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Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, CBE (born 6 January 1955) is an English actor, comedian, and screenwriter best known for his work on the sitcoms Blackadder and Mr. Bean. Atkinson first came to prominence in the sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–82), and via his participation in The Secret Policeman's Balls from 1979. His other work includes the sitcom The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996).
He was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest actors in British comedy, and amongst the top 50 comedians ever, in a 2005 poll of fellow comedians. He has also had cinematic success with his performances in the Mr. Bean movie adaptations Bean and Mr. Bean's Holiday, and also in Johnny English (2003) and its sequel Johnny English Reborn (2011).
Atkinson, the youngest of four brothers, was born in Consett, County Durham, England on 6 January 1955. His parents were Eric Atkinson, a farmer and company director, and Ella May (née Bainbridge), who married on 29 June 1945. His three older brothers are Paul, who died as an infant; Rodney, a Eurosceptic economist who narrowly lost the United Kingdom Independence Party leadership election in 2000; and Rupert. Atkinson was brought up Anglican, and was educated at Durham Choristers School a preparatory school, St. Bees School, and Newcastle University, where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Mr. Bean is a British sitcom created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, and starring Atkinson in the title role. Atkinson co-wrote all fifteen episodes with either Curtis, Robin Driscoll, or both, with Ben Elton co-writing the pilot. Thirteen of the episodes were broadcast on ITV, from the pilot on 1 January 1990, until "Goodnight Mr. Bean" on 31 October 1995. A clip show, "The Best Bits of Mr. Bean", was broadcast on 15 December 1995, and one episode, "Hair by Mr. Bean of London", was not broadcast until 2006 on Nickelodeon.
Based on a character originally developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master's degree at Oxford University, the series follows the exploits of Mr. Bean, described by Atkinson as "a child in a grown man's body", in solving various problems presented by everyday tasks and often causing disruption in the process. Bean rarely speaks, and the largely physical humour of the series is derived from his interactions with other people and his unusual solutions to situations. The series was influenced by physical performers such as Jacques Tati and comic actors from silent films.
Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis, CBE (born 8 November 1956) is an English screenwriter, producer and film director, who was born in New Zealand to Australian parents. One of Britain's most successful comedy screenwriters, he is known primarily for romantic comedy films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Notting Hill, and Love Actually, as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Vicar of Dibley. He is also the founder of the British charity Comic Relief along with Lenny Henry.
In 2007, Curtis received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award, the highest award the British Film Academy can give a filmmaker. Curtis received the BAFTA Humanitarian Award at the 2008 Britannia Awards, for co-creating Comic Relief and contributions to other charitable causes.
Curtis was born in Wellington, New Zealand, the son of Australian parents Glyness S. and Anthony J. Curtis, who was an executive at Unilever. His father was a Czechoslovakian refugee who moved to Australia when aged thirteen. Curtis and his family lived in several different countries during his childhood, including Sweden and the Philippines, before moving to England when he was 11.
Actors: Ernesto Cortázar (composer), Willy Ortlieb (actor), Willy Ortlieb (actor), Kathleen Reed (actress), Dan Glenn (actor), Hari Mahesh (producer), Hari Mahesh (actor), Hari Mahesh (editor), Hari Mahesh (director), Lisa Sanchez (actress), Jim Tuck (actor), Lee Chapa (actor), Jack Gittings (editor), Joshua Paul Miller (actor), Fernanda Espíndola (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: David Haynes (writer), David Haynes (director), David Haynes (editor), David Haynes (producer), David Haynes (composer), Frank Cortese (actor), Bill Cross (actor),
Genres: Short, Thriller,Actors: Deborah Abbott (actress), Kirk Hunter (actor), Ray Prewitt (actor), Tom LeGros (producer), Tom LeGros (director), Tom LeGros (writer), Scott Perry (producer), Bonnie Brantley (actress), Tyler Bryce (actor), Kerry Awn (actor), Andy Cobb (actor), Summer Wilson (actress), Beka Kratuchvil (actress), Cole Spainhour (actor), Thomas Pedley (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi,Actors: Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor), Graham Chapman (actor),
Plot: Why are we here, what's it all about? The Monty Python-team is trying to sort out the most important question on Earth: what is the meaning of life? They do so by exploring the various stages of life, starting with birth. A doctor seems more interested in his equipment than in delivering the baby or caring for the mother, a Roman Catholic couple have quite a lot of children because 'every sperm is sacred'. In the growing and learning part of life, catholic schoolboys attend a rather strange church service and ditto sex education lesson. Onto war, where an officer's plan to attack is thwarted by his underlings wanting to celebrate his birthday and an officer's leg is bitten off by presumably an African tiger. At middle age a couple orders 'philosophy' at a restaurant, after which the film continues with live organ transplants. The autumn years are played in a restaurant, which, after being treated to the song 'Isn't It Awfully Nice to Have a Penis?' by an entertainer, sees the arrival of an extremely fat man. He can eat a lot, but also throw up quite copiously. The Grim Reaper brings for the final stage of human life, death, a visit to a mansion, where the people are rather interested in him. But life doesn't stop at death. It's onto heaven, where it's always Christmas.
Keywords: 1870s, 1910s, 1980s, 19th-century, 20th-century, absurd-humor, absurdism, acting-like-a-fish, actor-playing-multiple-roles, africaActors: David Hemmings (actor), David Warner (actor), Prudence Emery (miscellaneous crew), David Hemmings (producer), Virginia McKenna (actress), John Hurt (actor), Milena Canonero (costume designer), Christopher Plummer (actor), Peter Bowles (actor), Donald Sutherland (actor), James Mitchell (producer), Patricia Hodge (actress), Eric Boyd-Perkins (editor), Monique Champagne (miscellaneous crew), Stuart Cooper (director),
Plot: Contract hit man Jay Mallory works for an unknown organization. He returns home to his downtown Montréal apartment one winter day to find that his wife, Celandine, is gone. Mallory initially thinks that Celandine has left on her own volition since theirs was a sometimes stormy, albeit passionate, relationship. However, words from Mallory's main point of contact at the organization, Burbank, indicate that Celandine's disappearance may be associated with Mallory's last hit. Shortly after their discussion, Burbank himself disappears. The organization assigns Mallory another job in Suffolk, England. Mallory has a feeling that there is something unusual about this job - he is given little initial information including not knowing who the target is - and that it too is associated with Celandine's disappearance. Despite feeling that he may be being set up, Mallory decides to take the job anyway to see how it plays out and if it leads him back to Celandine.
Keywords: based-on-novel, bathtub, betrayal, canadian-noir, contract-killing, cornflakes, death-of-protagonist, disappearance, female-nudity, flashbackActors: Michael Palin (writer), Mark Shivas (producer), Julian Holloway (actor), Sarah Douglas (actress), Terry Jones (writer), Warren Mitchell (actor), Brian Wilde (actor), George Innes (actor), Gretchen Franklin (actress), David Collings (actor), Hilda Barry (actress), Clifford Rose (actor), Hugh Walters (actor), Brian Coburn (actor), George Tovey (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: John Moore (actor), William Burleigh (actor), Johnny Downes (producer), Robert Bartlett (actor), Anthony Buckeridge (writer), Ian Gardiner (actor), Iain Burton (actor), David Schulten (actor), Edward McMurray (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Charles Hawtrey (actor), John Gilling (writer), James Needs (editor), Renée Glynne (miscellaneous crew), Valentine Dyall (actor), Anthony Hinds (producer), Stuart Saunders (actor), Laurence Naismith (actor), Jimmy Hanley (actor), Aubrey Dexter (actor), Merle Tottenham (actress), Godfrey Grayson (writer), Godfrey Grayson (director), Constance Smith (actress), Anthony La Penna (actor),
Genres: Crime, Drama,Actors: George A. Cooper (director), Jeff Barlow (actor), John East (actor), Will Scott (writer), Chris Walker (actor), May Price (actress),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Mauritz Stiller (director), Richard Lund (actor), Stina Berg (actress), Mauritz Stiller (writer), John Ekman (actor), Greta Almroth (actress), Ester Julin (writer), Oscar Winge (actor), Greta Pfeil (actress),
Genres: Short,Rowan Atkinson tells the Gospel of John in 'We are most amused', broadcast on ITV on November 15th marking Prince Charles's 60th birthday.
The full length and official Rowan Atkinson Live DVD is now available on Youtube! Whether mesmerising us with the sheer visual mastery of Mr. Bean, beguiling us with the acerbic wit of Edmund Blackadder, or simply entertaining us as the suave, but rather hapless British Secret Agent Johnny English, you surely won't have escaped the comic genius that is Rowan Atkinson. In Rowan Atkinson Live, co-written with Richard Curtis (4 Weddings & a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and Ben Elton, Atkinson runs the whole gamut of his remarkably versatile 30 year career, with sketches, mimes and monologue's that are guaranteed to have you shedding tears of laughter. Performing live on stage alongside "straight man" Angus Deayton, the show features a number of original and familiar routines, incl...
A classic bit by comedian, Rowan Atkinson. A teacher does roll call with a class register full of hilarious dirty names. Whether mesmerising us with the sheer visual mastery of Mr. Bean, beguiling us with the acerbic wit of Edmund Blackadder, or simply entertaining us as the suave, but rather hapless British Secret Agent Johnny English, you surely won't have escaped the comic genius that is Rowan Atkinson. In Rowan Atkinson Live, co-written with Richard Curtis (4 Weddings & a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and Ben Elton, Atkinson runs the whole gamut of his remarkably versatile 30 year career, with sketches, mimes and monologue's that are guaranteed to have you shedding tears of laughter. Performing live on stage alongside 'straight man' Angus Deayton, the show features a number o...
Rowan Atkinson interviewing Elton John about his latest album, and it seems like something is bugging him.
SINGER flirts wildly in a tiny dress with comic Rowan's doctor alter-ego in clip to promote organ donation.
I only added the subtitles:)
In this funny sketch, Rowan plays the devil, also known as 'Toby', he welcomes new people to hell! Selected Highlights from Rowan's stand up tours during the years 1981 to 1986. Whether mesmerising us with the sheer visual mastery of Mr. Bean, beguiling us with the acerbic wit of Edmund Blackadder, or simply entertaining us as the suave, but rather hapless British Secret Agent Johnny English, you surely won't have escaped the comic genius that is Rowan Atkinson. In Rowan Atkinson Live, co-written with Richard Curtis (4 Weddings & a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and Ben Elton, Atkinson runs the whole gamut of his remarkably versatile 30 year career, with sketches, mimes and monologue's that are guaranteed to have you shedding tears of laughter. Performing live on stage alongside ...
Another must see classic sketch from Rowan Atkinson. Playing on the stereotype of drunk English people going for a curry after the pub, the sketch pokes fun at the ridiculous situation of a waiter taking orders from rowdy drunks. rowan atkinson stand up comedy funny mr bean mr. mr.bean silly comico cartoon angus deayton live blackadder black adder fatal beatings not the nine clock news johnny english 1981 1986
http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/ Car enthusiast and star of Blackadder, Rowan Atkinson, gets into the driving seat.
Rowan Atkinson Family and Personal Life Rowan Sebastian Atkinson was born on 6 January, 1955, in Consett, Co. Durham, UK, to Ella May (Bainbridge) and Eric Atkinson. His father owned a farm, where Rowan grew up with his two older brothers, Rupert and Rodney. He attended Newcastle University and Oxford University where he earned degrees in electrical engineering. During that time, he met screenwriter Richard Curtis, with whom he wrote and performed comedy revues.Rowan Atkinson was formerly in a relationship with actress Leslie Ash. He married Sunetra Sastry in February 1990. The couple first met in the late 1980s, when she was working as a makeup artist with the BBC. They were divorced on 10 November 2015.
Gleich von Anfang an erwies sich Comedy-Star Rowan Atkinson als der wohl eloquenteste Interviewpartner, der je bei 20 Minuten Online zu Besuch war. Dabei drehte sich das Gespräch um Schweizer, Agenten, Autos und einen Fluch oder Segen Namens Mr. Bean. Zur Story: http://www.20min.ch/life/kino/story/-Die-Schweizer-sind-nicht-allzu-genau-definiert--29680400
A rare chance to see comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson in the hot seat talking to Parkinson about filming that famous last scene in Blackadder and being the international face of Mr Bean. Free video clip from the popular british talk show 'Parkinson'.
Rowan Atkinson interviews Elton John at Hysteria 3 (1991)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/ Car enthusiast and star of Blackadder, Rowan Atkinson, gets into the driving seat.
Documentary about Mr Bean and all Rowan atkinson's career as a comedian.
This exclusive behind the scenes clip shows Rowan Atkinson recording the voice for the Mr Bean Animated Series at Fitzrovia Post House. Stay tuned, click here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToMrBean Welcome to the Official Mr Bean channel. The first episode of the original Mr Bean series starring Rowan Atkinson was first broadcast on 1st January 1990. Since then Mr Bean has become known all over the world. Created by Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll, there were only 14 episode of the live action series ever made. To find out more about Mr Bean visit: http://www.mrbean.co.uk Mr Bean on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mrbean Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mrbean
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Rowan Atkinson Interview in New Delhi 2011 subscribe for more videos: Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, CBE is an English actor, comedian, and screenwriter best known for his work on the sitcoms Blackadder and Mr. Bean. In thin video he is giving an interview about car that he has came to see car racing because his love for car for more videos like this like and subscribe Rowan Atkinson Interview in New Delhi 2011
StuTV sprak Rowan Atkinson over zijn comeback als de sukkelige MI7-agent Johnny English in Johnny English Reborn. Labels: StuTV, Johnny English Reborn, Rowan Atkinson, Mr. Bean, Bean, Mr Bean, Blackadder, Johnny English, Eye of the Tiger, Can't Go Back, Clip, Trailer, Interview, Amsterdam, Nederland, Netherlands
Ethan Hewson is a young and talented you filmmaker from Geraldine, NZ. He has been making short films and stop-motion videos for 5 years now. In this video he shares his story, some of his work, and tip & advice for new filmmakers. Ethan Hewson - Filmmaker Ethan relaxed himself into the padded blue chair awaiting his first question. “What is your name, and what do you do?” I asked the 17 year old who was aware I knew the both answers perfectly well. “My name is Ethan Hewson, and I’m a film maker” he replied in a stylised, Rowan Atkinson voice. His believable yet almost sarcastic impersonation amused me, causing me to join him laughing. Over the past 5 years this local Geraldine teen has been making films. He has acquired, practiced, and grasped valuable understandings that couldn’t ha...
Quick interview on LearningPlanet with Rowan Atkinson
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Rowan Atkinson tells the Gospel of John in 'We are most amused', broadcast on ITV on November 15th marking Prince Charles's 60th birthday.
The full length and official Rowan Atkinson Live DVD is now available on Youtube! Whether mesmerising us with the sheer visual mastery of Mr. Bean, beguiling us with the acerbic wit of Edmund Blackadder, or simply entertaining us as the suave, but rather hapless British Secret Agent Johnny English, you surely won't have escaped the comic genius that is Rowan Atkinson. In Rowan Atkinson Live, co-written with Richard Curtis (4 Weddings & a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and Ben Elton, Atkinson runs the whole gamut of his remarkably versatile 30 year career, with sketches, mimes and monologue's that are guaranteed to have you shedding tears of laughter. Performing live on stage alongside "straight man" Angus Deayton, the show features a number of original and familiar routines, incl...
A classic bit by comedian, Rowan Atkinson. A teacher does roll call with a class register full of hilarious dirty names. Whether mesmerising us with the sheer visual mastery of Mr. Bean, beguiling us with the acerbic wit of Edmund Blackadder, or simply entertaining us as the suave, but rather hapless British Secret Agent Johnny English, you surely won't have escaped the comic genius that is Rowan Atkinson. In Rowan Atkinson Live, co-written with Richard Curtis (4 Weddings & a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and Ben Elton, Atkinson runs the whole gamut of his remarkably versatile 30 year career, with sketches, mimes and monologue's that are guaranteed to have you shedding tears of laughter. Performing live on stage alongside 'straight man' Angus Deayton, the show features a number o...
Rowan Atkinson interviewing Elton John about his latest album, and it seems like something is bugging him.
SINGER flirts wildly in a tiny dress with comic Rowan's doctor alter-ego in clip to promote organ donation.
I only added the subtitles:)
In this funny sketch, Rowan plays the devil, also known as 'Toby', he welcomes new people to hell! Selected Highlights from Rowan's stand up tours during the years 1981 to 1986. Whether mesmerising us with the sheer visual mastery of Mr. Bean, beguiling us with the acerbic wit of Edmund Blackadder, or simply entertaining us as the suave, but rather hapless British Secret Agent Johnny English, you surely won't have escaped the comic genius that is Rowan Atkinson. In Rowan Atkinson Live, co-written with Richard Curtis (4 Weddings & a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and Ben Elton, Atkinson runs the whole gamut of his remarkably versatile 30 year career, with sketches, mimes and monologue's that are guaranteed to have you shedding tears of laughter. Performing live on stage alongside ...
Another must see classic sketch from Rowan Atkinson. Playing on the stereotype of drunk English people going for a curry after the pub, the sketch pokes fun at the ridiculous situation of a waiter taking orders from rowdy drunks. rowan atkinson stand up comedy funny mr bean mr. mr.bean silly comico cartoon angus deayton live blackadder black adder fatal beatings not the nine clock news johnny english 1981 1986
http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/ Car enthusiast and star of Blackadder, Rowan Atkinson, gets into the driving seat.
Rowan Atkinson Family and Personal Life Rowan Sebastian Atkinson was born on 6 January, 1955, in Consett, Co. Durham, UK, to Ella May (Bainbridge) and Eric Atkinson. His father owned a farm, where Rowan grew up with his two older brothers, Rupert and Rodney. He attended Newcastle University and Oxford University where he earned degrees in electrical engineering. During that time, he met screenwriter Richard Curtis, with whom he wrote and performed comedy revues.Rowan Atkinson was formerly in a relationship with actress Leslie Ash. He married Sunetra Sastry in February 1990. The couple first met in the late 1980s, when she was working as a makeup artist with the BBC. They were divorced on 10 November 2015.
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