Rowan Atkinson 3D model

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Rowan Atkinson, the multifaceted English actor, comedian and screenwriter born January 6, 1955, is renowned for his exceptional work on beloved sitcoms like Blackadder and Mr. Bean. Rising to prominence within BBC's influential sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News from 1979 to 1982, Atkinson garnered a 1981 BAFTA Award for Best Entertainment Performance, solidifying his reputation with a captivating presence at The Secret Policeman's Ball starting in 1979. With an extensive filmography that includes Never Say Never Again, where he shone as James Bond in the 1983 blockbuster, his on-screen persona extends to playing a hapless vicar in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) and bringing iconic voice acting flair to The Lion King's (1994) Zazu, while also taking part in The Thin Blue Line BBC sitcom from 1995 to 1996. Atkinson has been honored by featuring in West End revivals of the musical Oliver! back in 2009. Recognized among the most humorous figures in British comedy history by The Observer's 50 Funniest Actors list and within a top 50 comedians poll by fellow professionals in 2005, he boasts numerous accolades, including his esteemed 1981 BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance and an Olivier Award earned for outstanding theatrical performance in Rowan Atkinson in Revue (1981). Furthermore, success is well-documented in cinematic collaborations through films such as Bean, Mr. Bean's Holiday, as well as throughout Johnny English movie series between the years 2003 to 2018. Today, he proudly takes on title role appearances in Maigret since its premiere in 2016 and ongoing seasons.