Rowan Atkinson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 58
- on screen
- 1979–2023
- box office
- $1.13B
- average score
- 60
- Born
- January 6, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Consett, County Durham, England
- Full name
- Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian, Writer
- Years active
- 1978-present
- Spouses
- Sunetra Sastry, Louise Ford
- Children
- 3
The Best Rowan Atkinson Movies
The films of Rowan Atkinson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Bean (1997) leads with $251M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $251M Bean 1997 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $232M Mr. Bean's Vacation 2007 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $160M Johnny English 2003 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $160M Johnny English Reborn 2011 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $159M Johnny English Strikes Again 2018 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $134M Hot Shots! Part Deux 1993 · Comedy
Rowan Atkinson's Career in Numbers
Rowan Atkinson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rowan Atkinson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Secret Policeman’s Ball (1979) to Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Rowan Atkinson Movies by Decade
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 18
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Rowan Atkinson's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Rowan Atkinson Movies by Genre
- Comedy 30
- Romance 3
- Documentary 3
- Family 2
- Tv movie 2
- Action 2
- Mystery 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Rowan Atkinson has worked in most, with 30 films, ahead of romance (3).
Rowan Atkinson Career Milestones
- First film
- The Secret Policeman’s Ball 1979
- Biggest box office hit
- Bean $251M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Johnny English Strikes Again Movie Echo Score 60
- Newest film
- Blackadder: The Lost Pilot 2023
Rowan Atkinson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Rowan Atkinson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Rowan Atkinson Movies as an Actor
46- 2023
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot as Prince Edmund · Comedy - 2022
Man Vs Bee as Trevor Bingley · Family - 2019
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding as Father Gerald · Romance - 2018
Diamonds are a Bean’s Best Friend as Mr. Bean (voice) · Tv movie - 2018 Johnny English Strikes Again as Johnny English · Action Worldwide box office: $159M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2017
Red Nose Day Actually as Rufus · Romance - 2017
Top Funny Comedian The Movie Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.65K - 2016
Maigret as Jules Maigret · Mystery - 2015
Mr. Bean’s 25th Anniversary: Mr. Bean Drives His Car Again! as Mr. Bean - 2015
Mr. Bean: Funeral as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 2012
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder as Mr. Bean · Documentary - 2011 Johnny English Reborn Comedy Worldwide box office: $160M
- 2009
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad Comedy - 2008
Blackadder’s Most Cunning Moments as Edmund Blackadder/Self · Documentary - 2007 Mr. Bean's Vacation Comedy Worldwide box office: $232M
- 2007
Mr. Bean’s Holiday as Mr. Bean · Family - 2007
Mr. Bean’s Wedding as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 2006
Keeping Mum Comedy Worldwide box office: $18.6M - 2005
Spider-Plant Man as Peter Piper · Comedy - 2003 Johnny English Action Worldwide box office: $160M
- 1999
Blackadder: Back & Forth as Blackadder · Sci-Fi - 1999
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death as The Doctor · Tv movie - 1997 Bean Comedy Worldwide box office: $251M
- 1995
Torvill and Bean as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1993 Hot Shots! Part Deux as Dexter Hayman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $134M
- 1993
Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker’s Apology Documentary - 1993
Two Mikes Don’t Make a Wright as Dr. Schooner · Comedy - 1993
Mr. Bean: Blind Date as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1992
Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1992
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit as Various Roles · Comedy - 1992
Rowan Atkinson Live as Various Roles · Comedy - 1991
Bernard and the Genie as Charles Pinkworth · Comedy - 1991
Mr. Bean: The Bus Stop as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1991
Mr. Bean Takes an Exam as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1991
Mr. Bean Goes to a Première as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1991
Mr. Bean: Police Station as Mr. Bean · Comedy - 1990
The Witches Adventure Worldwide box office: $10.4M - 1990
Mr. Bean: The Library Comedy - 1989
The Tall Guy as Ron Anderson · Romance Worldwide box office: $511K - 1988
Blackadder’s Christmas Carol as Blackadders · Comedy - 1988
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings as Dr. Schooner · Comedy - 1988
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years as Edmund Blackadder · Comedy - 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament as Lord Knock of Alton · Comedy - 1983
Dead on Time as Bernard Fripp · Comedy - 1979
The Secret Policeman’s Ball as Various Roles · Comedy - 1979
Canned Laughter as Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall · Comedy
Rowan Atkinson in Documentaries & Specials
12- 2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story as Self – Contributor · Documentary - 2021
Happy Birthday Mr Bean as Self - Voice of Animated Mr Bean · Documentary Worldwide box office: $3.29K - 2018
We Are Most Amused and Amazed as Self · Comedy - 2009
Not Again: Not the Nine O’Clock News as Self · Documentary - 2008
Blackadder Rides Again as Self · Documentary - 2008
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga as Self · Documentary - 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball? as Self · Documentary - 2001
Baldrick’s Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making as Self · Documentary - 1997
The Story of Bean as Himself / Mr. Bean · Documentary - 1992
Laughing Matters as Himself · Comedy - 1990
The Driven Man as Self · Documentary - 1982
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball as Self - Various Roles · Tv movie
Who Is Rowan Atkinson?
Rowan Atkinson was born in Consett, County Durham, England in 1955 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1979, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson CBE, an English actor, comedian, and writer, was born on 6 January 1955. He is best known for his enduring characters – the title roles in the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr. Bean (1990–1995), and the film series Johnny English (2003–present). Atkinson's comedic career broke out with the BBC sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), for which he received the 1981 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance.
Over his career, Atkinson appeared in various films, including The Witches (1990), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Love Actually (2003), to name some, and he voiced for Zazu in the Disney animated film The Lion King (1994). Extending his work to the theatre, Atkinson included the role of Fagin in the 2009 West End revival of the musical Oliver! in his repertoire. In 2003, he was listed in The Observer among the top 50 funniest actors in British comedy and was recognized among the top 50 comedians ever in a 2005 poll of fellow comedians.
Who Rowan Atkinson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Rowan Atkinson shares the most films with. Richard Curtis comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Stephen Fry (10).
Rowan Atkinson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Rowan Atkinson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Rowan Atkinson been in?
Rowan Atkinson is credited on 58 films, from 1979 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Rowan Atkinson's highest-grossing movie?
Bean (1997) is Rowan Atkinson's biggest box office hit, with $251M worldwide, ahead of Mr. Bean's Vacation (2007) ($232M). Across every film with box office figures, Rowan Atkinson's movies have made $1.13B.
Rowan Atkinson's biggest hits What is the best Rowan Atkinson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rowan Atkinson's best-rated film is Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) with a score of 60.
Best Rowan Atkinson movies, ranked How old is Rowan Atkinson?
Rowan Atkinson is 71 years old, born on January 6, 1955 in Consett, County Durham, England.
What is Rowan Atkinson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Rowan Atkinson's filmography is Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023), in the role of Self – Contributor.
Who does Rowan Atkinson work with most often?
Rowan Atkinson shares the most films with Richard Curtis (11 films), Stephen Fry (10 films) and Hugh Laurie (9 films).
The Best Rowan Atkinson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 58 credits.
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