Rowan Atkinson
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Rowan Atkinson
Summary
Rowan Atkinson is a human[1]. Born in Consett[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1955[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], comedian[6], voice actor[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.04% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202,681 views/month, #403 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Rowan Atkinson was born in Consett[2].
- Rowan Atkinson's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[10].
- Rowan Atkinson was born on January 6, 1955[3].
- Rowan Atkinson's father was Eric Atkinson[11].
- Rowan Atkinson's mother was Ella May Bainbridge[12].
- Rowan Atkinson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- English was Rowan Atkinson's native language[14].
- British English was Rowan Atkinson's native language[15].
- Rowan Atkinson worked as a television actor[4].
- Rowan Atkinson worked as a film actor[5].
- Rowan Atkinson worked as a comedian[6].
- Rowan Atkinson worked as a voice actor[7].
- Rowan Atkinson worked as a stage actor[8].
- Rowan Atkinson worked as a screenwriter[16].
- Rowan Atkinson was educated at Newcastle University[17].
- Rowan Atkinson was educated at The Queen's College[18].
- Rowan Atkinson was educated at Chorister School[19].
- Rowan Atkinson was educated at St. Bees School[20].
- A notable work attributed to Rowan Atkinson is Mr Bean[21].
- A notable work attributed to Rowan Atkinson is The Lion King[22].
- A notable work attributed to Rowan Atkinson is Scooby-Doo[23].
- A notable work attributed to Rowan Atkinson is Johnny English[24].
- A notable work attributed to Rowan Atkinson is Wonka[25].
- Rowan Atkinson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
- Rowan Atkinson received the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Consett[2], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Newcastle upon Tyne[10], a metropolitan borough[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1974[32]. Rowan Atkinson was born on January 6, 1955[3]. His father was Eric Atkinson[11]. His mother was Ella May Bainbridge[12]. Native languages include English[14] and British English[15].
Education
Educated at Newcastle University[17], a university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1963[35], headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne[36]; The Queen's College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1341[39]; Chorister School[19], a school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1400[42]; and St. Bees School[20], an independent school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1583[45]. Rowan Atkinson earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Engineering[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[4], film actor[5], comedian[6], voice actor[7], stage actor[8], and screenwriter[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Mr Bean[21], a television series[47], directed by John Birkin[48]; The Lion King[22], an animated film[49], directed by Roger Allers[50]; Scooby-Doo[23]; Johnny English[24]; and Wonka[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[27], a class of award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1969[55]; Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance[56], a class of award[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1976[59]; Order of the British Empire[60], an order of chivalry[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1917[63]; British Academy Television Awards[64], a group of awards[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1947[67]; and Laurence Olivier Awards[68], a group of awards[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1976[71].
Why It Matters
Rowan Atkinson ranks in the top 0.04% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202,681 views/month, #403 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
FAQs
Where was Rowan Atkinson born?
Born in Consett[2], Rowan Atkinson…
Who were Rowan Atkinson's parents?
Rowan Atkinson's father was Eric Atkinson[11]. Rowan Atkinson's mother was Ella May Bainbridge[12].
What did Rowan Atkinson do for work?
Rowan Atkinson worked as television actor[4], film actor[5], comedian[6], voice actor[7], and stage actor[8].
Where did Rowan Atkinson go to school?
Rowan Atkinson was educated at Newcastle University[17], The Queen's College[18], Chorister School[19], and St. Bees School[20].
What awards did Rowan Atkinson receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[27], British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[74], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance[56].