Rowan Atkinson At His ABSOLUTE Peak Funniest!

Rowan Atkinson, one of the only comedians who could stop a room with nothing more than a look, but behind every laugh, was an obsessive level of precision that few people ever saw. These are his greatest moments. Ever wondered how Rowan Atkinson came up with the name Mr. Bean? In this interview, he reveals the surprising story behind one of the most iconic comedy Everyone knows Rowan Atkinson for his silent comedy, but the moment he opens his mouth, the laughs don't stop. Getting Getting recognized by fans is usually flattering, but for Rowan Atkinson, one fan only half recognized him, and it led to one of the funniest conversations you'll ever hear. Yeah, the thing I find most tricky is when people don't recognize you, particularly, but half recognize you. Anyway, I was standing around with a group of guys, and I could see this guy doing that. Then he said, excuse me, has anyone ever told you that you are the absolute spittin' image of that Mr. Bean? I said, well, actually, I am the actor who plays Mr. Bean. I bet you wish you were. Movie press tours can get pretty weird, but during the promotion for Mr. Bean's Holiday, Rowan Atkinson found himself in one of the strangest interviews of his career, and he had no clue what he was walking into. Playing multiple characters in Blackadder wasn't enough for Rowan Atkinson. His unforgettable Scottish brother was so absurd that the people acting alongside him could hardly make it through the scene without breaking. Blind dates are already nerve-wracking. Throw Mr. Bean into the mix, and it's over before it even starts. When the director asked Rowan Atkinson to look at a woman like he'd never looked at anyone before, he absolutely delivered. You'd think getting recognized would be flattering for Rowan Atkinson, but as it turns out, not always. clip, Rowan Atkinson instantly becomes Mr. Bean after Jay Leno asks one simple question.