Reathel Bean was an American actor who is best known for Almost Famous, The Good Shepherd, and Dancer in the Dark.
Personal and Family Life
Reathel Bean was born on August 24, 1942, in West Plains, Missouri, USA. He was married to Holly Vincent, and together they had two children. Bean was known not only for his acting but also for discovering Emmanuel Lewis while jogging in a Brooklyn park, suggesting he pursue a career in commercials.
Death and Legacy
Reathel Bean passed away on October 4, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois, after a battle with cancer. His contributions to film and television are remembered fondly, and he has left a lasting impact on those he worked with and fans of his films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dancer in the Dark | 2000-09-01 | Judge |
| Company Man | 2000-03-09 | Senator Farwood |
| Our Town | 2003-05-24 | Man In The Auditorium |
| Apology | 1986-07-27 | Lt. Arnold Goodson |
| The Boy Who Cried Bitch | 1991-10-11 | Dr. Goldstein |
| Home | 2009-05-01 | Father |
| Windflowers | 1968-02-22 | FBI Agent |
| Box of Moonlight | 1996-08-29 | Luvven Coddle |
| Cocktail | 1988-07-29 | Tourist |
| Going in Style | 1979-12-25 | FBI Agent |
| The Good Shepherd | 2006-12-11 | ‘Dame’ Bonesman |
| Revolution #9 | 2002-11-15 | Henry Jackson |
| The Nanny Diaries | 2007-08-24 | Doorman |
| The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag | 1992-08-21 | Bob Barnes |
| Just One Time | 1999-09-13 | Nelson Hannibal |
| Flodder in Amerika! | 1992-06-03 | Edwards |
| Dead Dog | 2001-10-17 | Baker |
| Almost Famous | 2000-09-15 | Warwick Hotel Clerk |
| Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card | 1988-02-14 | |
| Static | 1986-06-13 | Fred Savins |
| Das Vaterspiel | 2009-11-26 | Man with Dog |
| White Collar | 2009-10-23 | Priest |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 1999-09-20 | Fritz Showalter |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 1999-09-20 | Kidney Patient |
| Spin City | 1996-09-17 | John |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Judge Allen Denham |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2001-09-30 | Webb’s Attorney |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2001-09-30 | Joe Edwards |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Walter Dolan |
| 30 Rock | 2006-10-11 | Executive |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2001-09-30 | Shelby Redding |