Person Open DS/UK/3360 Atkinson; Rowan (6 January 1955); CBE; English actor, comedian and writer Atkinson Rowan 6 January 1955 English actor, comedian and writer Male (cisgender) Rowan Sebastian Atkinson Consett, County Durham, England (born)

English Comedy Act Actor White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of Eric Atkinson (farmer and company director) and Ella May Bainbridge Sibling of Paul (died as an infant), Rodney (Eurosceptic and former UKIP Leader), and Rupert. Heterosexual Rowan Atkinson CBE is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his work on the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr. Bean (1990–1995). Atkinson first came to prominence in the BBC's sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), receiving the 1981 BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance, and via his participation in The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979). His other work includes the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983), playing a bumbling vicar in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), voicing the red-billed hornbill Zazu in The Lion King (1994), and playing jewellery salesman Rufus in Love Actually (2003). He also featured in the BBC sitcom The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996). His work in theatre includes the 2009 West End revival of the musical Oliver!. Throughout his career he has collaborated with screenwriter Richard Curtis and composer Howard Goodall, both of whom he met at the Oxford University Dramatic Society during the 1970s. In addition to his 1981 BAFTA, he received an Olivier Award for his 1981 West End theatre performance in Rowan Atkinson in Revue. He has also had cinematic success with his performances in the Mr. Bean movie adaptations Bean (1997) and Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), and also in the Johnny English film series (2003–2018). He also appears as the titular character in Maigret (2016–2017). Awards, Honours and Legacy: Atkinson was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowan_Atkinson (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 12/10/2012 RAHAKirkbride 11/7/2022 8099ed8e-ccc4-49a0-a39e-ccdfbffbd984