"People think because I can make them laugh on the stage, I'll be able to make them laugh in person. That isn't the case at all. I am essentially a rather quiet, dull person, who just happens to be a performer. "

The Man With the Rubber Face

Rowan Atkinson is British comedian and actor who is best known for his character Mr. Bean.

Atkinson was raised by Anglican farmers, Eric Atkinson and Ella May. His education spans electrical engineering, comedy, and acting.

Atkinson began performing comedy with a one-man show and Angus Deayton as the straight man. It was filmed for television, but continues to be a popular video. Atkinson's comedic style can be discribed as planned and tightly scripted. His comedy is viewed through his performance rather than through conversation, discussion, or verbal exchange. He has become"the man with the rubber face."

Atkinson married Sunetra Sastry in 1990 and has two children. Aside from his comic talent, Rowan also enjoys fast cars. He owns an Aston Martin, a UK HGV licence, and writes for the British magazine Evo.