Sean Bean's 'Lord Of The Rings' Face Will Live In Infamy

Crackle's 'The Oath' star Sean Bean left a markedly different impression on the 'Lord of the Rings' movie franchise than his acting counterparts.
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[@orestispapadopoulos8407]

He is a real human Bean

[@IvanPolyansky]

Human Goslin

[@shiray9143]

So funny hahaha.. -_-

[@korndud]

and a real hero

[@quadruplchin]

Fidel Guevara dude... I was looking for this response, well played

[@rasaecnai]

i laughed! bad subtitles on anime

[@DarthDimmadome]

Sean is too low energy for Colbert. Colbert is like Red Bull and Sean is like Red Wine

[@trever2244]

Beautiful, well said.

[@rewa118]

Imagine him being on Jimmy Fallon's show

[@philc5499]

I think you mean Fallon.

[@TS-qq7vr]

He's like red in one's stool.

[@whitealliance9540]

Red dornish wine

[@Incoherent-excitement]

Wow, he really is quite shy & soft-spoken in real life! It's such a contrast to the characters he plays, especially the rough bad boys!

[@SirForwyn]

So cheerful! He hasn't stopped smiling once! You can tell he was super nervous to be on a talk show, even though he's one of the most loved actors ever. You will always be my Warden of the North; Lord Stark.

[@billionbites]

he's my favourite actor for sure, seems such a nice guy! down to earth too!

[@HotStrange]

Wecu Snow Glad I’m not the only one who noticed. He really comes across as a sweet, humble, low key kind of guy. Which really speaks to his acting ability because he’s nothing like his characters.

[@aysseralwan]

Warden of the North and Captain of Gondor

[@Lilian_Blue]

Lord Snow And emperor of Tamriel

[@aysseralwan]

He's not a Snow. That's a name for bastards in the North

[@martinaee]

I assumed his "Lord of The Rings" face would be his "One does not simply...." meme.

[@suleimanmustafa1473]

Yea, same here the famous Meme

[@FlintlockYT]

Clickbaity title.

[@eatingled]

martinaee same

[@wackyruss]

Yeah I thought the same thing! His face be all over Facebook with that meme, y0!

[@goodness_graciousme]

Omg yesssssss! Hahahahahahaha

[@MANSOURALSHATHRI]

I thought the title of the video was referring to his lord of the rings meme

[@iamJuxen]

lol me too One Simply Does Not Say "Sean Beans LOTR face" without referrering to the "one simply does not" meme

[@freakjob0]

Same

[@sirsmokealot705]

Same man

[@indigotheperson]

that's why I clicked.

[@this.handle.is.alreadytaken]

The bastards

[@jan-erikstrm4497]

"The names Stark, Ned Stark. 006, Prince of Gondor and a chosen man of king georges 95th rifles."

[@BigUriel]

He wasn't a prince though. Technically he wasn't royalty at all.

[@mikegrossberg8624]

@@BigUriel He wasn't a "chosen man" either. He was an OFFICER in the 95th. Chosen men were selected from the ranks because they demonstrated specific abilities

[@waltermalone216]

He was the Captain of Gondor, actually. Not royalty.

[@mikegrossberg8624]

@@waltermalone216 He was also the eldest son of the Steward of Gondor, which seemed to be an hereditary position. Still not royalty, though

[@325133]

He was son of the steward. He would have Steward after his father died, title was hereditary

[@blacksympozium]

I don't think a guy like Sean Bean deserves a less than 6 minutes segment in the Late Show...

[@gabrielincognito8855]

tincho Nor does he deserve only 8 episodes in a 73 episodes TV show, but here we are...

[@KurtAngle89]

I guess nobody gets much more than that

[@WiredLain_]

@@gabrielincognito8855 not to be that guy, but he had 9 episodes, i wish he was in more, but at least he had one of the most iconic moments and death when he went out.

[@Goldie_Roger]

Sean Bean: (speaks English) Sean Bean: you knew what I said? Stephen: Nope.

[@wanderlustqueen13]

It's ok Sean, we knew.

[@ZZ-zj7rx]

What a wonderfully soothing voice and accent. And he comes across as so unassuming and pleasant. Very much enjoyed this.

[@danielgehring7437]

Z Z Yes, he seems from interviews like a heck of a nice guy. Very refreshingly humble.

[@LittleB2007]

One of my favorite deep voices in movies today; Sean Bean, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Strong. I dunno, maybe I've just got a thing for English actors and their accent lol

[@alexmaxam4537]

Sean Bean is an absolute treasure. I hope he is knighted one day for his services to drama and theatre. He deserves it.

[@leiasart4610]

I could listen to Sean Bean talking all day. The way he speaks is so dang calming

[@agoogleuser4443]

LeiaAnimates- agreed. Yorkshire accents are the best!

[@TheAlatair]

He has such a dad energy i love him

[@smaakjeks]

Definitely.

[@pac-sk9tn]

more like grandpa energy

[@RickyKejmusic]

Sean Bean is a true legend. So down to earth after having played larger than life characters all his life. Stephen really needs to let his guests speak rather than interrupting them all the time. I guess he is always on the edge and nervous that his audience will not find the interview interesting. He needs to trust his audience a little more.

[@ryanbrown4053]

To his credit, he did apologize for interrupting. I feel like most late night hosts don't even bother to do that much

[@Necker12]

Every time I see him in a public interview is strange for some reason. He’s so much different than the characters he plays in film. Amazing actor.

[@ulisesdeluna2086]

Yes, he's alive.

[@bethannfeng5062]

@@ulisesdeluna2086 🤣🤣🤣

[@ABC-dw7pe]

He’s a very gentle and softly spoken man

[@winterwarden]

I simply love how relaxed he is, why does there always have to be something HAPPENING on the tv instead of people just being themselves like this I don't understand.

[@Zennofobic]

actually I think he's borderline about to have an anxiety attack, most of his characters have a sort of nervous uneasiness to them and rightly so since most of the time they don't make it lol

[@winterwarden]

@@Zennofobic yeah he seems quite uncomfortable,. idk what I thought at the time. it might be more apt to say he comes off as very genuine and is not making a number out of himself.

[@Zennofobic]

@@winterwarden very genuine and not at all one of those pretentious "Hollywood" star types

[@shilpashivadasan5115]

* in a frightfully uncertain voice* *In da cloob*

[@nahor88]

I'd pay serious bucks to watch fitty and Sean Bean rapping "In Da Club" together.

[@rad858]

There's no less Yorkshire word than "frightfully"

[@presidentnixon5052]

He's so quiet and chill, it's disconcerting

[@trever2244]

What does disconcerting mean? It is like uneasy?

[@alalalala57]

@@trever2244 yep

[@ronbo11]

He would have been hard to hear on those tapes wouldn't he?! Eh, eh?! Knowwotimean?!

[@camelsheit_on_the_walls446]

I think I safely can say; Mr. Bean and Sean Bean are two of my favorite Beans

[@UpSawLiz1]

camelshit and they’re related, interestingly enough Sisters

[@user-yv2qr4xt9]

UpSawLiz1 Great.. now I've spat tea all over my top!

[@batintheattic7293]

Also - great grandchildren of Sawney Bean. www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Sawney-Bean-Scotlands-most-famous-cannibal/

[@MrStensnask]

Yup, cool Beans

[@judioregan4210]

camelshit - with Heinz Baked Beans coming a close third.

[@active85858585]

Of course Stephen started with a geeky LOTR special features discs reference!

[@HelgaCavoli]

active85858585, imagine the dream come true feel, the actos you love coming to your working place.

[@ndowroccus4168]

• The man that never dies but always gets killed • Sean Beans acting in LOTR was well beyond all the others in their fellowship, that at times, the acting almost appeared comical. His delivery of: “I care, not”! Or “They have a Cave Troll”... ...Are delivered so greatly, that it seems nature bends itself to be aligned with his personality and character. He rocks!

[@jacobcharles8764]

Bro you lowkey trashing the rest of the Fellowship?? Blasphemy

[@jelena7440]

He didn't die in Troy, every Greek died except for him, because he played Odysseus, oh the irony.

[@SonofPerson]

@@jelena7440 Still waiting for “The Odyssey” starring him.

[@lindildeev5721]

@@SonofPerson If they want to make it, it has to be 20 years after Troy.

[@GodofGamesss]

@@lindildeev5721 Well that's only 2 more years lol.

[@kjamison5951]

Sean seems really down to earth, a bit like Liam Neeson, he knows where he’s from and doesn’t act like a prima donna.

[@zoltanszaszi2264]

Right? He's just so polite and humble, I especially like people like him.

[@Nikolai508]

Because he's from the North where you wouldn't get away with acting like that.

[@slimDaTa]

Both are not Americans, what a coincidence

[@serawaters1559]

He seems shy and kind omg I love hiiiim

[@yogaarif2145]

"Oh hey look, it's Ned Stark. How's Gondor?"

[@rossta888]

when you are done fighting orcs and white walkers can you get back to chasing Mr Bond...006

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

I hear giggling nerds... 😁

[@NobleKos]

how did you know!?

[@johnsalvi3870]

Related to Tony Stark

[@temper44]

Sean Bean has an incredible warmth to his voice.

[@salmahersi4232]

There’s something i like about this guy. He just seems like a genuine fellow

[@Sleviron]

sean bean is a legend. he definitely dont realize how much fans and people alike loves his characters. often when a meaningful character dies it is the most impactful moment in the movie/series. and sean bean has always been good for dying because you already like him and feel for him even if he didn't get a lot of time for that

[@cjwright79]

"Boromur"? C'mon Stephen I thought you knew your Tolkien. Gotta love Sean's big beaming grin though, it's just so sunny and infectious.

[@blacbraun]

One does not simply walk into Yorkshire...

[@andrewnewstead4367]

Nope, I nip up the A6.

[@LeonZone]

It’s rare to see people who smiles whilst speaking. He is awesome.

[@SnowRavenn]

I love his accent.

[@Emma-yq7pk]

he sounds like my grandad!

[@Conorp77]

Of the North, the accents in GOT are modelled on their real world counterparts in Britain

[@johnthwaites5976]

Yorkshire accent

[@lizardlenny]

I can't think of too many northern accents in LOTR. Mostly West Country and RP. The Hobbit has more northern accents.

[@Wickerrman]

Yup, but specifically South Yorkshire and Sheffield. Though I dunno if you'd notice the subtle differences unless you're from here already.

[@jpaldanius]

No one seems to talk bout how brilliant he was in Frankenstein Chronicles

[@TheBrunarr]

YES

[@mybawzarerichie]

well I've just found another show to start watching after my exams are done.

[@TheCandiceWang]

YES

[@TheCandiceWang]

Dylan M-B Season 2 will haunt me forever.

[@Gambit08]

He seems like a pleasant guy 🙂

[@scumbagdyln]

Gambit08 Well, he’s a Stark. They’re naturally loyal, trustworthy, and pretty damn stupid, tbh.

[@asleeponthetoilet5505]

Yorkshire born 'n Yorkshire bred, strong in't arm and soft in't head

[@danic9304]

Ah see what tha' did there.

[@MartinT5600]

I met him once and he really was.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

hey you on toilet he could be strong in arm AND in t'head and no less to 'im lad. I'll ave nowt o' that!

[@nandakumar2854]

He's so nervous it's adorable

[@TTWackyDog]

That’s where all the trouble began.... That smile. That damn smile.

[@williamthefloridano]

Yea... I’m gunna need about 20 more minutes for this interview.

[@projectx5154]

When you see Sean Bean like this and feel how low profile and fine his energy is, you realize what an amazing actor he is considering the roles he was playing

[@howiemandealt]

After reading the title, I thought they were talking about the 'One does not simply' meme

[@MistyyLou]

Same! I was waiting for it lol

[@peter9274]

Sean Bean is the coolest guy around.

[@LateralusDSOTM]

Sean Bean seems like so grounded and down to earth. He almost acts like he isn't aware that he is famous.

[@gurpreetdigpal8129]

What an absolute legend. Mr Sean Bean is. A proper man dedicated to his craft. All from a beautiful place called Yorkshire ❣️

[@Pendragon667]

Mr. Bean was talking about the poor people in Puerto Rico and how the guys from the studio / production were trying to help by going back there and spending money by finishing shooting of the scenes. And what does Mr. Colbert do? He's going back / switching topics to 50 Cent? Really? People died there, Mr. Bean was about to make a point, a statement and Mr. Colbert just goes back to 50 Cent like _this_ ? That's what i call tactful... Edit: spelling Edit 2: yeah i know - Mr. Bean as in Rowan Atkinon's "Mr. Bean". See guys, where i live we usually adress people we don't know or we are not good friends / close to by their last name. So it was just natural for me to use this kind of salutatory address.

[@themasstermwahahahah]

He probably was trying to stop the comedy show from getting too dark, and wasn’t expecting him to get so specific about the Puerto Rico question

[@Pendragon667]

@@themasstermwahahahah Maybe. And while i do understand that each guest does have only a limited window in that they can talk / a time-slot, it wouldn't have been a problem to let Mr. Bean finish his topic, say some uplifting words and then carefully shift the topic / come back to 50 Cent. On the other hand: interviews can at times be a very dynamic situation, granted.

[@ecMonify]

"mr bean" :D

[@chatteyj]

The guest don't get enough time 5 minutes is barely enough time for a quick chat.

[@thelonegunman2622]

Mr. Bean

[@milddiffuse]

This hurts to watch, don't interrupt him when he obviously wants to say something this badly! I'd rather watch a Podcast with him or something where he actually has time to talk, something more chill, cause he is definitely that.

[@derkamerad5333]

Sean bean's laugh is so precious

[@abigailfowler6358]

I live for his laugh

[@thomaswilkinson3241]

The way he looked in this interview I got the image of him playing a real life Sir Samuel Vimes, commander of Ankh-Morpork City Watch in Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Kind of an english Clint Eastwood, gritty and angry and ready to drag the gods to justice if needs be.

[@Buffalo_billi]

Anybody familiar with oblivion.....all hail the emperor!!!

[@danoreilly1822]

Yes my friend pure gold

[@momskasha4803]

Tes 4

[@mfwiloseintouhoubossfights9305]

I dont wanna like this comment.....itll ruin the perfection

[@Buffalo_billi]

Kiritsugu Emiya don’t do it!!!!!

[@mfwiloseintouhoubossfights9305]

@@Buffalo_billi too late somebody else ruined it

[@briane5706]

Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe. Always very good.

[@jasonphillips6877]

Yes, I am glad you commented on that. Great performances, great show, great character.

[@amazinginspiration]

What a NICE Gentle guy!!! I am so happy to watch this interview.

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

I fell in love with this man's acting while watching Patriot Games - even then I knew he was going to go far - He is incredible!!

[@RUDEMusicUS]

A DOTHRAKI HORDE

[@Richie_Godsil]

RŮDE ON OPEN FIELD, NED!

[@7Nicklord7]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOREE

[@HIMYMTR]

That's racist

[@chinlessjimmy]

THANK THE GODS FOR BESSIE... AND HER TITS

[@kalbi]

lol I heard Sean Bean's voice as I read that.

[@blackphillipppp]

He seems extremely genuine and nice!

[@StormtrooprDan]

Nice to see Sean back in Rifleman's Green!

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

Nice touch, he's wearing a rifle green suit. Sharpe forever!

[@gambitvoleur]

When I read "Sean Bean's 'Lord of the Rings' Face," I assumed they meant his expression in the "One does not simply [x]" meme

[@GrandJediMaster7860]

Yeah, me too....

[@Thelaretus]

Every time he dies in a film, he gains another lifespan in actuality.

[@incredibleXMan]

People should cherish him all over the world. Dying breed of British working class actors.

[@Serai3]

Love how you can see Elijah's enormous pupils pushing against his eyelids in that mask.

[@vaahtobileet]

interesting pronunciation of Boromir. I thought this guy was a LOTR nerd

[@thesprawl2361]

😂...does he look like a nerd? ...Does he sound like one? He must be the least nerdy male human being on earth. In fact, if I had to imagine the direct opposite of a 'LOTR nerd' it'd be Sean Bean.

[@j4kelc]

@@thesprawl2361 He is talking about Stephen. Listen at 0:04 he says "Borumur"

[@thesprawl2361]

@@j4kelc Ah. I thought it was odd to describe Beany as a nerd...

[@debrickashaw9387]

he is a huge tolkien buff. Dont know why he pronounced it like that. Must have been a slip of the tongue

[@TheGeekMonster]

Yeah, what was that?? I cringed.

[@ashaale3605]

he's...still...adorable :)

[@DngrDan]

One does not simply interview Sean Bean for 6 minutes.

[@Richie_Godsil]

Sean Bean is such a treasure. He's great in GoldenEye, LoTR, Equilibrium, Game of Thrones... I wonder if he'll get cast in a Marvel Movie in the next few years... Maybe he can be Galactus lol

[@LittleB2007]

He has the most beautiful smile for a guy known for playing scary bad guys

[@drnosy]

People might see Sean Bean and Hugo Weaving in nearly everything by Hollywood but most people have no idea how critically acclaimed they are in their respective home countries. They are consistently good. Consistently.

[@BabyBearRudy]

One does not simply interview without using an emerald suit

[@EllChorizo]

Of course when Sean Bean starts to talk about Puerto Rico's state, Steven steers him back to what's really important : did he meet 50 cents...

[@judithmatthews8460]

For those who don’t come from Yorkshire this is a typical guy you might meet down the pub. He won’t think much of a guy like Stephen Colbert in fact I think he’d call him a twat. He isn’t interested in portraying himself as a star I expect he did it because he was told he had to. He will see acting as a job like any other. I don’t know him but I know men like him. He won’t suffer fools gladly, be interested in basic justice and angered by greed and graft. He wants to do his job and be left alone. Quick to anger because verbally without lines he would find expressing himself difficult. More likely to yell throw things and punch I would think. Touchy. Proud. Great actor

[@maggie198333]

I’ve always thought he has one of the sexiest voices and accents.

[@Wickerrman]

:D I can happily do the accent but can't quite match his voice lol

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

The first time I saw Sean Bean was in the great "Sharpe's" series on PBS awhile ago and he was so handsome and wonderful actor.

[@cieloknight]

I wonder if he has the Guinness record for being the actor killed the most?

[@Kaunte]

He's actually in 5th or 6th place. The record holder is another actor from LOTR, Christopher Lee.

[@Kaunte]

@@futureoldcatlady What? Not even close. Lee has over 60 deaths. Bean has less than 30. Bean doesn't even crack the top 5 with that number, and Lee has twice as many as him.

[@futureoldcatlady]

@@Kaunte holy shit , i was looking on imdb and they were the same, guess they just didn't care..

[@JonCheadle]

@@Kaunte Lee has played in like 200 movies so it's logical to think he's been killed loads

[@Kaunte]

@@JonCheadle It's actually closer to 300 but yeah you're right. But did you know Charlize Theron has been in way fewer films than Sean Bean, and actually has the same number of on-screen deaths.

[@Natedawg38]

Ah Sean Bean, from the category of actors we like

[@bonmoins]

How different roles from his actual personality has Sean Bean acted! - This here, a bit timid person plays great soldiers and warlords... That is called professionalism!

[@cristinamagnettigisolo3990]

I totally agree, I believe he was perfect in Legends, his role was made exactly for him and he is very good switching into very different identities

[@chainzsawmaster]

As a Yorkshireman myself, It's weird hearing the accent on a U.S talk show. Big up to my Yorkshire peeps.

[@NewMessage]

In my head I always read his name as 'Seen Bean'.

[@danielgehring7437]

New Message I always see 'Shawn Bawn.'

[@ceruleanfive]

I read it as Se-an Be-an.

[@laydieelle7069]

Weird.

[@elise_h]

Same! I also say aloud, though, because I'm terrible.

[@OMrkithO]

What is wrong with you?

[@User-3O3]

Yorkshire's finest. I absolutely love Sean Bean. The places were grew up in are only about 20 miles apart, but I've never had chance to meet him.

[@ellenlouise5551]

The struggle of 'do your real accent' and not knowing what to say in it is so relatable.

[@bladoodyscabloody1143]

im actually disappointed with this interview from a fan of the shows stand point ...i never thought id ever, EVER have anything bad to say. ive liked at least 400 episodes consecutively. but dammit thats sean bean! ya just rushed him off stage we wanted a pod cast! you didnt even cut off a lock of his justice saturated hair! come on man!

[@illyrusemperor9278]

He's a very positive person, i love it. Never lose that my man, it's a gift!

[@wandamundy1759]

No one ever mentions "Sharpe's Rifles" - a series in which Sean played the lead role for YEARS - kind of like Poldark . . . LONG before "The Lord Of The Rings" and "Game Of Thrones."

[@owenwalker1774]

Sean Bean's "one doesn't simply" meme is more culturally significant than this.

[@Geolaw1]

Aww. I was kinda wishing Stephen would totally geek out on LOTR for the majority of the interview!

[@bazzie85]

Apparently he was instructed by the show producers to refrain from geeking out too often so as to not alienate the average viewer.

[@hanayura7138]

his voice is calming

[@RBN406]

He was also incredible as Martin Septim.

[@bl00dhoney]

Go ahead Sean, in your green suit!!!

[@ashketchup3803]

the man said bora-mer... fckin hell

[@rberka555]

Wish they had a real conversation.

[@philjamieson5572]

I saw Sean (with Samantha Bond) on stage, years ago, in The Scottish play. He gave a powerful performance.

[@Akechi910]

One does not simply invite Sean Bean to a Late Show interview

[@dahlanrahl]

Man, you beat me to it... have a like.

[@navylaks2]

He forgot to mention that he was one of the best Bond villains, Alec Trevelyan 006

[@fergusmallon1337]

always like Sean Bean. Great Sharpe series, great villain. Seen him die a hundred times. He seems a tad shy.

[@urberg3850]

No context: Stephen: Whats your new show about? Sean: Well, it's about bent policemen. (Spits out drink xD) keen as a bean.

[@deepalisingh8937]

this man has played some of the most iconic characters in cinema/tv history

[@blz4849]

0:05 *BOROMIR?* Stephen I am disappointed

[@OscarAdamson]

He is sooo... Honorable

[@blackbird5634]

PBS Masterpiece has ''World On Fire'' a series about WW2 and Sean is fantastic in it! Not the usual Commando raider with killing wit and hands. He's just amazing.

[@SimonHodgkins]

Talk in a Yorkshire accent...I am Stephen, I am!

[@Freebird-xg1kl]

Sean exudes class. Beautiful man.

[@robertwilson3866]

Game Of Thrones Spoiler - At the finale - Ned Stark is on on the Iron Throne as King of all Westeros

[@bourdie1979]

Hes the night king o.O

[@meneldur19]

This would have surprised me less than the actual person they put on the Iron Throne.

[@shannondelong3248]

Brilliant actor! Whatever he lands in, he aces it. My favorite will always be Lord Of The Rings. Awesome interview!

[@MichaelSHartman]

First saw him in the Sharp series, and thought he was great.

[@countmarkula1993]

Sean Bean is the best.