Rowan Atkinson is the legendary actor that has blessed our screens for decades. Popularly known for his comic 1990 character, Mr. Bean, Atkinson has become one of the richest comedians in the world.

In this article, you will find out his net worth, source of income, and profile.

Rowan Atkinson Biography

Rowan Atkinson is an English actor, screenwriter, and comedian, born on January 6, 1955, in England. He schooled at the Durham Chorister Preparatory School before attending St Bees School. After bagging top grades in science A levels, Atkinson went on to further his education at Newcastle University. At the university, he studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Later on, in 1975, he got a degree of MSc in Electrical Engineering at The Queen’s College, Oxford. It was the same college that made him an Honorary fellow in 2006.

Career

Atkinson’s career started with radio comedy shows for BBC Radio 3 in 1979 titled “The Atkinson People”. The show consisted of interviews with fictional characters played by Atkinson himself. It was also co-written by him alongside Richard Curtis.

The comedian’s switch from radio to Tv did not take up to one year as he went on to create a one-off pilot for London Weekend Television titled “Canned Laughter” in the same year. After his Television break, he featured in televised skits with top performers like Elton John, Kate Bush, and John Cleese (Beekeeping). He also performed solo skits on Television at various British events.

Atkinson is best known for his character as Mr. Bean, however, part of his big break story was BBC’s 1979 “Not the Nine O’Clock News” produced by his friend, John Lloyd. He was a main sketch writer for the show and starred alongside personalities like Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones, and Mel Smith.

The success of “Not the Nine O’Clock News” led to his feature on one of the best British comedy shows of its time- “The Black Adder”. The show was a popular Tv show in the 1980s that made Atkinson amass so much love from fans. However, it didn’t take long before “Mr. Bean” showed up and shifted their attention. The 1990 classic was the character he was and is still known for to date.

He has since created and featured in several movies and stage shows, some of which are highlighted below.

Films

• The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996)
• The Witches (1990)
• Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
• The Lion King (1994)
• Bean (1997)
• Rat Race (2001)
• Scooby-Doo (2002)
• Johnny English (2003)
• Keeping Mum (2005)
• Johnny English Reborn (2011)
• Huan Le Xi Ju Ren (2017)
• Man vs. Bee (2022)

Stage

• Rowan Atkinson in Revue (1981)
• The Sneeze (1988)
• Oliver! (2009)
• Quartermaine’s Terms (2013)

Awards

Atkinson was honored as the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.

He has other awards like the British Academy Television Award and the Laurence Olivier Award. Some of his awards are highlighted below.

• Laurence Olivier Award for “Best Comedy Performance”- 1981
• British Academy Television Award for “Best Entertainment Performance”- 1981, 1990
• British Comedy Award for “Best Entertainment Performance”- 1990

Rowan Atkinson Net Worth

Rowan Atkinson has an estimated net worth of $150 Million. He makes his fortune from professional acting and comedy.