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Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson was born on the 6th January, 1955, in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK, to Ella May and Eric Atkinson. His father owned a farm where he grew up with his two older brothers, Rupert and Rodney. He attended Newcastle University and Oxford University where he earned degrees in elec Trical engineering. During that time, he met screenwriter Richard Curtis, with whom he wrote and performed comedy revues.
Later, he co-wrote and appeared in "Not the Nine O'Clock News" (1979), which was a huge success and spawned several best-selling books. It won an International Emmy Award and the British Academy Award for "Best Light Entertainment Programme of 1980." He won the "British Academy Award" and was named "BBC Personality of the Year" for his performing on "Not the Nine O'Clock News" (1979).
Atkinson also appeared in several movies, including Dead on Time (1983), Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) (TV) (aka "Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe"), Never Say Never Again (1983), and The Tall Guy (1989). He played "Mr. Bean" in the TV series, "Mr. Bean" (1990) but, apart from that and "Not the Nine O'Clock News" (1979), he also appeared in several other series like "The Black Adder" (1983) and "Funny Business" (1992), etc.
Atkinson enjoys nothing better than fast cars. He has been married to Sunetra Sastry since 1990, and they have two children, named Benjamin and Lily.
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Atkinson refuses to let crash stop him from driving sports car -
30 September 2011
-Actor Rowan Atkinson is refusing to let his terrifying road crash in August (11) put him off driving - he can't wait for his sports car to be mended so he can get back behind the wheel.-The Johnny English star was left in agony when he fractured his shoulder after his
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Atkinson feels 'too old' to play Mr. Bean again -
6 September 2011
-Rowan Atkinson is refusing to resurrect his iconic character Mr. Bean, because he's convinced he's now too old to portray the bumbling fool.-The Johnny English star debuted the character on TV in 1989 and the series continued until 1995, before it was adapted into two
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Atkinson arrives at film premiere in Rolls Royce -
5 September 2011
-The Rolls Royce Rowan Atkinson's spy character drives in the new Johnny English sequel was shipped to Sydney, Australia for Sunday's (04Sep11) world premiere, so the funnyman could arrive in it followed by a marching band.-Atkinson, who was involved in a car crash that
Rowan Atkinson - what members say
review by A customer from England
Still a great comedy from Richard Curtis & Rowan Atkinson 13 September 2005
review by from Nottingham, England
Blackadder Rocks 9 July 2004
review by HD from WEST BROMWICH
13 May 2004
Rowan Atkinson - filmography
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Johnny English Reborn
(2011)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike, Dominic West
Director: Oliver Parker
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When a team of ruthless assassins plot to kill the Chinese premier, the only person who can stop them from plunging the world into total chaos is bumbling secret agent Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) in this sequel featuring Gillian Anderson, Dominic West, and Rosamund Pike. Somewhere deep in Asia, ..read more »
 
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Johnny English Reborn - Blu-ray
(2011)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike, Dominic West
Director: Oliver Parker
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When a team of ruthless assassins plot to kill the Chinese premier, the only person who can stop them from plunging the world into total chaos is bumbling secret agent Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) in this sequel featuring Gillian Anderson, Dominic West, and Rosamund Pike. Somewhere deep in Asia, ..read more »
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Keeping Mum
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith
Director: Niall Johnson
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Walter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), the well meaning vicar of the parish of Little Wallop, is so obsessed with writing the perfect sermon that he is oblivious to his wife Gloria's (Kristin Scott Thomas) dalliance with her brash golf instructor Lance (Patrick Swayze); neither does he notice that his ..read more »
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Love Actually
(2003)
Starring: Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth
Director: Richard Curtis
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Written and directed by Richard Curtis and produced by Duncan Kenworthy (the team behind NOTTING HILL and FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) this zingy Brit-com weaves a vivid crazy quilt of interlocking or unrelated vignettes all dealing with the subject of love over the Christmas holidays in London. ..read more »
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Love Actually - Blu-ray
(2003)
Starring: Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth
Director: Richard Curtis
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Written and directed by Richard Curtis and produced by Duncan Kenworthy (the team behind NOTTING HILL and FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) this zingy Brit-com weaves a vivid crazy quilt of interlocking or unrelated vignettes all dealing with the subject of love over the Christmas holidays in London. ..read more »
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Johnny English - Blu-ray
(2003)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Natalie Imbruglia, John Malkovich
Director: Peter Howitt
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When the British government fears that a plan is afoot to steal the royal family's beloved crown jewels from their secure home in the Tower of London, secret agent Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) is assigned to the case. Unfortunately, English isn't the British Secret Service's first choice for the ..read more »
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Johnny English
(2003)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Natalie Imbruglia, John Malkovich
Director: Peter Howitt
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Johnny English, office worker at MI7 gets himself promoted after all the agents are blown up at a funeral. Johnny is assigned the task of protecting the Crown Jewels on the opening night of an exhibition. The gems are stolen from under his nose and now he must use all his resources to locate them ..read more »
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Scooby Doo
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rowan Atkinson
Director: Raja Gosnell
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In this live action rethink of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, director Raja Gosnell puts Fred (Freddie Prinze, Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), and Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) back into the Mystery Machine with a CGI version of the canine title character. ..read more »
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from 8,397 members
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BBC Great Comedy Moments
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: David Jason, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett
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This compilation DVD brings together nearly two hours of the funniest comedy scenes from the many classic BBC programmes. Includes clips from the likes of Blackadder, Morecambe and Wise, Only Fools And Horses, Porridge, Some Mother's Do 'Ave 'Em, Steptoe and Son and more.
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from 541 members
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Rat Race
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg
Director: Jerry Zucker
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An all-star cast proves just how far people will go for the chance to win $2 million in Jerry Zucker's RAT RACE. In the tradition of Zucker's AIRPLANE and NAKED GUN 2-1/2: THE SMELL OF FEAR, this film features wild chase scenes, slapstick comedy, sight gags, impossible situations, and zany ..read more »
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from 4,939 members
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Maybe Baby
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Dawn French, Joely Richardson
Director: Ben Elton
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Novelist-playwright-comedian-screenwriter-television writer Ben Elton (THE YOUNG ONES, BLACKADDER) tries his busy hand at directing with MAYBE BABY, a short, sweet romantic comedy about a couple very much in love but having difficulty conceiving a child. Hugh Laurie (Sam) and Joely Richardson (Lucy)..read more »
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Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie
on DVD
(1997)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed
Director: Mel Smith
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In his big-screen debut, the bumbling, barely verbal Mr. Bean lands in Los Angeles, where he has been sent to "guard" Whistler's Mother as it changes hands between the London National Art Gallery and a chic private gallery. Absurd laughs from the hilarious Atkinson.
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The Thin Blue Line - The Complete Thin B...
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Serena Evans, David Haig
Director: John Birkin
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This classic BBC comedy stars the always-ridiculous Rowan Atkinson as Inspector Raymond Fowler. The cast also features Mark Addy, Kevin Allen, Mina Anwar, and James Dreyfus. All 14 episodes of series one and two are collected here, including "Rag Week," "Fire & Terror," "Kids Today," "Court in the ..read more »
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Hot Shots Part Deux
on DVD
(1993)
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino
Director: Jim Abrahams
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A spot-on parody of TOP GUN, HOT SHOTS! follows the expolits of ace pilot Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen), who is obsessed with living down his father's disastrous reputation and winning the heart of beautiful psychiatrist Ramada (Valeria Golino) from professional and romantic rival Kent Gregory (..read more »
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Rowan Atkinson - Live
on DVD
(1992)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson
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Rowan Atkinson filmed live on stage in Boston supported by Angus Deayton in the 'straight man role'.
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Mr Bean - Vol. 2
(1991)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson
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The comedy legend Mr. Bean returns with 3 more of the original classic episodes: The Curse of Mr. Bean, Mr. Bean Goes To Town and The Trouble with Mr. Bean.
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Bernard and the Genie
(1991)
Starring: Lenny Henry, John Gabriel, Alan Cumming
Director: Paul Weiland
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A genie (Lenny Henry) is punished by an evil wizard by being confined to a lamp somewhere in Arabia. 2000 years later in England Bernard Bottle (Alan Cumming) an Art dealer, who has just been sacked by his nasty and greedy boss (Rowan Atkinson) and then discovered his girlfriend has gone off with ..read more »
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from 119 members
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The Witches
on DVD
(1990)
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Bill Paterson
Director: Nicolas Roeg
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Following the death of his parents in a car crash, young Luke is taken to England by his grandmother, who delights him with her tales of dark forces, witches, and their wicked ways. While stopping at a seaside hotel, Luke discovers a plot by the Grand High Witch to turn all the children of England ..read more »
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Mr Bean - Vol. 1
(1990)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson
Director: John Howard-Davies, John Birkin
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Three features. In 'The Return Of Mr Bean', Mr Bean is, somewhat ill-advisedly, given his first charge card. He is determined to use it in the department store, but loses it in someone else's back pocket! Also features 'Mr Bean' and 'Hair By Mr. Bean Of London'.
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Blackadder - Series 4
on DVD
(1989)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie
Director: Richard Boden
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The entire historic fourth series of the TV comedy 'Blackadder'. Episodes comprise:
Captain Cook - When General Haig unveils his new strategy to move his drinks cabinet six inches closer to Berlin, Blackadder volunteers to be Official War Artist.
Corporal Punishment - Orders for Operation ..read more »
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The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Comple...
(3 discs)
on DVD
(1989)
Starring: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Terry Jones
Director: Roger Graef
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A box set featuring all the Secret Policeman's Balls. 'Pleasure At Her Majesty's (1976)', 'Mermaid Frolics (1977)', 'The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)', 'The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1981)', 'The Secret Policeman's Third Ball (1987)', and 'The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball (1989)
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from 198 members
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Blackadder's Christmas Carol
on DVD
(1988)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Robbie Coltrane
Director: Richard Boden
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A special festive edition of the comedy classic that see's the Victorian Blackadder, and his not so trusty sidekick Baldrick, visit his Elizabethan and Regency ancestors as well as his future relatives in a clever spoof of the Charles Dickens' novel.
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The Tall Guy
on DVD
(1988)
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson
Director: Mel Smith
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Dexter King is a tall, dark actor, and stooge to a famous, funny and vastly unpleasant Ron Anderson. All that stands between Dexter King and success is his hayfever and his tight-fisted boss. Dexter meets up with a sexy nurse who seems to hold the cure for hayfever... but she has a huge sexual ..read more »
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Blackadder - Series 3
on DVD
(1987)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry
Director: Mandie Fletcher
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This third series presents more dim-witted antics from the annals of the Blackadder family. Previously aristocratic, Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) now finds himself in the midst of the Industrial Revolution as a butler and gentlemen's gentleman to the pea-brained Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie).
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Blackadder - Series 2
on DVD
(1986)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry
Director: Mandie Fletcher
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The degradation of the grand and proud tradition that is the British monarchy continues as the loathsome Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) snivels his way through the 16th century into the court of Queen Elizabeth I.
All 6 Episodes of Series 2:
1. Bells
2. Head
3. Potato
4. Money
5. Beer
6. ..read more »
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Blackadder - S02 E04 - Money
(1986)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry
Director: Mandie Fletcher
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Blackadder owes £1000 to the Bank of the Black Monks of St. Herod. If he doesn't repay it by evensong, the baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells will brutally murder him with the aid of a poker. The boys try various money-making schemes, but sadly all their efforts are in vain. Then at the eleventh ..read more »
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Blackadder - S02 E06 - Chains
(1986)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry
Director: Mandie Fletcher
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When Blackadder and Melchett are kidnapped by the evil Prince Ludwig, the Queen is given an impossible choice. She can only pay the ransom on one of them, but which one? She decides to spend the money on a big party instead. The boys eventually manage to buy their freedom by giving Ludwig some ..read more »
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Blackadder - Series 1
on DVD
(1983)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Tony Robinson
Director: Martin Shardlow, Martin Shardlow
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Throughout the ages, men of flair, faculty and outstanding courage have contributed to England's glorious heritage. Others, like the snivelling worm Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (alias The Black Adder), the bitter and twisted son of a medieval king, have emerged from the dust of dodgy documents to ..read more »
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Blackadder - S01 E01 - The Foretelling
(1983)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim Mcinnerney
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Edmund, the mostly forgotten son of Richard Duke of York, oversleeps and arrives late for the Battle of Bosworth. After accidently cutting off the head of Richard III and saving the life of the opposition leader Henry Tudor, he finds himself installed as the Duke of Edinburgh. In a bid to be taken ..read more »
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Scooby Doo
Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr.
Director: Raja Gosnell
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Ghosts haunting spooky old factories? Hip kids being brainwashed? The Darkopalypse about to engulf the world? Scooby-Doo, where are you? Well, the gang have all fallen out and dissolved the Mystery Inc partnership for good. Jinkeys! But luckily a strange invitation to solve a mystery on Spooky ..read more »
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Merry Christmas Mr. Bean
Starring: Rowan Atkinson
Director: John Birkin
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It is Christmas time and an excited Mr Bean creates his usual havoc across the festive season. He brings new meaning to "dressing" the TURKEY, whilst his girlfriend, Irma, looks forward to a very special Christmas present...
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Mr Bean - The Animated Series - Vol. 1
on DVD
Starring: Rowan Atkinson
Director: Alexei Alexeev
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Features eight hilarious animated adventures, including: 'In The Wild', 'Missing Teddy', 'No Parking', 'Bean's Bounty', 'The Fly', 'Artful Bean', 'Mime Games' and 'Spring Clean' where Bean makes housework very hard work.
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Rowan Atkinson facts
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...Being a fan of the Blackadder series I was drawn towards its humble beginnings. Rowan Atkinson plays a very nerdy, cowardly idiot (as appose to what mr Adder later became) wi...
