Rowan Atkinson
- 69 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Rowan Atkinson pictured with new love
Rowan Atkinson has split from his wife of 23 years. The 59-year-old Mr Bean and Blackadder star is now in a relationship with a young comedy actress.
Daily Mail, 14th April 2014Rowan Atkinson working on new animated Mr Bean series
Rowan Atkinson is reportedly working on reviving hit comedy character Mr Bean for a new animated sitcom series.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2014Having enjoyed what Stephen Fry described as a "full life", Mel Smith died in July aged just 60. At this time of year, it's probably his Rockin' around the Christmas Tree duet that comes to mind first, but the clowning about was part of a rich career that shaped British comedy but also took in straight acting and directing, TV production and a modicum of high living.
Rowan Atkinson remembers a "wonderful sort of peace" in performing alongside him, and John Lloyd credits Smith with developing the naturalistic style that characterises modern alternative comedy. Lloyd and Atkinson are joined by Richard Curtis and, of course, his sketch partner Griff Rhys Jones to commemorate Mel Smith's contribution to both comedy and life in general. Home video and lots of classic sketches (which really do stand the test of time) tell the story of a beloved comic personality.
Emma Sturgess, Radio Times, 24th December 2013Comic Relief sketch prompts most complains in 2013
A Comic Relief sketch in which Rowan Atkinson played a fictional archbishop of Canterbury and compared One Direction to Jesus's disciples has attracted more complaints to the media regulator than any other TV broadcast of 2013.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 16th December 2013The League of Gentlemen reunite for charity gig
The League of Gentlemen are to reunite for a charity comedy gig in December, appearing alongside a host of other stars including Rowan Atkinson.
British Comedy Guide, 4th October 2013Blackadder in Colditz Castle idea revealed
John Lloyd, the producer of Blackadder, has revealed that he and Rowan Atkinson have had the idea of setting a new incarnation of the hit sitcom in Colditz Castle.
British Comedy Guide, 26th July 2013Rowan Atkinson's Comic Relief sketch cleared by Ofcom
The Rowan Atkinson skit, in which he played a fictional clergyman who said praying doesn't work, did not breach broadcasting code.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 1st July 2013How accurately does Blackadder reflect history?
As fans of Blackadder celebrate the 30th anniversary of the comedy's first broadcast, its stars Tony Robinson and Rowan Atkinson are recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Its fast-and-loose attitude to real events and characters is part of the appeal, but how close is any of it to real history?
Finlo Rohrer, BBC Magazine, 15th June 2013Blackadder stars honoured for Queen's Birthday
Blackadder stars Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson are amongst those to have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday list.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2013Rowan Atkinson angers his older brother over sketch
Rodney Atkinson says he was 'appalled' by his brother Rowan's foul language in his Comic Relief sketch about the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 20th March 2013