Rowan Atkinson is the most recognizable and beloved comic actor for generations of spectators. He was remembered for several roles, but in his career there are many paintings of different genres. From the first minutes, the actor interests the viewer, amuses and teaches him.
The actor is known to many viewers thanks to the series "Mr. Bean." All films, the list of which includes more than 4 dozen, are independent films.
Reluctant Eccentric
Rowan Atkinson presented the world with an incomparable character, over whose generations he has been laughing for more than one generation. Perhaps there is no such person who Mr. Bean does not make laugh. The list of films with Rowan Atkinson is quite large, but the actor was remembered precisely for the role of an eccentric Englishman in a tweed suit.
However, the actor himself considers himself a boring person, saying that the stigma of “Mr. Bean” is one of the costs of the profession. By the way, the first popularity of Rowan Atkinson was brought not by Mr. Bean, but by aristocrat Sir Edmund from The Black Viper. The specifics of the film fell in love with the British for the exaggerated image of a typical Englishman. Sitcom eventually became one of the most successful in BBC history.
The most popular are films about Mr. Bean, the list of which includes a full-length picture of 1997.
Episodes of the series that instantly won success with the viewer:
- "Mr. Bean is the first and best series."
- "Mr. Bean is returning."
- "Mr. Bean goes to town."
- "Mr. Bean and his troubles."
- "On the road again."
- "Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Bean."
- "Think of the children."
- "Do it yourself".
- "Mr. Bean is on his way again."
- "Back to school, Mr. Bean."
- "Your submission."
- "Good night, Mr. Bean."
- "A haircut from Mr. Bean of London."
- "Mr. Bean is on vacation."
It is noteworthy that Rowan Atkinson never studied acting. He graduated from Oxford with a technical degree. At university, he first tried himself as a comedian. Many colorful sketches invented by students, Rowan Atkinson included in his films. In addition, in Oxford, the actor met the future screenwriter of most of his jokes - Richard Curtis. Later, comedian Agnus Dayton joined the creative tandem. The company was a regular at humorous festivals, at one of which Rowan Atkinson was noticed by the BBC directors.
All the films of Mr. Bean, the list of which includes dozens of episodes, include Atkinson's many humorous preparations.
New Charlie Chaplin
For a long time, critics did not take Rowan Atkinson seriously. His jokes did not fit into the framework of typical English humor, distinguished by subtlety and intelligence. But the exit of the sitcom “Mr. Bean” radically changed the opinion of observers. After the first season, newspaper headlines hailed Rowan Atkinson as the new Charlie Chaplin. The actor got such a nickname for Mr. Bean's peculiarity to make the audience laugh, without saying a word.
The most important character in Atkinson's life is a nine-year-old boy in the body of an adult man. Therefore, Mr. Bean is especially loved by children. He is not just a mischievous person who violates all kinds of rules, he allows children to understand the adult world through jokes. And at the same time, every adult, looking at the hero of the series, feels like a child.
All the films “Mr. Bean”, the list of which is quite large, differ in the original plot and the vivid play of the actors.
From sketching to painting
After successful TV shows and sketch shows, Atkinson took up feature films. Almost all of his paintings were comedic and parody. The most prominent films featuring Rowan Atkinson are:
- "Agent Joni English" - the picture is a parody of the film "Agent 007" and films about super-agents in general. For the role of Joni English, Rowan Atkinson received the European Film Awards in the "Best Actor" category.
- “Rat Race” - a film with a classic plot once again encourages the audience to laugh at people who want easy money.
- “Dennis Jennings's Date” is a story about a closed and unsociable sleepwalker who works as a waiter. After meeting with Emmy, he begins to reconsider his views on life and even turns to the help of a psychiatrist.
- “Four weddings and one funeral” is a film about a 32-year-old Englishman who is trying in every possible way to avoid serious relationships with women. However, having met the lovely American Carrie, he does not know how to behave.
- “Be silent in a rag” is a black comedy combining elements of a detective story and family drama.
Films with the participation of Mr. Bean, the list of which is presented above, are triumphal films that attract the attention of a sophisticated viewer.
Awards
In 1981, the actor received the BAFTA Award for "Nine-Hour News." This prize is awarded annually from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. She is awarded for achievements in the field of television. For the second time, Rowan received the same award for Black Viper 4. In total, Rowan was nominated for it 7 times.
Received the award and the series "Mr. Bean." All films, a list of which is included in a series of comedy masterpieces, were awarded the Golden Rose.
In 1982, the actor received the Laurence Olivier Theater Award. It is awarded to actors in recognition of their achievements in the field of theater. American "Emmy" in the category "Best Foreign Film" Rowan received for the acclaimed painting "Viper".
The Observer magazine included him in the list of 50 funniest actors in English comedy.
Personal life
Rowan tries not to give an interview. He does not want to answer questions about his personal life. After the success of the series “Mr. Bean,” the actor marries university friend Sunetra Sastri. He met her back in Oxford. It is known that at the first date Rowan was so worried that for several hours he could not utter a word. An unforeseen situation made the actor disappear from the date for half an hour. The lightning in his trousers broke. I had to look for a pin.
Now the Atkinsons live near Oxford. On many shootings, his wife worked as his personal make-up artist. Atkinson and Senetra have a daughter and a son. All Mr. Bean films that include episodes of children are their favorite comedies.
Interesting Facts
Thanks to the popularity of his roles and years of work, Rowan made a fortune of 100 million pounds. For one of his hobbies, the actor spares no money. He collects rare and expensive cars. For example, in his park there are such models as:
- 1952 Jaguar
- Audi A8.
- Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
- McLaren F1.
Atkinson also occasionally participates in amateur racing.
In ordinary life, a famous comedian can be described as a calm and charming person. Going on vacation, Atkinson asks local broadcasters not to show Mr. Bean on television. The list of films of the famous actor is still large enough not to recognize him on the street.
A talented actor is distinguished not only by the ability to quickly get used to any role, but also to come up with original stories for his shows. Rowan also attracted the creators of animated films. For example, he voices the Disney cartoon "The Lion King." His voice is spoken by the pompous Zazu hornbill.
All the films of Mr. Bean, a list of which is represented by more than 40 episodes of the series and a full-length picture, are unsurpassed examples of the actor’s skill and stage talent.
Interestingly, Atkinson from the moment he met with Richard Curtis became his colleague and reliable friend.