. Bean, was an owner of a fabrication company. His mother, Rita Bean (née Tuckwood), worked in the same company as a secretary along with fifty other employees. He grew up with his younger sister Lorraine. 

When Shaun was young, he was very passionate about playing football. He wanted to pursue a career in football. Unfortunately, he couldn’t fulfill his ambition of becoming a professional football player. He accidentally had a piece of glass embedded on his leg after kicking a glass door during an argument. That left a large scar on his leg and even made it difficult for Bean to walk normally for some time.

 Education

Sean Bean left Brook Comprehensive School with majors in Art and English at O levels. After completing his O-Levels, he started at his father’s company after leaving his job in a local supermarket. During his off days, he used to study at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology and studied welding. While he was in college, he came to know about an art class. His interest then moved towards art. With his interest in arts, he attended courses at two other colleges.

He attended one college for a half-day and the other for less than a week before enrolling back at Rotherham College. At Rotherham College, he took the drama course as his major. He took part in several college plays. His acting at Rotherham Civic helped him to earn a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). There he started a seven-term course in January 1981. Moreover, he received an honorary degree and became a Doctor of Letter from the University of Sheffield on July 20, 2007. 

Married Five Times in Life

Sean Bean has been married five times in his life. He has been divorced four times. As of January 2020, he is married to former actress Ashley Moore. Their relationship began soon after they met at a party, and after five years of dating, they tied the knots on June 30, 2017. Moreover, Ashley is 26 years his junior, although it doesn’t seem to hinder their relationship.

Moreover, the dashing Sean Bean was previously married to his first wife and a hairdresser Debra James. Debra was his school sweetheart, and they tied the knots on April 11, 1981, when Bean was only 21. However, their seven years of marriage ended after Sean went to study at RADA and fell in love with fellow student Melanie Hill.

Melanie Hill became his second wife after the former couple tied the knots in 1990. Sean Bean fathered two daughters, Lora Bean and Molly Bean, born in 1987 and 1991, with Melanie. However, the couple separated in August 1997. He got married to his Sharpe co-actor Abigail Cruttenden in November 1997. They welcomed their first child Evie Natasha Bean in 1998. However, their marriage ended in divorce in July 2008.

Again in 2006, he met Georgina Sutcliffe. They planned their wedding to take place in January 2008, but it was canceled a day before due to personal reasons. Bean later married Scutliffe on February 19, 2008, at the Marylebone Register Office in London.

However, the couple announced their separation in August 2010. Allegations were made against Bean that he physically abused Sutcliffe in 2009. And police had to show up at their home in Belsize Park on three occasions of domestic disturbances. 

Net Worth

The 60-years-old actor Sean Bean has a net worth of $20 Million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The versatile actor has appeared in several blockbuster movies and Tv Series. He appeared in the role of Lord Eddard Stark in HBO’s series Game of Thrones alongside actors Michelle Fairley, Lena Heade, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, and many other famous faces. He earned more than $120,000 per episode from the series. Furthermore, he also appeared in the role of Boromir in The Lord of The Rings Trilogy alongside actors Elijah Woods, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, and other famous faces. The name of Sean Bean’s movies and their box office collection are in the table below.

Furthermore, he sold his house located in Totteridge Green, London, for $ 10 million. Similarly, he lives a lavish lifestyle with his huge net worth. Moving on, he currently has more than three post-production under his belt. So, his net worth is sure to grow bigger.