Thanks PC. I coined the name way back in the early '90's - before I'd even heard of Ian Bannen; or maybe I'd just forgotten him.
I use it as a pen name, nickname, spiritual name, whatever.
Only other Bannen's I've found are a Chevrolet dealership and a firm that I think does credit reports etc., Bannen Enterprises. Not that I've looked much.
No plans to sell, and doubt I'd get a high enough offer anyways, esp since Ian Bannen isn't around anymore. Guess I'll just have to hurry up and become famous to drive the name's value up more. I do know how to make some interesting clicking sounds with my nasal cavity, but I don't know if that will translate into Hollywood work at all...
Anyway: *bump* to the Friday morning crowd for more comments...