Michael Bean

Michael Bean is a Canadian actor, author and acting coach who also founded Biz Studio, a Vancouver school for young screen performers. Born in Vancouver, he began acting in elementary school after a fine arts school was built near his home, and he graduated from Langley Fine Arts School in 1995. Since starting his screen career in 2006, he has taken a wide range of small television parts, among them a scientist in The Whispers, a secretary in Arrow, a pastor in Supernatural, a minister in Pretty Little Liars and a receptionist in Smallville. His film work includes Case 39 (2009), The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Jennifer's Body and Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015). He has also appeared on stage in Proof, Shady Business, Bash Plays, Hard Times Hit Parade and Theatre Sports, and wrote Confidence on Camera: A Handbook for Young Actors. He founded Biz Studio in 2002.