Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson CBE (born 6 January 1955) is an English actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his work on the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr. Bean (1990–1995). Atkinson first came to prominence in the BBC sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), receiving the 1981 BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance, and via his participation in The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979). His other work includes the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983), playing a bumbling vicar in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), voicing the red-billed hornbill Zazu in The Lion King (1994), and playing jewellery salesman Rufus in Love Actually (2003). Atkinson also featured in the BBC sitcom The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996). His work in theatre includes the 2009 West End revival of the musical Oliver!.
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| Full name at birth | Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
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| Claim to fame | Blackadder, Mr. Bean, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Johnny English
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| Date of birth | 6 January 1955
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| Place of birth | Consett, County Durham, England, UK
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| Occupation | Actor, Writer, Comedian
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| Height | 5' 11¼" (181 cm)
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| Weight | 178 lbs (81 kg)
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| Residence | Consett, County Durham, England, UK
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| Net worth | $130,000,000 USD
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- Rides go-karts round his tennis courts and, according to Stephen Fry (his best man), "hasn't got an ounce of showbiz in him".
- Along with Tony Robinson and Tim McInnerny, he is one of only three actors to appear in all four "Blackadder" series: "The Black Adder" (1983), "Blackadder II" (1986), "Blackadder the Third" (1987) and "Blackadder Goes Forth" (1989).
- Education: Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK (electrical engineering); Oxford University, Oxford, UK (electrical engineering)
- Races (and also crashes) his Aston Martins in the Aston Martins Owners club series.
- Writes articles for CAR (a British car magazine).
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