History of Sean Bean in Timeline

Sean Bean is a renowned English actor who gained prominence after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He commenced his acting career in 1983 with Romeo and Juliet at The Watermill Theatre. He is known for retaining his Yorkshire accent. Bean achieved mainstream success through his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe, which aired between 1993 and 1997. Sharpe established Bean as a familiar face on British television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

April 1981: Married Debra James

On April 11, 1981, Sean Bean married his secondary school sweetheart, Debra James.

October 1987: First daughter born

In October 1987, Sean Bean and Melanie Hill's first daughter was born.

1988: Divorced Debra James

In 1988, Sean Bean and Debra James were divorced.

February 1990: Married Melanie Hill

On February 27, 1990, Sean Bean married actress Melanie Hill, whom he met at RADA.

September 1991: Second daughter born

In September 1991, Sean Bean and Melanie Hill's second daughter was born.

August 1997: Divorced Melanie Hill

In August 1997, Sean Bean and Melanie Hill's marriage ended in divorce.

November 1997: Married Abigail Cruttenden

On November 22, 1997, Sean Bean married actress Abigail Cruttenden, whom he met during the filming of Sharpe.

1997: Received honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University

In 1997, Sean Bean received an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University.

November 1998: Daughter born to Abigail Cruttenden

In November 1998, Sean Bean and Abigail Cruttenden's daughter was born.

July 2000: Divorced Abigail Cruttenden

In July 2000, Sean Bean and Abigail Cruttenden divorced.

2001: Opened Sheffield United Hall of Fame

In 2001, Sean Bean, a long-time fan of Sheffield United, opened their Hall of Fame.

2002: Joined Sheffield United Board of Directors

In 2002, Sean Bean joined the board of directors of Sheffield United after making a significant financial contribution.

2006: Started dating Georgina Sutcliffe

In 2006, Sean Bean began dating actress Georgina Sutcliffe.

July 2007: Received Doctor of Letters from the University of Sheffield

In July 2007, Sean Bean received a Doctor of Letters in English Literature from the University of Sheffield.

2007: Stepped down from Sheffield United Board of Directors

In 2007, Sean Bean stepped down from the Sheffield United Board of Directors to return to being a regular supporter.

January 2008: Cancelled Wedding

In January 2008, Sean Bean and Georgina Sutcliffe cancelled their planned wedding on the eve of the ceremony for "personal reasons".

February 2008: Married Georgina Sutcliffe

On February 19, 2008, Sean Bean married Georgina Sutcliffe at the Marylebone Town Hall in London.

2009: Domestic disturbances with Georgina Sutcliffe

In 2009, allegations arose that Sean Bean physically abused Georgina Sutcliffe, resulting in the police being called to their home in Belsize Park on three occasions.

August 2010: Separation Announced

On August 6, 2010, Sean Bean and Georgina Sutcliffe's separation was announced.

December 2010: Decree Nisi Granted

On December 21, 2010, a decree nisi was granted for Sean Bean and Georgina Sutcliffe's divorce.

2015: Expressed support for Jeremy Corbyn

In 2015, Sean Bean expressed his support for Jeremy Corbyn and "old Labour", also stating his admiration for Tony Benn.

June 2017: Married Ashley Moore

On June 30, 2017, Sean Bean married Ashley Moore.

2018: Ranked second greatest Yorkshireman

In 2018, Sean Bean was ranked the second greatest Yorkshireman ever, behind Michael Palin, in a poll for Yorkshire Day.

September 2019: Turning down roles with character deaths

In September 2019, Sean Bean revealed that he had begun turning down roles where his character would be killed, due to his on-screen deaths becoming predictable.