Rowan Atkinson is an English actor, screenwriter and comedian, he is best known for title role in the television show Mr. Bean. Atkinson was born January 6th, 1955, he started to gain recognition for his performance in Not the Nine O'clock News(1979-1982). He has been listed in the Observer as one of the top 50 funniest British Comedians and as one of the top 50 commedians ever. He has garnered additional success in the movie rendition of Mr. Bean, titled Bean, and Mr. Bean's Holiday.