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Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

  • 69 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

Press clippings Page 19

Atkinson feels "Too old" to play Mr. Bean again

Rowan Atkinson is refusing to resurrect his iconic character Mr. Bean, because he's convinced he's now too old to portray the bumbling fool.

The Daily Express, 6th September 2011

Mr Bean's potential first spotted by Atkinson's brother

Mr Bean's universal appeal was first spotted by Rowan Atkinson's brother, Rodney.

Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 29th August 2011

Rowan Atkinson in hospital after 'F1 super car crash'

Actor Rowan Atkinson is in hospital after reportedly being injured in a car crash in Cambridgeshire.

BBC News, 5th August 2011

Rowan Atkinson to leave hospital after McLaren F1 crash

Comedian injures shoulder, wounds pride and wrecks his sports car in confrontation with tree and lamp-post.

Maev Kennedy and Hannah Pini, The Guardian, 5th August 2011

Rowan Atkinson in Top Gear's reasonably priced car

Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson notches up real laps of concentration as he bids to become Top Gear's fastest Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.

The Sun, 16th July 2011

Rowan Atkinson's house plans on hold over worms

Funnyman Rowan Atkinson's plans to build a futuristic home in the countryside have been put on hold after the site was invaded by slow worms.

The Daily Express, 6th June 2011

Will and Kate invite Rowan Atkinson to their big day

Rowan Atkinson is on the guest list for Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day.

Comedy Central, 26th April 2011

My Comedy Hero: Milton Jones on Rowan Atkinson

Growing up I was inspired by people in sitcoms such as Ronnie Barker and Leonard Rossiter. But, the hero I'd pick would be Rowan Atkinson. I became aware of him when he used to do sketches on Not the Nine O'Clock News and it was clear that he was the star. Although he was doing different characters there was always a Rowan Atkinson angle on them and his was the line that the audience waited for. And as with all great people, even if his line wasn't always the punchline, he managed to make each one funny. He has very good verbal and physical timing and it's rare for that to come together.

Brian Donaldson and Milton Jones, The List, 14th April 2011

A naïve vicar (Rowan Atkinson) is blissfully unaware that his wife (Kristin Scott Thomas) is falling for her golf instructor (Patrick Swayze) and that his children are up to no good. Fortunately a housekeeper (Maggie Smith) arrives to spring-clean the family in her own special way. Fun British comedy.

The Telegraph, 22nd March 2011

Sick Atkinson Delays Filming

Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson has been forced to postpone filming on his new movie after falling sick.

Contact Music, 9th October 2010

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