Rowan Atkinson British Actor Born 1955 in Consett
Rowan Atkinson · television actor and film actor · British
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Biography
Rowan Atkinson is a British actor born on 6 January 1955 in Consett. Rowan Atkinson is 71 years old. He is known for playing Emile Mondavarious in Scooby-Doo (2002).
The earliest credit on record for Rowan Atkinson is Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). His filmography here covers 30 films and 10 TV series from 1979 to 2025. He has taken on roles such as Johnny English in Johnny English Strikes Again (2018), Mr. Bean in Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007) and Edmund Blackadder in Blackadder (1983). The most recent title listed is Man vs. Baby (2025). His off-screen credits include director on Blackadder, writer on 5 titles, including Man vs. Baby, and creator on Blackadder.
He also has 2 albums on record, including Live in Belfast (1980). Notable work on record includes Mr.
Awards on record come to 8 wins and one nomination. The earliest win listed is British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance in 1981 for Not the Nine O'Clock News. The list of wins runs up to British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance in 1990 for Blackadder.
Filmography
40 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025– | Man vs. Baby | Writer | TV series |
| 2023 | Wonka | Father Julius | Film |
| 2022– | Man vs. Bee | TV series | |
| 2018 | Johnny English Strikes Again | Johnny English | Film |
| 2017 | Maigret in Montmartre | Film | |
| 2017 | Night at the Crossroads | Film | |
| 2017 | Red Nose Day Actually | Film | |
| 2016– | Maigret | Jules Maigret | TV series |
| 2016 | Maigret Sets a Trap | Film | |
| 2016 | Maigret's Dead Man | Film | |
| 2011 | Johnny English Reborn | Johnny English | Film |
| 2007 | Mr. Bean's Holiday | Mr. Bean, Writer | Film |
| 2005 | Keeping Mum | Film | |
| 2005 | Spider-Plant Man | Film | |
| 2003 | Johnny English | Johnny English | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Love Actually | Film | |
| 2002 | Scooby-Doo | Emile Mondavarious | Film |
| 2001 | Rat Race | Film | |
| 2000 | Maybe Baby | Film | |
| 1999 | Blackadder: Back & Forth | Film | |
| 1997 | Bean | Mr. Bean, Writer | Film |
| 1995 | Full Throttle | Film | |
| 1995– | The Thin Blue Line | TV series | |
| 1994 | Four Weddings and a Funeral | Film | |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Film | |
| 1992– | Funny Business | TV series | |
| 1991 | Bernard and the Genie | Film | |
| 1990– | Mr. Bean | Mr. Bean | TV series |
| 1990 | The Witches | Film | |
| 1989 | The Tall Guy | Film | |
| 1988 | Blackadder: The Cavalier Years | Film | |
| 1988 | Blackadder's Christmas Carol | Ebenezer Blackadder | Film |
| 1988 | The Appointments of Dennis Jennings | Film | |
| 1986– | Blackadder II | Edmund Blackadder | TV series |
| 1984– | Weekend In Wallop | TV series | |
| 1983–1989 | Blackadder | Edmund Blackadder, Writer, Director, Creator | TV series |
| 1983 | Dead on Time | Writer | Film |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again | Film | |
| 1982 | The Secret Policeman's Other Ball | Film | |
| 1979– | Not the Nine O'Clock News | TV series |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance | Blackadder | Won |
| 1981 | British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance | Not the Nine O'Clock News | Won |
| 1981 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance | Won | |
| 1981 | Laurence Olivier Awards | Won | |
| British Academy Television Awards | Won | ||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| Diamond Play Button | Won | ||
| Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| 2003 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor | Johnny English | Nominated |
Discography
2 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Live in Belfast | Album |
| Not Just a Pretty Face | Album |
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Sunetra Sastry (1990 to 2015, divorced). He has 3 children on record. Education on record includes Newcastle University (Bachelor of Engineering, electrical engineering); Chorister School; and St. Bees School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Rowan Atkinson?
Rowan Atkinson is 71 years old, born on 6 January 1955 in Consett.
What is Rowan Atkinson known for?
Rowan Atkinson is known for playing Emile Mondavarious in Scooby-Doo (2002).
What is Rowan Atkinson’s nationality?
Rowan Atkinson is British, born in Consett.
Who has Rowan Atkinson been married to?
Rowan Atkinson’s marriages on record are to Sunetra Sastry (1990 to 2015).
Has Rowan Atkinson won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance (1990) for Blackadder.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q23760), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Eva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0
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