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Rowan Atkinson
Known for
One of the great British comedians of recent decades. International recognition with Mr. Bean in the eponymous series (1990-1995) and its films, one of the most recognized comedy characters in the world. Starred in The Thin Blue Line (1995-1996), the Johnny English saga (2003-2018), and voiced Zazu in The Lion King (1994). Portrayed Inspector Maigret in the eponymous series. A British actor and comedian, an absolute reference in physical comedy and visual humor, with global reach thanks to his most famous silent character.
Rowan Atkinson
46 Movies
11 Series
One of the great British comedians of recent decades. International recognition with Mr. Bean in the eponymous series (1990-1995) and its films, one of the most recognized comedy characters in the world. Starred in The Thin Blue Line (1995-1996), the Johnny English saga (2003-2018), and voiced Zazu in The Lion King (1994). Portrayed Inspector Maigret in the eponymous series. A British actor and comedian, an absolute reference in physical comedy and visual humor, with global reach thanks to his most famous silent character.
Movies
Plays Zazu (voice)
The Lion King
1994
Plays Father Julius
Wonka
2023
Plays Mondavarious
Scooby-Doo
2002
Plays Rufus, Jewellery Salesman
Love Actually
2003
Plays Johnny English
Johnny English Strikes Again
2018
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean's Holiday
2007
Plays Father Gerald
Four Weddings and a Funeral
1994
Plays Nigel Small-Fawcett
Never Say Never Again
1983
Plays Dexter Hayman
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993
Plays Johnny English
Johnny English Reborn
2011
Plays Johnny English
Johnny English
2003
Plays Mr Stringer
The Witches
1990
Plays Enrico Pollini
Rat Race
2001
Producer
Plays Mr. Bean
Bean
1997
Plays Walter Goodfellow
Keeping Mum
2005
Plays Davey the Ghost
Twilight Park
Plays Ron Anderson
The Tall Guy
1989
Plays Henry Burkin
Full Throttle
1995
Writer
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean Goes to a Première
1991
Plays Edmund Blackadder
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
1988
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean's Wedding
2007
Plays Dr. Schooner
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
1988
Plays Various Characters
Peter Cook & Co.
1980
Plays Mr. James
Maybe Baby
2000
Writer
Plays Mr. Bean
The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean
1991
Plays 朱尔斯·梅格雷
Maigret's Dead Man
2016
Writer
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean Takes an Exam
1991
Plays Mr. Bean
The Merry Mishaps of Mr. Bean
1992
Plays Mr. Bean
Unseen Bean
1995
Plays Lord Knock of Alton
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean: Funeral
2015
Plays Various Roles
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979
Writer
Plays Bernard Fripp
Dead on Time
1983
Plays Mr. Bean
Top Funny Comedian The Movie
2017
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean: The Bus Stop
1991
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean: Police Station
1991
Plays Mr. Bean
The Best of Mr. Bean
2006
Writer
Plays Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
Canned Laughter
1979
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Mr. Bean (voice)
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
2002
Creator
Plays Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh
Blackadder
1983
Plays Mr. Bean
Handy Bean
2018
Plays Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
Plays Inspector Raymond Fowler
The Thin Blue Line
1995
Creator
Plays Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
1990
Creator
Plays Trevor Bingley
Man vs Bee
2022
Plays Presenter / Performer
Funny Business
1992
Plays Jules Maigret
Maigret
2016
Creator
Plays Trevor Bingley
Man vs Baby
2025
Plays Henry VIII
Horrible Histories
2009
Latest Trailers
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Wonka
Full Filmography
Man vs Baby
Trevor Bingley · 4 episodes
2025
TV
Wonka
Father Julius
2023
Film
Man vs Bee
Trevor Bingley · 9 episodes
2022
TV
Johnny English Strikes Again
Johnny English
2018
Film
Handy Bean
Mr. Bean · 20 episodes
2018–
TV
Maigret
Jules Maigret · 4 episodes
2016–2017
TV
Top Funny Comedian The Movie
Mr. Bean
2017
Film
Maigret's Dead Man
朱尔斯·梅格雷
2016
Film
Horrible Histories
Henry VIII · 3 episodes
2015
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rowan Atkinson and where are they from?
Rowan Atkinson is 71 years old, born on January 6, 1955 in Consett, County Durham, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Rowan Atkinson?
Rowan Atkinson is best known for roles in The Lion King, Love Actually, Scooby-Doo.
How many movies has Rowan Atkinson been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Rowan Atkinson has appeared in 45 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Rowan Atkinson's first movie?
The career of Rowan Atkinson began with Canned Laughter (1979).
What is Rowan Atkinson's most recent movie or series?
Rowan Atkinson's most recent release is Man vs Baby, which premiered on December 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Rowan Atkinson appeared in?
On television, Rowan Atkinson has appeared in Mr. Bean, Top Gear, Man vs Bee, The Daily Show.
Rowan Atkinson
1955-01-06 · Consett, County Durham, UK
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson CBE (born 6 January 1955), is an English comedian, screenwriter, and actor. He is most famous for his work on the satirical sketch comedy show Not The Nine O'Clock News, and the sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean, and The Thin Blue Line. He has been listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest actors in British comedy, and amongst the top 50 comedy actors ever in a 2005 poll of fellow comedians.
Atkinson was born in Consett, County Durham, England. The youngest of four brothers, his parents were Eric Atkinson, a farmer and company director, and Ella May (née Bainbridge), who married on 29 June 1945. His three older brothers are Paul, who died as an infant; Rodney, a Eurosceptic economist who narrowly lost the UK Independence Party leadership election in 2000 and Rupert.