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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.
Sean Bean
Jarl Balgruuf the Greater
for Jarl Balgruuf the Greater in The Elder Scrolls: Dragonborn
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The Elder Scrolls: Dragonborn follows the journey of a mysterious adventurer who discovers they are the **Dragonborn**, a hero prophesied to stop the return of **Alduin**, an ancient dragon bent on destroying the world. Set in the war-torn land of **Skyrim**, the Dragonborn must navigate the brutal conflict between the **Stormcloaks** and the **Empire**, each faction vying for control of the province. Along the way, they are forced to confront not only the forces of Alduin but also the moral ambiguities of leadership, loyalty, and power, with Skyrim’s future hanging in the balance. As the Dragonborn hones their powers and forges alliances, they must decide whether they will embrace their destiny as the world’s savior or defy the prophecy and carve their own path. In this dark and mystical tale, the Dragonborn’s struggle to unite a fractured Skyrim becomes a battle against time and destiny itself. With allies like **Parthaalon**, an ancient dragon, and enemies like the ambitious **Ulfric Stormcloak**, the Dragonborn faces impossible choices that could either save or doom the world. Against the backdrop of towering mountains, dragon-filled skies, and ancient ruins, the Dragonborn must learn the true cost of power, honor, and sacrifice.
