Actor
Rowan Atkinson
- Born: 6 January 1955, England
- Estimated net worth: $150 million
Rowan Atkinson is a British actor and comedian, widely recognized for his iconic roles in television and film, particularly as Mr. Bean and Edmund Blackadder. He is known for his physical comedy and expressive facial gestures, which have made him a beloved…
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About Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson is a British actor and comedian, widely recognized for his iconic roles in television and film, particularly as Mr. Bean and Edmund Blackadder. He is known for his physical comedy and expressive facial gestures, which have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. His unique style has garnered a global fanbase and critical acclaim.
- Born
- 6 January 1955, England
- Height
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- Spouses
- Sunetra Sastry (1990-2015)
- Children
- 2 (Benedict Atkinson, Lily Atkinson)
- Parents
- Eric Atkinson, Ella Atkinson
- Estimated net worth
- $150 million
Fun facts about Rowan Atkinson
- Rowan Atkinson studied electrical engineering at The Queen's College, Oxford, before pursuing a career in comedy.
- He holds a black belt in Taekwondo, showcasing his interest in martial arts.
Famous Rowan Atkinson quotes
“I am not a particularly good actor, but I am a very good impersonator.”
“I don't like to be too serious.”
“I can't help but feel that I have been a bit of a fool.”
Rowan Atkinson filmography
Cast (125)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Man vs Baby TV | Trevor Bingley | 6.8 |
| 2023 | Wonka Movie | Father Julius | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie | Self - Contributor | 7.7 |
| 2023 | Blackadder: The Lost Pilot Movie | Prince Edmund | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Man vs Bee TV | Trevor Bingley | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Happy Birthday Mr Bean Movie | Self - Voice of Animated Mr Bean | 7.8 |
| 2019 | One Red Nose Day and a Wedding Movie | Father Gerald | 7.0 |
| 2018 | We Are Most Amused and Amazed Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Diamonds are a Bean's Best Friend Movie | Mr. Bean (voice) | |
| 2018 | Johnny English Strikes Again Movie | Johnny English | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Handy Bean TV | Mr. Bean | 4.3 |
| 2017 | Red Nose Day Actually Movie | Rufus | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Top Funny Comedian The Movie Movie | Mr. Bean | 3.0 |
| 2016 | Maigret's Dead Man Movie | 朱尔斯·梅格雷 | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Maigret TV | Jules Maigret | 7.6 |
| 2015 | Mr Bean Funny Faces Movie | Mr Bean | |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Mr. Bean's 25th Anniversary: Mr. Bean Drives His Car Again! Movie | Mr. Bean | |
| 2015 | Mr. Bean: Funeral Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2012 | London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.8 |
| 2012 | How to Go Faster and Influence People: The Gordon Murray F1 Story Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Johnny English Reborn Movie | Johnny English | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Happy Birthday Mr Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Just for Laughs: Launching Pad Movie | Self | |
| 2009 | Horrible Histories TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Horrible Histories TV | Henry VIII | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Now That’s What I Call Comedy Movie | Mr Bean | |
| 2008 | Blackadder Rides Again Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2008 | We Are Most Amused Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments Movie | Edmund Blackadder/Self | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Projectorparishilton TV | Unknown character | 5.7 |
| 2007 | Tak and the Power of Juju TV | Unknown character | 7.7 |
| 2007 | Mr. Bean's Holiday Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.4 |
| 2007 | Mr. Bean's Wedding Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | The Best of Mr. Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.8 |
| 2005 | Keeping Mum Movie | Walter Goodfellow | 6.7 |
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? Movie | Self | 4.8 |
| 2004 | The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume Two Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2003 | Love Actually Movie | Rufus, Jewellery Salesman | 7.1 |
| 2003 | The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Johnny English Movie | Johnny English | 6.3 |
| 2003 | Lying To Michael Jackson Movie | Martin Bashir | |
| 2002 | Top Gear TV | Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car | 7.6 |
| 2002 | Pet Star TV | Self - Judge | 7.8 |
| 2002 | Scooby-Doo Movie | Mondavarious | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Making Rat Race Movie | Himself | |
| 2002 | Mr. Bean: The Animated Series TV | Mr. Bean (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy TV | Self | 3.4 |
| 2001 | Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Rat Race Movie | Enrico Pollini | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Maybe Baby Movie | Mr. James | 5.5 |
| 1999 | Rude For A Reason: Live from Brixton Academy Movie | Himself | |
| 1999 | Mr Bean : Best Bits Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Blackadder: Back & Forth Movie | Blackadder | 7.0 |
| 1999 | Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death Movie | The Doctor | 7.5 |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | The Story of Bean Movie | Self - Mr Bean, Blackadder | 7.1 |
| 1997 | Leute heute TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1997 | Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.5 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1995 | The Best Bits of Mr. Bean Movie | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1995 | Unseen Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.5 |
| 1995 | The Thin Blue Line TV | Inspector Raymond Fowler | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Mr. Bean: Torvill and Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Full Throttle Movie | Henry Burkin | 8.0 |
| 1994 | The Lion King Movie | Zazu (voice) | 8.3 |
| 1994 | Four Weddings and a Funeral Movie | Father Gerald | 6.8 |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux Movie | Dexter Hayman | 6.5 |
| 1993 | Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux-A Filmmaker's Apology Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright Movie | Dr. Schooner | 5.3 |
| 1992 | The Merry Mishaps of Mr. Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 8.0 |
| 1992 | Funny Business TV | Presenter / Performer | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Laughing Matters Movie | Himself | 6.3 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit Movie | Various Roles | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Mr. Bean And Comic Relief: (I Want To Be) Elected Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.5 |
| 1992 | Rowan Atkinson Live Movie | Various Roles | 8.1 |
| 1991 | Bernard and the Genie Movie | Charles Pinkworth | 7.3 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean: The Bus Stop Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean Takes an Exam Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.9 |
| 1991 | The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.2 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean Goes to a Première Movie | Mr. Bean | 7.3 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean: Police Station Movie | Mr. Bean | 6.6 |
| 1990 | Schmidteinander TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1990 | The Driven Man Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1990 | The Witches Movie | Mr Stringer | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Mr. Bean TV | Mr. Bean | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Tall Guy Movie | Ron Anderson | 5.7 |
| 1989 | A Bit of Fry & Laurie TV | Unknown character | 7.9 |
| 1988 | Blackadder's Christmas Carol Movie | Blackadders | 7.4 |
| 1988 | The Appointments of Dennis Jennings Movie | Dr. Schooner | 6.7 |
| 1988 | Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Blackadder: The Cavalier Years Movie | Edmund Blackadder | 7.2 |
| 1987 | The Grand Knockout Tournament Movie | Lord Knock of Alton | 6.8 |
| 1986 | Omnibus Presents Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1986 | The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1984 | Royal Variety Performance 1984 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again Movie | Nigel Small-Fawcett | 6.1 |
| 1983 | Harty TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Captain Edmund Blackadder | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Edmund Blackadder | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Dead on Time Movie | Bernard Fripp | 6.6 |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1982 | The Secret Policeman's Other Ball Movie | Self - Various Roles | 6.3 |
| 1982 | Mr. Kershaw's Dream System Movie | Mr. Kershaw | |
| 1982 | Cleo and John Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1981 | Wetten, dass..? TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1980 | Peter Cook & Co. Movie | Various Characters | 7.8 |
| 1979 | The Secret Policeman's Ball Movie | Various Roles | 6.4 |
| 1979 | Not the Nine O'Clock News TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 1979 | Canned Laughter Movie | Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall | 6.6 |
| 1976 | The Secret Policeman's Ball TV | Self | 5.0 |
| TBA | Twilight Park Movie | Davey the Ghost | |
| TBA | Old Bean TV | Mr. Bean | |
| TBA | Talking Comedy TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Johnny English 4 Movie | Johnny English | |
| TBA | Laughs and Larrikins Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Rowan Atkinson: Not Just a Pretty Face Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Maigret Sets A Trap Movie | 梅格雷 |
Crew (23)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Man vs Baby TV | Creator · Creator | 6.8 |
| 2025 | Man vs Baby TV | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.7 |
| 2023 | Blackadder: The Lost Pilot Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Man vs Bee TV | Creator · Creator | 7.1 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2002 | Mr. Bean: The Animated Series TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Mr. Bean: The Animated Series TV | Creator · Creator | 6.9 |
| 1997 | Bean Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 1992 | Laughing Matters Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1992 | Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit Movie | Writer · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Rowan Atkinson Live Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.1 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean Takes an Exam Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1991 | The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 1991 | Mr. Bean Goes to a Première Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1990 | The Driven Man Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1990 | Mr. Bean TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Mr. Bean TV | Creator · Creator | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Creator · Creator | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Dead on Time Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1979 | Not the Nine O'Clock News TV | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1979 | Canned Laughter Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
Latest releases
- Wonka2023 / TMDB 7.0
- Blackadder: A Cunning Story2023 / TMDB 7.7
- Blackadder: The Lost Pilot2023 / TMDB 7.1
- Happy Birthday Mr Bean2021 / TMDB 7.8
- One Red Nose Day and a Wedding2019 / TMDB 7.0
- We Are Most Amused and Amazed2018 / TMDB 8.0
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Questions about Rowan Atkinson
What are Rowan Atkinson's most famous roles?
Rowan Atkinson is best known for his roles as Mr. Bean and Edmund Blackadder. Both characters showcase his unique style of physical comedy and have become iconic in British television.
Has Rowan Atkinson won any awards?
Rowan Atkinson has received numerous awards, including a BAFTA for Best Light Entertainment Performance for his work on 'The Blackadder.' His contributions to comedy have earned him multiple accolades throughout his career.
What was Rowan Atkinson's first film?
Rowan Atkinson's first film was 'Never Say Never Again' (1983), where he played a minor role. His career in film took off with his later projects, particularly 'Mr. Bean.'
What is Rowan Atkinson's estimated net worth?
Rowan Atkinson's estimated net worth is around $150 million, attributed to his successful career in television, film, and live performances.
How many children does Rowan Atkinson have?
Rowan Atkinson has two children, Benedict Atkinson and Lily Atkinson, from his marriage to Sunetra Sastry.
What is a notable milestone in Rowan Atkinson's career?
A notable milestone in Rowan Atkinson's career was the creation of the character Mr. Bean, which debuted in 1990 and has since become a cultural phenomenon worldwide.
What type of comedy is Rowan Atkinson known for?
Rowan Atkinson is known for his physical comedy and expressive facial gestures, which often transcend language barriers and appeal to a wide audience.
Has Rowan Atkinson worked in theater?
Yes, Rowan Atkinson has performed in theater, including his one-man show 'Rowan Atkinson Live,' which showcased his comedic talent in a live setting.