Actor

Gail
Bean

(she/her)

Gail Bean is an NAACP Image Award–winning actress best known for her roles in television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her performance as “Wanda Bell” in the hit FX series Snowfall. Bean has also appeared in notable favorites P-Valley, Harlem, and Insecure, to name a few. With a passion for storytelling, she brings a vibrant and authentic energy to all her roles. Known for her versatile acting skills, she has built a reputation for portraying complex characters with depth and authenticity. Bean continues to rise in prominence within Hollywood, taking on more significant roles across various genres. She recently returned to stage and will have her LA theater debut at Geffen Playhouse with Tony Award–winning director Zhailon Levingston for Douglas Lyons’ Table 17 this winter. Gail Bean is the current generation of young Hollywood. She’s not just dynamic onscreen, Bean is equally amazing off camera—with her non-profit, Dream Above the Influence, Bean uplifts the community through youth mentorship, resources and exposure to greater opportunities.