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A timid boy, Rowan S. Atkinson, who was bullied in school. He excelled in academics and later became a renowned actor. His portrayal of Mr Bean made him a worldwide sensation. Soma profiles him, exclusively for Different Truths.
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, better known as Mr. Bean – a renowned character that he played – was born in a middle-class family on 6th January 1955. The youngest of four brothers was educated at Durham’s choristers’ school, St. Bees school. After receiving top grade in science, A ‘level’, he secured a place at Newcastle University where he received a degree in Electrical and Electronic engineering. In 1975, he continued for the degree of MSc in Electrical Engineering at the Queen’s College, Oxford, and which made him an Honorary Fellow, in 2006.
Atkinson briefly embarked in doctoral work, before devoting his full attention to acting.
His M.Sc. thesis, published in 1978, considered the application of self turning control! Atkinson briefly embarked in doctoral work, before devoting his full attention to acting.
He was bullied all through his school because of stammering. But his academic credentials surpassed the effect of his stammer.
In the summer of 1976, Atkinson was spotted at the Edinburgh Festival by the television producer John Lloyd, who vowed to make him more famous than Chaplin.
He is an English actor, comedian and writer. He was nominated for Laurence Oliver Award for Best Actor in a musical, European Film Award, Audience Award for Best Actor, British Academy, Television Award for Comedy. In the summer of 1976, Atkinson was spotted at the Edinburgh Festival by the television producer John Lloyd, who vowed to make him more famous than Chaplin.
He won the British Academy Award and was named the BBC Personality of the Year for his performance in Not the Nine O’clock News (1979). In 1981, at the age of 26, he became the youngest performer to have his own production in the West End.
He won the British Academy Award and was named the BBC Personality of the Year for his performance in Not the Nine O’clock News (1979). In 1981, at the age of 26, he became the youngest performer to have his own production in the West End, a self -titled revue show for which he won an Olivier Award. Atkinson made his feature-film debut in the year 1983, a James Bond thriller, Never Say Never Again. In the late 80’s, he starred in a few films penned by Curtis.
Rowan Atkinson married Sunetra Sastry, an Anglo-Indian makeup artist, in February 1990.
His television character, Mr. Bean debuted on the big screen, in 1997, was an international success. In 2003, Atkinson was riding high on the international success of Johnny English, delighted millions in a skit that saw his Mr. Bean alter-ego perform the Chariots of Fire theme with the London for his services to drama and charity. He was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in 2013.
In March 2001, while Atkinson was on a holiday trip to Kenya, the pilot of his private plane fainted. He managed to maintain the plane in the air until the pilot recovered and was able to land the plane at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport.
In late 1980’s, the comedy sketch of Mr. Bean, in which he decided not to speaks a word became so popular that it became an integral part of his identity. He is still called as Mr. Bean.
In late 1980’s, the comedy sketch of Mr. Bean, in which he decided not to speaks a word became so popular that it became an integral part of his identity. He is still called as Mr. Bean. His real name Rowan Atkinson has been eclipsed by the character he immortalised.
Here are some of the responses about Atkinson:
# “I really like his comedy show. However, looks like he has a lot more to claim,” said Aurgha Das, a software professional, based in New Delhi.
# “Fabulous! Hardest part to act is comedy. In spite of facing so much criticism in real life, he managed to do it. Only a true actor can do so,” opined Arhita, a housewife, in Kolkata.
# “He is the king of slapstick comedy,” Bebeto, a Kolkata-based short filmmaker.
# Sima, a school teacher, based in Bangalore, stated, “Superb work with enormous talent, in one word ‘gifted’.”
# “Love to see him. He is so funny,” chuckled Saurav Das, an astronomer based in Houston, Texas, USA.
FHe said, “To be successful, one doesn’t need a beautiful face and a heroic body but have a skilful mind and an ability to fight.”
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This is a very well written and informative article on Rowan Atkinson whom we popularly know as Mr Bean. My heartfelt thanks to Ms. Soma Bhowmik for taking the time to write this article on such a dignified and multitalented actor.
Beautifully written. Simple, informative yet interesting.
Wah! Nice piece of information. Real name disappeared character remains 👍
“An expression of simplicity with cleverness ”
Mr Bean.
His acting creates a new way of thinking.