Biography

Yann Bean is an American and French actor. Trained at the prestigious William Esper Studio in New York under William Esper himself, Yann has worked with renowned figures in both French and international cinema, including Natalie Portman, Mel Gibson, Demi Moore, Nathalie Baye, and Élodie Bouchez. He has collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Pablo Larraín, Coralie Fargeat, and Xavier Beauvois.

Notable Work and Achievements

The Substance: Yann Bean voiced the enigmatic character "The Substance" in this psychological thriller directed by Coralie Fargeat. His chilling and mysterious voice performance became a central element of the film's tense atmosphere, earning critical praise for its emotional depth and resonance.

Tondex 2000: Yann co-produced and starred in the award-winning short film Tondex 2000 by Jean-Baptiste Leonetti. The film won over 30 international awards, including the Audience Award, the Canal+ Award, and the Jury Special Mention at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. It also received the ESFAA European Short Film Audience Award. Yann's lead performance, alongside Émilie Caen, earned him the Best Actor Award at the Discover Film Festival in London.

Commercials and Advertising: Yann appeared in a french Oreo commercial alongside Owen Wilson.

Voiceover Work: Yann Bean is also an accomplished voiceover artist. He lent his voice to Rick Martinez in the video game The Crew Motorfest: Hawaii. Yann has also worked in animation, most notably voicing characters in the Dogmatix series. His voice has been featured in global advertising campaigns for top brands like Hermès, YSL, Lacoste, and Audi.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jean-Charles F.