Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson in Universal's Johnny English - 2003

Biography

Born 01/06/1955

Sharp-tongued comic performer known for playing sardonic characters on English TV. Atkinson began his career writing with Richard Curtis (who went on to script much of Atkinson's subsequent work) and performing in comedy revues throughout England. This led to a stint on the celebrated comedy...
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Awards

  • In 1994, received CableACE Award for Best Comedy Special
  • In 1989, received BAFTA Award for Best Comedy Series
  • In 1981, received Society of West End Theatres (SWET) Award for Best Comedy Performance

Highlights

  • In 2007, Reprised role of Mr. Bean for "Mr. Bean's Holiday"
  • In 2006, Cast in the leading role of a village vicar in the British comedy "Keeping Mum"
  • In 2003, Starred as a bumbling spy who can't get anything right in the comedy "Johnny English"

Family & Companions

  • Rupert Atkinson: brother (older)
  • Rodney Atkinson: brother (older)

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