تولد
October 24, 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
محل تولد
New York City , New York , USA
Dave Bean began acting while attending Eastern Michigan University, where he graduated with a degree in History & Political Science. Shortly after graduating, he made his professional stage debut in "My Sister Eileen" as Frank. After appearing in numerous regional theater productions, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue work in film and television. Upon arriving, he enrolled at Film Industry Workshops (FIWI), where classes were held at CBS/MTM Studios (Now CBS Studio Center). Notable alumni of FIWI include Sally Field and Debra Winger. Dave studied there for two productive years and credits the school for fostering his transition from stage performer to screen actor (and eventually director). Learning his craft on the sets of classic shows such ThirtySomething, Newhart and St. Elsewhere, Dave began to book small roles on TV, playing a variety of cops, reporters, boyfriends and criminals. Perhaps the highlight of this period was appearing on Twin Peaks as a sheriff's deputy in numerous episodes. He also capitalized on an opportunity to learn about the business side of the film/TV industry and began working in marketing for various studios and networks. This worked out so well that he temporarily left acting behind for a significant period. Upon returning to acting, Dave Bean once again hit the ground running, booking national commercials, feature films and TV shows. While never actively pursuing comedic acting, he was cast in pilots alongside Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman and Neal Brennan. He has also worked on various Judd Apatow projects, as well as appearing on Nick Kroll's show on Comedy Central. Perhaps it was his being cast by leading Indie film director Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project) in Starlet that had the most impact on Dave Bean's career. Working up close on this groundbreaking film ignited a desire in Dave to create his own projects. Combined with new avenues of digital distribution meant that there might be a platform for his shows to find an audience. And that's exactly what happened. Dave Bean and fellow actor Robert Dominick Jones created 2 Bald Guys Productions, LLC (2BGP) as an entity to create episodic dramas and feature length films. In addition to writing and directing, Dave applied the extensive filmmaking knowledge he gained in his many years on-set to became an efficient and facile "boots-on-the-ground" producer, in charge of all facets of production. His role models as a Producer/Director/Actor include Warren Beatty and George Clooney. As Dave Bean nears his third decade in the Film & TV Industry, he continues to be a working actor, as well as produce and perform in his own projects. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Sid Mermelstein
