David Bean is a multifaceted performer who has made a significant impact in both the United States and Great Britain through his extensive work in the entertainment industry.
As an actor and dancer, Bean has had the opportunity to showcase his talents on stage and screen, with a notable highlight being his role in the original 1961 movie adaptation of West Side Story, where he played the character of "Tiger" in the iconic scene "Gee, Officer Krupke".
Bean's impressive resume also includes over 700 theatrical productions of West Side Story, cementing his status as a stalwart of the classic musical.
Sixty years after his initial appearance in the original West Side Story movie, David Bean made a triumphant return to the big screen with a cameo appearance in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of West Side Story, marking a remarkable "comeback" for the veteran performer.
