Sean Bean’s life: injuries, accidents, and multiple marriages
Sean Bean fans, get excited—our favorite actor is back in action with the new BBC series This City Is Ours. In the show, Bean plays gang boss Ronnie Phelan, leading a drug operation from Colombia. But when a shipment goes missing, the empire is at risk, especially with Ronnie’s son Jamie eager to step up. It’s a battle of wills and power in this thrilling drama.
This City Is Ours premieres on Sunday, March 23, hitting iPlayer at 6am and BBC One at 9pm. This isn’t Bean’s first rodeo though—he’s appeared in hits like Troy, The Martian, and Snowpiercer. But beyond the camera, did you know about the injuries and accidents that have shaped his life?
Back in the day, Bean’s dream of becoming a pro football player for Sheffield United was shattered when he took a glass door to the leg during an argument, leaving a scar. Then, on the set of Patriot Games with Harrison Ford, he got clocked in the face with a boat hook, earning him stitches and a rugged look that defines his persona today.
Flying? Not Bean’s thing. During The Fellowship of the Ring filming, he walked to a mountaintop for two hours daily while castmates flew by helicopter. And those tattoos he sports? A tribute to Sheffield United and a Lord of the Rings pact with fellow actors.
In the love department, Bean has been down the aisle five times. From marrying high school sweetheart Debra James to his current wife Ashley Moore, it’s been quite a journey. Despite the ups and downs, Bean remains a romantic at heart, believing in love even after four divorces.
Tune in to This City Is Ours to catch Bean in action and delve into his intriguing life beyond the screens.
