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Born: 6 January 1955 · Age: 71
Rowan Atkinson is 71 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 6 January 1955.
English comedian and actor who created Mr Bean and starred as Blackadder in the classic BBC comedy
Did you know?He holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from Oxford University.
Rowan Atkinson is one of Britain's most loved comic actors. He studied electrical engineering at Oxford before comedy took over. Blackadder made him a TV star across four very different series. Mr Bean, almost without words, became a worldwide hit. His comedy is often physical and exact. He also starred in the Johnny English spy spoofs. He appeared as Mr Bean at the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (born 6 January 1955) is an English actor, comedian, and writer. He first gained success on the sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), before going on to play the title roles in the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr.
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Profile
English actor and comedian, born 1955
Rowan Atkinson was born in Consett, County Durham, on 6 January 1955.
He studied at Newcastle and Oxford.
He starred in Blackadder from 1983.
Mr Bean first aired in 1990.
Career highlights
Did you know?He is a keen car enthusiast and has raced classic cars.
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Last reviewed: October 2026