Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, CBE (born January 6, 1955) is an English actor, humorist, comedian, and screenwriter best known for his work on the sitcoms Blackadder and Mr. Bean. Atkinson first came to prominence in the BBC's sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–82), receiving the 1981 BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance, and via his participation in The Secret Policeman's Ball from 1979. His other work such as voicing the red-billed hornbill Zazu in The Lion King (1994), and featuring in the BBC sitcom The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996).
Christmas special filmography[]
| Production | Year | Character(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Blackadder: "Blackadder's Christmas Carol" | 1988 | Ebenezer Blackadder Blackadder ancestors and descendants |
| Bernard and the Genie | 1991 | Charles Pinkworth |
| Mr. Bean: "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean" | 1992 | Mr. Bean |
| The Thin Blue Line: "Yuletide Spirit" | 1995 | Inspector Raymond Fowler |
| Love Actually | 2003 | Rufus - Jewelry Salesman |
| Handy Bean: "Jingle Bean" | 2019 | Mr. Bean |