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.