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Shaun Mark Bean (born 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe, which originally ran from 1993 to 1997. Bean's film roles include Patriot Games (1992), GoldenEye (1995), Ronin (1998), Don't Say a Word (2001), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Equilibrium (2002), National Treasure (2004), Troy (2004), Flightplan (2005), North Country (2005), The Island (2005), Silent Hill (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Black Death (2010), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and The Martian (2015). His television roles include the BBC anthology series Accused, Broken, Game of Thrones, and the ITV historical drama series Henry VIII and Legends. As a voice actor, Bean has been featured in the video games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, and the feature films Wolfwalkers and Mummies among others. Bean has also been the main voice over for O2 and their adverts for over 20 years having originally taken the job in 2002. In 2022, Bean won the British Academy Television Award as Leading Actor in Time, a BBC One drama.
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János Hunyadi
for János Hunyadi in Dracula: The Origin
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In the mid-15th century, The Ottoman Empire expands its power to Europe in the south, and the Kingdom of Hungary, a Catholic powerhouse, to the west. A young prince ascended the throne in the Principality of Wallachia amid political chaos and internal strife. His name is Vlad III. With Wallachia weakened by corrupt aristocracy and external threats, Vlad begins a struggle to protect Wallachia. As Vlad grapples with the harsh realities of leadership, he has since became known for his brutal tactics against his enemies and dissenters, earning him the moniker "Vlad the Impaler." His reign is marked by relentless warfare and grisly displays of power meant to intimidate both his enemies and his subjects. His ruthless methods and unyielding dedication make him both a feared and revered figure across Eastern Europe. Amidst these turbulent years, Vlad faces mounting pressure from the Ottoman Empire, which seeks to conquer Wallachia and expand its influence. His relentless defense of his homeland becomes legendary, but the relentless strain of war and betrayal begins to take its toll. This is the story of how Vlad eventually became the first vampire that ever existed, Dracula.
