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Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson is an English actor, comedian, and writer born on 6 January 1955.

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Rowan Atkinson is an English actor, comedian, and writer best known for creating Mr. Bean and playing Edmund Blackadder. He has starred in the Johnny English film series and many other movies.

Who is Rowan Atkinson?

Rowan Sebastian Atkinson was born on 6 January 1955 in Consett, County Durham, England. He studied engineering before moving into comedy and performance.

Career highlights

Atkinson first gained major success on the sketch comedy series Not the Nine O'Clock News. He later created the iconic Mr. Bean character and played the title role in the sitcom Blackadder.

Filmography and other roles

His film work includes Never Say Never Again, The Lion King, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Rat Race, Love Actually, and Wonka. He has also starred in the Johnny English film series since 2003.

In short

  • Born 6 January 1955 in Consett, England
  • Famous for Mr. Bean, Blackadder, and Johnny English
  • First major success on Not the Nine O'Clock News
  • Still active as of 2026
Canadian angle

Rowan Atkinson is well known in Canada through broadcast television, home video, and theatrical releases of Mr. Bean and Johnny English, which have had broad international distribution in Canadian English-speaking audiences.

Quick questions

What is Rowan Atkinson famous for?
He is best known for Mr. Bean, Blackadder, and the Johnny English films.
How old is Rowan Atkinson?
He was born on 6 January 1955, so he is 71 years old as of 2026.
Is Rowan Atkinson still alive?
Yes. He is alive as of 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowan_Atkinson
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, major TV roles, and film career overview.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Rowan-Atkinson
    Supports: Birth date, identity, major roles, and selected film credits.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000100/
    Supports: Selected filmography and television roles.
  4. AlloCinéhttps://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne-19038/biographie/
    Supports: Age based on birth date.