I sometimes find that playing the bad guy, or villains, or psychopaths tend to be much more psychologically rewarding. And you can really push it, you can push the limits, and get away with it.

Personal life
Bean has been married and divorced four times. His major screen-time occurs in the first installment The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Other notable works include Alec Trevelyan in the James Bond film GoldenEye Odysseus in Troy Dr.

He has also performed voice work for video games including Martin Septim in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Bean normally speaks with a distinctive Yorkshire accent in his acting roles. Other notable works include Alec Trevelyan in the James Bond film GoldenEye Odysseus in Troy Dr.