Henry Bean
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- August 3, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2018 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Henry Bean is an American screenwriter, film director, film producer, novelist, and actor who was born on August 3, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his work as a screenwriter. His writing credits include the screenplays for Internal Affairs, Deep Cover, Venus Rising, The Believer, Basic Instinct 2, and Noise. In addition to writing, Bean directed The Believer and Noise, acted in The Believer, and served as a producer on Deep Cover and Noise. The Believer was awarded the dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the 2001 Sundance Festival.
Career overview
Henry Bean is an American screenwriter, film director, film producer, novelist, and actor who was born on August 3, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is most famous for his work as a screenwriter, having written the screenplays for Internal Affairs, Deep Cover, Venus Rising, The Believer, Basic Instinct 2, and Noise.
In addition to writing, Bean has contributed to film projects in multiple capacities. He served as a producer on Deep Cover and Noise, and he directed The Believer and Noise. Furthermore, Bean acted in The Believer. His personal experiences and frustrations with constant noise around his home in New York also served as the inspiration for the main protagonist of Noise, a character who decides to take the law into his own hands when confronted with persistent disturbances like car alarms.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Ryan Gosling: Hollywood's Demigod (2018) as Self
- The OA (2016) Writer
- Noise (2007) Director
- Noise (2007) Screenplay
- Noise (2007) Producer
- Basic Instinct 2 (2006) Writer
- K Street (2003) Executive Producer
- The Believer (2001) as Ilio Manzetti
- The Believer (2001) Director
- The Believer (2001) Screenplay
- The Believer (2001) Story
- A Couch in New York (1996) as Stein
- Venus Rising (1995) as Customer in Bar
- Venus Rising (1995) Story
- Deep Cover (1992) Screenplay
- Deep Cover (1992) Producer
- Internal Affairs (1990) Writer
- Golden Eighties (1986) Writer
- Running Brave (1983) Writer
- 1988: The Remake (1977) Writer
- From Here to Eternity (1953) as Minor Role (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henry Bean best known for?
Henry Bean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The OA (2016), Basic Instinct 2 (2006), The Return (2006), The Believer (2001).
When and where was Henry Bean born?
Henry Bean was born on August 3, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Henry Bean have?
Henry Bean has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2018.
What is Henry Bean's background in cinema and television?
Henry Bean is an American screenwriter, film director, film producer, novelist, and actor who was born on August 3, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his work as a screenwriter. His writing credits include the screenplays for Internal Affairs, Deep Cover, Venus Rising, The Believer, Basic Instin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- From Here to Eternity (1953) as Minor Role (uncredited) — aged about 7
- The Believer (2001) as Ilio Manzetti — aged about 55
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