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Rowan Atkinson

English actor, comedian, and screenwriter (born 1955)
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Summary

Rowan Atkinson was born on January 6, 1955[1], in Consett[2]. He died on October 12, 2026[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], comedian[6], voice actor[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.04% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263,866 views/month, #403 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Newcastle upon Tyne[10]
  • Father: Eric Atkinson[11]
  • Mother: Ella May Bainbridge[12]
  • Spouse: Sunetra Sastry[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
  • Native language: English[15], British English[16]
  • Occupation: screenwriter[17], electrical engineer[18], actor[19], manufacturer[20], film producer[21], television director[22], supporting actor[23]
  • Educated at: Newcastle University[24], The Queen's College[25], Chorister School[26], St. Bees School[27]
  • Notable work: Mr Bean[28], The Lion King[29], Scooby-Doo[30], Johnny English[31], Wonka[32]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[33], British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[34], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance[35], Order of the British Empire[36], British Academy Television Awards[37], Laurence Olivier Awards[38], Diamond Play Button[39]
  • Influenced by: Jacques Tati[40], Charlie Chaplin[41], Pink Panther[42]
  • Sex or gender: male[43]
  • Commons category: Rowan Atkinson[44]
  • Unmarried partner: Leslie Ash[45], Louise Ford[46]
  • Academic degree: Bachelor of Engineering[47]
  • Residence: The Old Rectory[48]
  • Family name: Atkinson[49]
  • Given name: Rowan[50], Sebastian[51]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Rowan Atkinson[52]
  • Honorific suffix: CBE[53]
  • Medical condition: stuttering[54]

Why It Matters

Rowan Atkinson has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Rowan Atkinson born?

Rowan Atkinson's place of birth was Consett[2].

Who were Rowan Atkinson's parents?

Rowan Atkinson's father was Eric Atkinson[11]. Rowan Atkinson's mother was Ella May Bainbridge[12].

Who was Rowan Atkinson married to?

Rowan Atkinson's spouses include Sunetra Sastry[13].

What did Rowan Atkinson do for work?

Rowan Atkinson worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], comedian[6], voice actor[7], and stage actor[8].

Where did Rowan Atkinson go to school?

Rowan Atkinson was educated at Newcastle University[24], The Queen's College[25], Chorister School[26], and St. Bees School[27].

What awards did Rowan Atkinson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[33], British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[34], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance[35].

Related Entities

Bean Blackadder Four Weddings and a Funeral Hot Shots! Part Deux Jacques Tati Johnny English Johnny English Reborn Johnny English Strikes Again Love Actually Mr Bean Mr. Bean's Holiday Never Say Never Again Newcastle University Rat Race Scooby-Doo United Kingdom Wonka

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  1. [2] ↑ . chroniclelive.co.uk. chroniclelive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  38. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  43. [40] ↑ . YouTube video. wikidata.org.
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  53. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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