Rowan Atkinson: Actor & Comedian
Biography
Full Name: Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
Nickname: "Row" Best known as Mr. beans
Date of Birth: January 6, 1955
Place of Birth: Consett, County Durham, England
Nationality: British
Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer
Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Education:
Schooling: Durham Choristers School; St. Bees School
Undergraduate: Newcastle University – BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Postgraduate: The Queen's College, Oxford – MSc in Electrical Engineering
(It was at Oxford that he began performing comedy)
Family:
Father: Eric Atkinson (farmer and company director)
Mother: Ella May Bainbridge
Siblings: Three brothers
Ex-Spouse: Sunetra Sastry (m. 1990–2015)
Children: Two – Benjamin and Lily Atkinson
Partner (as of recent years):
Louise Ford (actress)
Career Highlights:
Rowan Atkinson rose to global fame through his iconic comic creations:
Notable TV Shows:
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Blackadder (1983–1989)
Mr. Bean (1990–1995; revived in animated form later)
The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996)
Films:
Beans (1997)
Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
Johnny English series (2003, 2011, 2018)
Love Actually (2003)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994 – cameo)
Rowan is known for his physical comedy, expressive face, and minimal dialogue roles.
Net Worth (2024):
estimated at $150 million
He is also known for his collection of luxury cars and his strong interest in automotive engineering.
Awards & Honors:
BAFTA Award (for Not the Nine O'Clock News)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) – for services to drama and charity
British Comedy Awards
International Emmy Award
Several honorary doctorates from UK universities
Summary:
Rowan Atkinson is one of the most celebrated British comedians of all time. With his genius for physical and deadpan comedy, he created globally beloved characters like Mr. Bean and Johnny English. A trained electrical engineer, his academic brilliance and creative talent have made him a unique figure in entertainment history.
