British Actors You Should Know: Sean Bean

Most people have probably seen British actor Sean Bean in something. After all, even if we haven’t necessarily seen Game of Thrones or the Lord of the Rings movies, we’re aware that they exist. That’s how outsize this particular actor’s contributions to pop culture have been.

But what you may not know is just how many great roles Bean has had over the years, in everything from costume pieces and contemporary dramas to fantasy epics and historical stories.

Here are just a few of Bean’s best and most notable roles from the past few years.

Accused. This British anthology series follows a variety of different characters as they await their verdict in court, and tells the story behind how they find themselves accused of a particular crime. A variety of A-list actors have taken part in this series over the years, including Christopher Eccleston, Andy Serkis, Naomie Harris and more.

Bean starred in the Season 2 premiere, “Tracie’s Story,” playing a bored English teacher who spends his nights as an acid-tongued transvestite named Tracie and his performance is an appealing mix of camp, vulnerability and toughness. He won the BAFTA TV award for his performance in the role.