Gail Bean
Biography
Gail Mitchell, known professionally as Gail Bean, is an actress born on November 27, 1992, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. She is an NAACP Image award-winning actress. Bean co-starred in the film Unexpected and was named one of ten Sundance Breakout Stars by TheWrap for her performance. Her television credits include roles in Paradise Lost, Insecure, Love in the Time of Corona, Atlanta, Detroiters, Chicago P.D., and Grey's Anatomy. She is best known for portraying the character Wanda Bell on the television series Snowfall, appearing from 2018 to 2023. She has also served as a main cast member on the Starz drama P-Valley.
Career overview
Gail Mitchell, known professionally as Gail Bean, is an NAACP Image award-winning actress. Born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Bean has built a diverse resume across television and film. Her early film work includes co-starring in the film Unexpected, a performance that led to her being named one of ten Sundance Breakout Stars by TheWrap.
In television, Bean has appeared in numerous series throughout her career. Her television credits include roles in Insecure, Love in the Time of Corona, Atlanta, Detroiters, Chicago P.D., Grey's Anatomy, and Paradise Lost. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Wanda Bell on the television series Snowfall, appearing in the show from 2018 to 2023.
Continuing her work in television, Bean is currently a main cast member on the Starz drama P-Valley. With a growing list of known credits spanning multiple acclaimed projects, she has established a prominent presence in contemporary television and film.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (2026) as Wanda Bell
- Both Eyes Open (2025) as Ally Fletcher
- Both Eyes Open (2025) Executive Producer
- The Piano Lesson (2024) as Dolly
- American Dream: The 21 Savage Story (2024)
- Test Pattern (2021) as Amber
- P-Valley (2020) as Roulette
- Paradise Lost (2020) as Gynnifer Green
- Love in the Time of Corona (2020) as Adeah
- Outcast (2020) as Imara
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Games People Play (2019) as Quanisha
- Skin in the Game (2019) as Jasmine
- Snowfall (2017) as Wanda Bell
- Detroiters (2017) as Angel
- The Belko Experiment (2017) as Leota Hynek
- Insecure (2016) as Rasheeda
- Atlanta (2016) as Nadine
- Bunnicula (2016) as Tabitha (voice)
- Unexpected (2015) as Jasmine
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Sienna
- Sex Sent Me to the ER (2013) as Megan
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Caitlin Freeman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gail Bean best known for?
Gail Bean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (2026), P-Valley (2020), Tamron Hall (2019), Snowfall (2017).
When and where was Gail Bean born?
Gail Bean was born on November 27, 1992 in Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Gail Bean have?
Gail Bean has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Gail Bean's background in cinema and television?
Gail Mitchell, known professionally as Gail Bean, is an actress born on November 27, 1992, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. She is an NAACP Image award-winning actress. Bean co-starred in the film Unexpected and was named one of ten Sundance Breakout Stars by TheWrap for her performance. Her television credit...