Rowan Atkinson is a comedian, actor and writer from England. He is known for his roles in comedy films. “Blackadder” And “Mr Bean”, as well as Johnny English, the bumbling spy, in the series of the same name.
Thanks to his demeanor and ability to make people laugh without saying a word, Atkinson has become one of the most beloved and influential comedians of his generation.
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- Full Name: Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
- Date of birth: January 6, 1955
- Age: 68 years old
- male
- Place of birth: Consett, County Durham, England
- British nationality
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer
- Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
- Parents: Eric Atkinson, Ella May Bainbridge
- Siblings: Rodney Atkinson, Paul Atkinson, Rupert Atkinson
- Spouse: Sunetra Sastry (married 1990–2015)
- Partner: Louise Ford (2013-present)
- Children: Lily Sastry, Benjamin Atkinson, Isla Atkinson
- Relationship status: In a relationship
- Net worth: $100 million
Early life and education
Rowan Atkinson, now 68, was born on January 6, 1955 in Consett, County Durham, England. He grew up in a family of four brothers, with parents Eric Atkinson and Ella May. Atkinson’s three older brothers are Paul, Rodney and Rupert.
He grew up in an Anglican family and was educated at Durham Chorister School and St Bees School.
Atkinson excelled academically, achieving top marks in his A-level science subjects. He attended Newcastle University, gaining a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
He then went on to study at The Queen’s College, Oxford, gaining a Masters in Electrical Engineering. Atkinson discovered his passion for acting and comedy during his time at Oxford, taking part in many stage plays and comedy sketches.
Personal life
In 1990, Rowan Atkinson married make-up artist Sunetra Sastry after meeting her while she was working for the BBC. The couple have two children together, Lily Sastry, Isla Atkinson and Benjamin Atkinson.
However, in 2013, at the age of 58, Atkinson began a relationship with comedian Louise Ford.
Louise split from comedian James Acaster to be with Atkinson. In 2014, Atkinson split from Sastry and they divorced in 2015.
Atkinson and Ford have one child and have been together since 2013. Rowan has three children in total.
Career
Rowan Atkinson’s entertainment career began when he appeared in comedy shows for BBC Radio in 1979, where he demonstrated his talent for creating satirical interviews with fictional characters.
He came to national attention for his performance in the play The Secret Policeman’s Ball in 1979, where he demonstrated his comedic abilities through various skits.
In 1979, he also joined the cast of the popular sketch comedy show “Not the Nine O’Clock News”, which brought him widespread recognition and won him the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance in 1981.
Atkinson’s breakthrough role came in 1983 when he played the title character in the historical comedy “Blackadder.”
The show, co-written by Atkinson and Richard Curtis, was a huge success and spawned several sequels set in different time periods.
Atkinson’s portrayal of the cunning and sarcastic Edmund Blackadder cemented his status as one of Britain’s funniest actors.
In 1990, Atkinson introduced his most iconic character, Mr. Bean, to audiences around the world. The silent but expressive character quickly became a global phenomenon, known for his childish antics and hilarious mishaps.
The success of “Mr Bean” leading to a feature film, “Pea” (1997), and sequel, “Mr. Bean’s Day Off” (2007).
In addition to his television work, Atkinson has appeared in several films, including “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (1994), “Actually love” (2003), and the James Bond parody series “Johnny English” (2003-2018), in which he played the title character.
He has also appeared in works such as “Oliver!” (2009) and “Quartermaine’s Terms” (two thousand and thirteen).
Net asset value
Rowan Atkinson has amassed a considerable fortune throughout his successful career.
With numerous appearances in film, television and stage, his net worth is estimated at $100 million.
Social Media
- Instagram Name: @mrbean
- Twitter Username: @0fficalmrbean
Filming
- Never say never again
- Four Weddings and a Funeral
- pea
- Actually love
- Mr. Bean’s Holiday
- Johnny English
- Johnny English Reborn
- Johnny English strikes again
