Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (born 6 January 1955) is an English comedian, actor and writer. He is most famous for his work in 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 acts in British comedy, and amongst the top 50 comedy acts ever in a 2005 poll of fellow comedians.
| Birth name | Rowan Sebastian Atkinson |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 January 1955 Consett, County Durham, England, United Kingdom |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Genres | Physical comedy |
| Influences | Peter Sellers, Charlie Chaplin, Jacques Tati |
| Influenced | Steve Pemberton, David Walliams, David Schneider |
| Spouse | Sunetra Sastry (m. 1990–present) |
| Notable works and roles | Not the Nine O'Clock News Blackadder Mr. Bean The Thin Blue Line |
| BAFTA Awards | |
| Best Light Entertainment Performance 1981 Not the Nine O'Clock News 1990 Blackadder Goes Forth | |
| Laurence Olivier Awards | |
| Best Comedy Performance 1981 Rowan Atkinson in Revue | |
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