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Michael Beran(V)

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Michael E Beran
Rescuing people from wild animals, mostly barehanded! Helping animals that have lost their way find a better situation. Watch Michael Beran aka Bare Hands Beran as he and his team navigate the perils of urban wildlife.
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He crawled out of the swamps of Louisiana with a deep-rooted respect for wildlife and an unshakable passion for adventure. Michael Beran, better known as "Bare Hands Beran," has built a dynamic career as an actor, animal trainer, and reality TV personality, captivating audiences with his fearless encounters with nature and his gripping performances on screen.

Beran first gained national recognition through Discovery Plus' reality series Bare Hands Rescue, where he showcased his extraordinary ability to handle wildlife with nothing more than his own hands. As the owner and founder of Wildlife Command Center, he has made it his mission to find humane, win-win solutions for homeowners dealing with wildlife intrusions, all while ensuring the safety and ethical treatment of the animals involved. His expertise in handling everything from venomous snakes to invasive raccoon has earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled wildlife rescuers in the country.

Beyond his work in wildlife control, Beran has cultivated an impressive film career, appearing in over 60 feature films. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to embody a wide range of characters, from rugged outdoors-men to sinister villains. Some of his notable credits include Greenwood Rising, a biographical drama about O.W. Gurley and the historic Black Wall Street, where he played multiple roles, including menacing masked cowboys. Beran has also demonstrated his range in various independent films, bringing authenticity and depth to every role he takes on.

In addition to acting, Beran is a sought-after animal trainer for film and television, leveraging his wildlife expertise to create realistic and safe interactions between actors and animals on set. His ability to bridge the gap between the entertainment industry and the animal kingdom has made him an invaluable asset in Hollywood productions.

Never one to shy away from sharing his knowledge and experiences, Beran has built a successful YouTube channel, Wildlife Command Center, where he educates viewers on the complexities of wildlife management, rescue operations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his work in the film industry.

From the untamed swamps of Louisiana to the bright lights of the silver screen, Michael "Bare Hands" Beran continues to push the boundaries of adventure, storytelling, and wildlife conservation, proving time and time again that when it comes to nature and film, We Can Catch It.
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      • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles (2011)
    World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles
    5.7
    • Additional Crew
    • 2011
    Ethan Hawke, Denzel Washington, and Chris Pratt in Les Sept Mercenaires (2016)
    Les Sept Mercenaires
    6.9
    • Stunts
    • 2016
    Cleaner (2007)
    Cleaner
    6.1
    • Stunts
    • 2007
    Johnny Depp in Transcendance (2014)
    Transcendance
    6.2
    • Additional Crew
    • 2014

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Dinner with the God of War
      • Hodr
      • In Production
      • Short
      • 2025
    • Vengeur
      • King's Hunstman
      • Post-production
    • Z Dead End
      • Alien Zombie
      • In Production
    • Emotitech: The Dawn of ERNE
      • Dr. Strangelove
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Royal Retribution
      • Artemis
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Alien Storm
      • Phillip
      • Completed
    • The Baton Rouge Serial Killer: Derrick Todd Lee
      • FBI Agent Charles Pembrook
      • Post-production
    • Drone Down
      • Chief Lopez
      • Post-production
    • I'm Not the Only One: Who Did It?
      • Doctor Patrick Stewart
      • Completed
    • Shakespeare's Mummy
      • Vanguard Hornsman
      • Post-production



    • Rogue Angel (2025)
      Rogue Angel
      2.8
      • Mike
      • 2025
    • Glenn Plummer in The Peanut Man (2024)
      The Peanut Man
      5.5
      • Award Presenter
      • 2024
    • Darius McCrary and Fatima in Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street (2024)
      Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street
      7.1
      • Noah Cowboy
      • 2024
    • Devil's Knight (2024)
      Devil's Knight
      5.3
      • Philip Swan
      • 2024
    • Arena Wars (2024)
      Arena Wars
      5.5
      • Gideon
      • 2024
    • Wildlife Command Center (2010)
      Wildlife Command Center
      8.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Bare Hands Beran
      • 2019–2024
    • Michael Paré, Jonathan Lipnicki, Bonnie Aarons, Andrew Divoff, Robert LaSardo, William Delesk, Jeremy Hirsch, Lacey Burdine, Devanny Pinn, Thomas Walton, Jared Safier, Kelly Lynn Reiter, and AT in Camp Pleasant Lake (2024)
      Camp Pleasant Lake
      3.3
      • Michael Steven
      • 2024
    • Nathan Akpan, Jennifer Kirby, Gamal Castile, John A. Niebruegge, Jenna L. Heckethorn, Noah Barrette, Edward L. Downes, David Teufel, Nicholas Forristal, Jennifer Forristal, Tony Ackerman, Justin MacRae, Chris Bowling, Katelyn Ranee, Rory Payne, Zach Vercimak, Matthew Matteson, Jamie Cunningham, Riddick Ackerman, Timothy Gillam Jr., Chris Heath Walker, Kristina Eronat-Davis, Isaac Forristal, Aiden Cox, T Jordan Savage, Molly Rhea, Jason Stephens, Michael Beran, Jackie Aufderheide, Gage McAllister, Dustin Hawkins, Dawn Bradley, Mariana Garcia Montes, and Joe Schlottach in Just Try (2023)
      Just Try
      Short
      • Jerico
      • 2023
    • Death Club (2023)
      Death Club
      4.7
      • Old Drunk Guy Ghost
      • 2023
    • Butchers Bluff (2023)
      Butchers Bluff
      4.8
      • Michael
      • 2023
    • Tara Reid and Costas Mandylor in Bloodthirst (2023)
      Bloodthirst
      3.6
      • Scorpion
      • 2023
    • Bermuda Island (2023)
      Bermuda Island
      3.0
      • Gunner Runner Charles
      • 2023
    • Secrets of Abaddon (2022)
      Secrets of Abaddon
      • Frank
      • 2022
    • Tommyknockers (2022)
      Tommyknockers
      4.1
      • Tobin Horn
      • 2022
    • Bridge of the Doomed (2022)
      Bridge of the Doomed
      4.0
      • Survivor #3
      • Striped Zombie
      • 2022

    Stunts



    • Vengeur
      • stunt performer
      • Post-production
    • Shakespeare's Mummy
      • stunt performer/stunts
      • Post-production



    • Nathan Akpan, Jennifer Kirby, Gamal Castile, John A. Niebruegge, Jenna L. Heckethorn, Noah Barrette, Edward L. Downes, David Teufel, Nicholas Forristal, Jennifer Forristal, Tony Ackerman, Justin MacRae, Chris Bowling, Katelyn Ranee, Rory Payne, Zach Vercimak, Matthew Matteson, Jamie Cunningham, Riddick Ackerman, Timothy Gillam Jr., Chris Heath Walker, Kristina Eronat-Davis, Isaac Forristal, Aiden Cox, T Jordan Savage, Molly Rhea, Jason Stephens, Michael Beran, Jackie Aufderheide, Gage McAllister, Dustin Hawkins, Dawn Bradley, Mariana Garcia Montes, and Joe Schlottach in Just Try (2023)
      Just Try
      Short
      • stunt performer: Captain Jerico
      • 2023
    • Ethan Hawke, Denzel Washington, and Chris Pratt in Les Sept Mercenaires (2016)
      Les Sept Mercenaires
      6.9
      • stunts
      • 2016
    • Jessica Simpson in Blonde Ambition (2007)
      Blonde Ambition
      3.9
      • stunt driver
      • 2007
    • Cleaner (2007)
      Cleaner
      6.1
      • stunt performer
      • 2007
    • Sordid Lives (2000)
      Sordid Lives
      6.7
      • stunt performer
      • 2000

    Producer



    • Z Dead End
      • executive producer
      • In Production
    • Royal Retribution
      • co-executive producer
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Alien Storm
      • associate producer
      • Completed
    • The Baton Rouge Serial Killer: Derrick Todd Lee
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Drone Down
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Angel on the Roadside
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
    • Shakespeare's Mummy
      • associate producer
      • Post-production



    • Rogue Angel (2025)
      Rogue Angel
      2.8
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Arena Wars (2024)
      Arena Wars
      5.5
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Black Card Teaser (2024)
      Black Card Teaser
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Wildlife Command Center (2010)
      Wildlife Command Center
      8.7
      TV Mini Series
      • line producer
      • producer (showrunner)
      • 2020–2024
    • Black in America (2024)
      Black in America
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Nathan Akpan, Jennifer Kirby, Gamal Castile, John A. Niebruegge, Jenna L. Heckethorn, Noah Barrette, Edward L. Downes, David Teufel, Nicholas Forristal, Jennifer Forristal, Tony Ackerman, Justin MacRae, Chris Bowling, Katelyn Ranee, Rory Payne, Zach Vercimak, Matthew Matteson, Jamie Cunningham, Riddick Ackerman, Timothy Gillam Jr., Chris Heath Walker, Kristina Eronat-Davis, Isaac Forristal, Aiden Cox, T Jordan Savage, Molly Rhea, Jason Stephens, Michael Beran, Jackie Aufderheide, Gage McAllister, Dustin Hawkins, Dawn Bradley, Mariana Garcia Montes, and Joe Schlottach in Just Try (2023)
      Just Try
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Tara Reid and Costas Mandylor in Bloodthirst (2023)
      Bloodthirst
      3.6
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Bermuda Island (2023)
      Bermuda Island
      3.0
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Mindy Gilkerson in House in Time (2023)
      House in Time
      7.1
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Secrets of Abaddon (2022)
      Secrets of Abaddon
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Tommyknockers (2022)
      Tommyknockers
      4.1
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • The Sawyer Massacre (2022)
      The Sawyer Massacre
      6.3
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Zombie Resurrection (2022)
      Zombie Resurrection
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • The Legacy (2022)
      The Legacy
      5.0
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Michael Madsen, Robert LaSardo, and Sarah French in Numbers (2022)
      Numbers
      4.5
      • executive producer
      • 2022

    Videos5

    Michael Beran Dramatic
    Demo Reel 1:46
    Michael Beran Dramatic
    "Educating with Bare Hands Beran on Teaching in Room 9"
    Demo Reel 10:24
    "Educating with Bare Hands Beran on Teaching in Room 9"
    "Educating with Bare Hands Beran on Teaching in Room 9"
    Demo Reel 10:24
    "Educating with Bare Hands Beran on Teaching in Room 9"
    Bare Hands Rescue
    Demo Reel 1:01
    Bare Hands Rescue
    Demo Animal Expert
    Demo Reel 1:18
    Demo Animal Expert
    Michael Beran Hosts "Lemur Approved"
    Demo Reel 1:53
    Michael Beran Hosts "Lemur Approved"

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    • Height
      • 1.85 m

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    • Trivia
      Question: What major TV show did Michael Beran train an owl to be chased by horses? Answer: Salem on the WGN.
    • Quotes
      This falconry is your falconry, make it happen!

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