Rowan Atkinson
Acting
Biography
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson CBE, is an English comedian, screenwriter, and actor. He is most famous for his work on the satirical sketch comedy show Not The Nine O'Clock News, and the sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean, and The Thin Blue Line. He has been listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest actors in British comedy, and amongst the top 50 comedy actors ever in a 2005 poll of fellow comedians. Atkinson was born in Consett, County Durham, England. The youngest of four brothers, his parents were Eric Atkinson, a farmer and company director, and Ella May (née Bainbridge), who married on 29 June 1945. His three older brothers are Paul, who died as an infant; Rodney, a Eurosceptic economist who narrowly lost the UK Independence Party leadership election in 2000 and Rupert.
Born: January 6, 1955
Place of Birth: Consett, County Durham, UK
Known For
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit
In this hilarious clip Rowan bumps into something seemingly innocuous while sweeping the stage. This world famous clip sees him play an invisible drum kit.
The Lion King
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.
Rowan Atkinson Live
Rowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
A spectacular night of comedy and magic from The London Palladium to celebrate the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales and to raise funds for The Prince's Trust. Reuniting comedians Armstrong & Miller as hosts, the show also features the very best comedians and magicians from Britain and beyond. From the world of comedy, Bill Bailey, Rowan Atkinson, Sandi Toksvig, Omid Djalili, Mischief Theatre and Alistair McGowan and, from the world of magic, Penn & Teller, Dynamo and The Ehrlich Brothers. There are also some special appearances from Kylie Minogue, Cheryl, Jim Carter and Wallace & Gromit.
Horrible Histories
Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
Horrible Histories
Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
Mr. Bean
Mr Bean turns simple everyday tasks into chaotic situations and will leave you in stitches as he creates havoc wherever he goes.
Blackadder
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Blackadder
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Blackadder
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Filmography
as Trevor Bingley
as Father Julius
as Self - Contributor
as Prince Edmund
as Trevor Bingley
as Self - Voice of Animated Mr Bean
as Father Gerald
as Mr. Bean (voice)
as Johnny English
as Mr. Bean
as Rufus
as Jules Maigret
as Mr Bean
as Mr. Bean
as Johnny English
as Mr. Bean
as Henry VIII
as Mr Bean
as Self
as Self
as Edmund Blackadder/Self
as Mr. Bean
as Mr. Bean
as Self
as Mr. Bean
as Walter Goodfellow
as Peter Piper
as Zazu
as Rufus, Jewellery Salesman
as Johnny English
as Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car
as Self - Judge
as Mondavarious
as Himself
as Mr. Bean (voice)
as Self
as Enrico Pollini
as Mr. James
as Blackadder
as The Doctor
as Self
as Self - Mr Bean, Blackadder
as Mr. Bean
as Self
as Mr. Bean
as Inspector Raymond Fowler
as Mr. Bean
as Henry Burkin
as Zazu (voice)
as Father Gerald
as Dexter Hayman
as Dr. Schooner
as Presenter / Performer
as Himself
as Various Roles
as Various Roles
as Charles Pinkworth
as Mr. Bean
as Mr. Bean
as Mr. Bean
as Mr. Bean
as Mr. Bean
as Self
as Mr Stringer
as Mr. Bean
as Ron Anderson
as Blackadders
as Dr. Schooner
as Edmund Blackadder
as Nigel Small-Fawcett
as Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh
as Captain Edmund Blackadder
as Edmund Blackadder
as Bernard Fripp
as Self - Guest
as Self - Various Roles
as Mr. Kershaw
as Self
as Various Characters
as Various Roles
as Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
as Self
as Davey the Ghost
as Mr. Bean