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Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films
Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

  • 69 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer
Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Rowan Atkinson CBE is an English actor, writer and comedian who first found fame in the late 1970s. He achieved stardom in satirical sketch show Not The Nine O'Clock News, cementing his popularity in hit 80s sitcom Blackadder, and entering the 1990s in Mr Bean. Bean has proved an international smash success with two feature films to date. Atkinson is also known for playing the lead in three Johnny English spy movie spoofs.

Year Production Role
2025 Johnny English 4 Brand New Johnny English
2023 Blackadder: A Cunning Story Self (Archive Material)
2021 Man Vs Bee Creator
2021 Man Vs Bee
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  1. E1 - Chapter 1
  2. E2 - Chapter 2
  3. E3 - Chapter 3
  4. E4 - Chapter 4
  5. E5 - Chapter 5
  6. E6 - Chapter 6
  7. E7 - Chapter 7
  8. E8 - Chapter 8
  9. E9 - Chapter 9
 Trevor Bingley
2021 Happy Birthday Mr Bean Self
2021 Mr Bean Development Mr Bean (Voice)
2019 God's Work
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
 Various
2019 Mr Bean - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Game Over
  2. E2 - Special Delivery
  3. E3 - A Dog's Life
  4. E4 - Big Stink
  5. E5 - Birthday Bother
  6. E6 - Bed Bean
  7. E7 - Spa Day
  8. E8 - Charity Bean
  9. E9 - Bean Encore
  10. E10 - Mobile Home
  11. E11 - Haunted House
  12. E12 - Eau De Bean
  13. E13 - Running On Empty
  14. E14 - Bean Bug
  15. E15 - Coffee Bean
  16. E16 - The Big Freeze
  17. E17 - Scrapper Cleans Up
  18. E18 - Coach Trip
  19. E19 - Save That Tree
  20. E20 - For Sale
  21. E21 - Jumping Bean
  22. E22 - Cat Chaos
  23. E23 - Stick It
  24. E24 - Bean At The Museum
  25. E25 - A Car For Irma
  26. E26 - Trophy Bean
 Executive Producer
2019 Mr Bean - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Game Over
  2. E2 - Special Delivery
  3. E3 - A Dog's Life
  4. E4 - Big Stink
  5. E5 - Birthday Bother
  6. E6 - Bed Bean
  7. E7 - Spa Day
  8. E8 - Charity Bean
  9. E9 - Bean Encore
  10. E10 - Mobile Home
  11. E11 - Haunted House
  12. E12 - Eau De Bean
  13. E13 - Running On Empty
  14. E14 - Bean Bug
  15. E15 - Coffee Bean
  16. E16 - The Big Freeze
  17. E17 - Scrapper Cleans Up
  18. E18 - Coach Trip
  19. E19 - Save That Tree
  20. E20 - For Sale
  21. E21 - Jumping Bean
  22. E22 - Cat Chaos
  23. E23 - Stick It
  24. E24 - Bean At The Museum
  25. E25 - A Car For Irma
  26. E26 - Trophy Bean
 Mr Bean (Voice)
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 24
  1. E2 - Rowan Atkinson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gary Barlow, Jeff Goldblum, Imelda May
  2. Special - Highlights Special
 Guest
2018 We Are Most Amused & Amazed Self
2018 Johnny English Strikes Again Johnny English
2015 Horrible Histories - Series 6
  1. E5 - Horrid Henry VIII
  2. Special - Rotten Rulers
  3. Special - Savage Songs Special
 Henry VIII
2015 Talking Comedy Self (Archive Material)
2015 Mr Bean - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Home Movie
  2. E2 - Fish Sitting
  3. E3 - The Cruise
  4. E4 - Coconut Shy
  5. E5 - Green Bean
  6. E6 - Cash Machine
  7. E7 - Litterbugs
  8. E8 - Rat Trap
  9. E9 - Valentine's Bean
  10. E10 - All You Can Eat
  11. E11 - Flat Pack
  12. E12 - Holiday For Teddy
  13. E13 - The Newspaper
  14. E14 - Viral Bean
  15. E15 - Super Spy
  16. E16 - Scout Bean
  17. E17 - Back To School
  18. E18 - Lord Bean
  19. E19 - Car Wars
 Executive Producer
2015 Mr Bean - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Home Movie
  2. E2 - Fish Sitting
  3. E3 - The Cruise
  4. E4 - Coconut Shy
  5. E5 - Green Bean
  6. E6 - Cash Machine
  7. E7 - Litterbugs
  8. E8 - Rat Trap
  9. E9 - Valentine's Bean
  10. E10 - All You Can Eat
  11. E11 - Flat Pack
  12. E12 - Holiday For Teddy
  13. E13 - The Newspaper
  14. E14 - Viral Bean
  15. E15 - Super Spy
  16. E16 - Scout Bean
  17. E17 - Back To School
  18. E18 - Lord Bean
  19. E19 - Car Wars
  20. E49 - Pizza Bean
 Mr Bean (Voice)
2012 John Howard Davies: A Life In Comedy Self
2011 Johnny English Reborn Johnny English
2011 What's So Funny? - Series 2
  1. E1 - Episode One
 Self
2011 My Favourite Joke
  1. E6 - Episode Six
 Self (Archive Material)
2009 Not Again: Not The Nine O'Clock News Self
2008 Blackadder Rides Again Self
2008 We Are Most Amused Self
2008 Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga Self
2007 Mr Bean's Holiday Mr. Bean
2007 The Dame Edna Treatment (as Mr Bean)
  1. E1 - Episode One
 Self
2005 The Reunion: Not The Nine O'Clock News Self
2005 Keeping Mum Reverend Walter Goodfellow
2004 Arena: Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? Self
2003 Love Actually Rufus, Cartier Salesman
2003 Johnny English Johnny English
2002 Mr Bean - Series 1
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  1. E1 - In The Wild
  2. E2 - Missing Teddy
  3. E3 - Artful Bean
  4. E4 - The Fly
  5. E5 - No Parking
  6. E6 - Bean's Bounty
  7. E7 - Mime Games
  8. E8 - Spring Clean
  9. E9 - No Pets
  10. E10 - Ray Of Sunshine
  11. E11 - Birthday Bear
  12. E12 - The Mole
  13. E13 - Roadworks
  14. E14 - The Sofa
  15. E15 - Nurse!
  16. E16 - Dead Cat
  17. E17 - Gadget Kid
  18. E18 - The Visitor
  19. E19 - Royal Bean
  20. E20 - Young Bean
  21. E22 - Inventor
  22. E23 - Car Trouble
  23. E24 - Restaurant
  24. E26 - Wanted
 Executive Producer
2002 Mr Bean - Series 1
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  1. E1 - In The Wild
  2. E2 - Missing Teddy
  3. E3 - Artful Bean
  4. E4 - The Fly
  5. E5 - No Parking
  6. E6 - Bean's Bounty
  7. E7 - Mime Games
  8. E8 - Spring Clean
  9. E9 - No Pets
  10. E10 - Ray Of Sunshine
  11. E11 - Birthday Bear
  12. E12 - The Mole
  13. E13 - Roadworks
  14. E14 - The Sofa
  15. E15 - Nurse!
  16. E16 - Dead Cat
  17. E17 - Gadget Kid
  18. E18 - The Visitor
  19. E19 - Royal Bean
  20. E20 - Young Bean
  21. E22 - Inventor
  22. E23 - Car Trouble
  23. E24 - Restaurant
  24. E26 - Wanted
 Mr Bean (Voice)
2000 Blackadder - Blackadder Back & Forth
  1. Blackadder Back & Forth
 Lord Edmund Blackadder V
2000 Maybe Baby Mr. James
1998 Blackadder - Prince Of Wales Gala Special
  1. Prince Of Wales Gala Special
 Lord Blackadder
1997 Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie Mr. Bean
1996 The Thin Blue Line - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Court In The Act
  2. E2 - Ism Ism Ism
  3. E3 - Fly On The Wall
  4. E4 - Alternative Culture
  5. E5 - Come On You Blues
  6. E6 - Road Rage
  7. Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 Inspector Fowler
1995 The Thin Blue Line - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. E2 - Fire And Terror
  3. E3 - Honey Trap
  4. E4 - Rag Week
  5. E5 - Night Shift
  6. E6 - Kids Today
  7. Special - Yuletide Spirit
 Inspector Fowler
1995 The Best Of Not The Nine O'Clock News Various
1994 Four Weddings And A Funeral Father Gerald
1992 Rowan Atkinson Live Writer
1992 Rowan Atkinson Live Ensemble Actor
1991 Bernard And The Genie Boss
1990 A Bit Of Fry & Laurie - Series 2
  1. E6 - Episode Six
 Self
1990 Mr. Bean
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  1. E1 - Mr. Bean
  2. E2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean
  3. E3 - The Curse Of Mr. Bean
  4. Special - Mr. Bean's Red Nose Day
  5. E4 - Mr. Bean Goes To Town
  6. E5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean
  7. E6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again
  8. E7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean
  9. E8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426
  10. Special - Blind Date
  11. E9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean
  12. E10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean
  13. E11 - Back To School Mr. Bean
  14. Special - Torvill And Bean
  15. E12 - Tee Off, Mr. Bean
  16. E13 - Goodnight Mr. Bean
  17. E14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London
  18. Special - Funeral
 Writer
1990 Mr. Bean
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  1. E1 - Mr. Bean
  2. E2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean
  3. E3 - The Curse Of Mr. Bean
  4. Special - Mr. Bean's Red Nose Day
  5. E4 - Mr. Bean Goes To Town
  6. E5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean
  7. E6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again
  8. E7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean
  9. E8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426
  10. Special - Blind Date
  11. E9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean
  12. E10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean
  13. E11 - Back To School Mr. Bean
  14. Special - Torvill And Bean
  15. E12 - Tee Off, Mr. Bean
  16. E13 - Goodnight Mr. Bean
  17. E14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London
  18. Special - Mr. Bean's Wedding
  19. Special - Funeral
 Mr. Bean
1989 The Tall Guy Ron Anderson
1989 Blackadder - Blackadder Goes Forth
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  1. E1 - Captain Cook
  2. E2 - Corporal Punishment
  3. E3 - Major Star
  4. E4 - Private Plane
  5. E5 - General Hospital
  6. E6 - Goodbyeee
 Captain Edmund Blackadder
1988 Blackadder - 1988 Specials
  1. Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol
 Ebenezer Blackadder
1988 Blackadder - 1988 Specials
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  1. Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol
 Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire
1988 Blackadder - 1988 Specials
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  1. Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol
 Lord Edmund Blackadder
1988 Blackadder - 1988 Specials
  1. Special - The Cavalier Years
 Sir Edmund Blackadder
1988 Comic Relief
  1. E17 - Comic Relief 2019
 Father Gerald
1988 Comic Relief Various
1987 Blackadder - Black Adder The Third
  1. E6 - Duel And Duality
 MacAdder
1987 Blackadder - Black Adder The Third
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  1. E1 - Dish And Dishonesty
  2. E2 - Ink And Incapability
  3. E3 - Nob And Nobility
  4. E4 - Sense And Senility
  5. E5 - Amy And Amiability
  6. E6 - Duel And Duality
 Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire
1986 Blackadder - Blackadder II
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  1. E1 - Bells
  2. E2 - Head
  3. E3 - Potato
  4. E4 - Money
  5. E5 - Beer
  6. E6 - Chains
 Lord Edmund Blackadder
1984 Weekend In Wallop Self
1983 Dead On Time Writer
1983 Dead On Time Bernard Tripp
1983 Blackadder - The Black Adder
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  1. E1 - The Foretelling
  2. E4 - The Queen Of Spain's Beard
  3. E3 - The Archbishop
  4. E2 - Born To Be King
  5. E5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant
  6. E6 - The Black Seal
 Writer
1983 Blackadder - The Black Adder
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  1. E1 - The Foretelling
  2. E4 - The Queen Of Spain's Beard
  3. E3 - The Archbishop
  4. E2 - Born To Be King
  5. E5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant
  6. E6 - The Black Seal
 Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh
1982 Not The Nine O'Clock News - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Various
1981 Fundamental Frolics Writer
1981 Fundamental Frolics Self
1980 Not The Nine O'Clock News - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
 Various
1980 Peter Cook & Co Ensemble Actor
1980 Not The Nine O'Clock News - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
 Writer
1980 Not The Nine O'Clock News - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
 Various
1979 Not The Nine O'Clock News - Series 1
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  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E4 - Episode Four
  4. E5 - Episode Five
  5. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1979 Not The Nine O'Clock News - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Various
1979 The Atkinson People Writer
1979 The Atkinson People Ensemble Actor
1979 Canned Laughter Crew
1979 Canned Laughter Actor

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Rowan Atkinson on IMDb

Born
Thursday 6th January 1955 (69 years-old)
Stage name
Mr Bean
Full name
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
Title
Rowan Atkinson CBE
Nationality
English
National Comedy Awards, The 2023
Outstanding Comedy Actor (Longlisted)
National Television Awards, The 1997
Comedy Performer (Nominee)
National Television Awards, The 1996
Comedy Performer (Nominee)
National Television Awards, The 1995
Comedy Performer (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1994
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1992
Best Comedy (Nominee)
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1991
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1990
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Winner)
British Comedy Awards 1990
Best Comedy Entertainment Personality (Winner)
Best TV Comedy Actor (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1988
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1983
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1981
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Winner)
Olivier Awards 1981
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)

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