Last of the Bad Ones - Winner - Dave Bean, Writer (October 2021)

70's Detroit rock band Sash served as a creative incubator for future producer Randy Sosin (far left), future actor/director/producer Dave Bean (2nd from left) and Dick Clark's American Bandstand successor David Hirsch (2nd from right).

Dave Bean watches as Melissa McCarthy tackles Kristen Wiig in the airplane scene from Bridesmaids.

Ashley Hinson (as Janice) and Dave Bean (as Det. Les Strade) prepare for a rooftop shot in thriller "Don't Fall Asleep".

Dave Bean prepares to shoot a scene as a no-nonsense LAPD cop who has little tolerance for juvenile offenders.

Dave Bean at Warner Bros. on the set of Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio. The scene takes place on November 23, 1963.

In his youth, Dave Bean (on right, w/wide collar, thick head of hair...) was lead vocalist for Detroit garage band Sash. Bass player on left is Randy Sosin, now VP of Talent for MTV.

Dave Bean (left) and Mike Keppel prep for a scene at Dodger Stadium in the 2011 film "Moneyball"

Dave Bean on the set at Dodger Stadium as an Oakland A's coach in the upcoming film "Moneyball", which stars Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jonah Hill.

Dave Bean gets script changes from screenwriter Kimberly Kaplan on the set of indie thriller "Don't Fall Asleep". Dave plays LAPD Det. Les Strade. The Brad Roske film is scheduled to be released summer 2011.

In addition to acting, Dave Bean still competes as a high-level competitive baseball player and part-time collegiate coach. 2010 marked his 14th year as a semi-pro pitcher. He's been a member of the Los Angeles Diablos since 2006.