Did you ever watch Mr. Bean in your childhood? Were you also amused by his strange ways like millions of other viewers worldwide? After Charlie Chaplin, Mr. Bean is probably the only character that laughs at everyone without mumbling even a single word. The famous character played by Rowan Atkinson has been a huge hit. You can conveniently stream his various TV shows and movies sitting at home if you have Spectrum Cable plan or any other cable or streaming connection.
Best Movies & TV Shows
An awesome actor and an even better person, Rowan Atkinson is amazing at what he does. He has an unmatched comical body language that fully supports his comedy roles. However, it is weird that his most famous roles did not earn him the high ratings his supporting roles did. He is a phenomenal comedic actor. He has worked in movies, and TV shows and has even lent his voice to the infamous Zazu in The Lion King. He is a versatile actor in his genre as can be proven by his role as a clumsy and mute Mr. Bean. Let’s have a look at some of his best films to date.
#1: Rat Race
Released in 2001, Rat Race is a star-studded comedy starring Seth Green, John Cleese, Amy Smart, Cuba Gooding Jr, Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, and some others. In the movie, six groups compete in a race from Las Vegas to Mexico in the hopes to win USD 2 million. The film also shows rich onlookers who bet on the winning teams. Each group has people with distinct characteristics that can make or break the game. Atkinson plays the role of Enrico, a simple Italian tourist that has been diagnosed with narcolepsy that is not very helpful in winning the great race. This movie deserves a watch to experience Rowan Atkinson’s trademark performance.
#2: Blackadder
The famous TV series, Blackadder is an amazing portrayal of Rowan Atkinson’s talent as it shows him playing four roles across 430 years. Four eras of British history come alive in this all-time famed sitcom. Blackadder (Atkinson) along with his partner Baldrick (Tony Robinson) in this comedy film plan some cunning strategies for personal gains but fail. Blackadder always tries to achieve his goals through his cunning ideas but fate has something else in store for him. The actor’s conventional insult style will surely give you laughter attacks along with Baldrick’s get-up and his sense of hygiene. It is simply one of the greatest British comedy series of all time. It also stars Tim McInerny, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Ben Elton, and Richard Curtis.
#3: The Lion King
One of the most highly-rated animated films, The Lion King is an inspiring narrative in which voice acting cannot be overlooked. Rowan Atkinson plays the voice role of Zazu, a hornbill and the right-hand man to Simba’s father, Mufasa who is the King. This movie is one of the most amazing animations of all time and is an integral part of Disney’s history.
#4: Four Weddings and a Funeral
This movie is an iconic part of British cinema as it was the highest-grossing British film in the entire history of British cinema. It is a very sweet and hilarious rom-com that made Hugh Grant step into stardom with its release. It is an award-winning movie made on a budget of nearly USD 3.5 million. The famous movie was written by Richard Curtis. The cast includes famous names such as Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell, Dame Kristen Scott Thomas and, of course, Rowan Atkinson.
#5: Love Actually
This movie is a Christmas-time classic written by Richard Curtis who is known to be an amazing romance writer. None of his movies contributed to this legacy more than the most popular film Love Actually. It is a movie that shows a series of concurrent, interconnected romantic comedy tales during the most favorite season of the year, Christmas. This romantic movie stars Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley, Emma Thompson, Laura Linney, Liam Neeson, Alan Rickman, and Bill Nighy to name a few. Rowan Atkinson plays a small but significant role of Rufus who is a jewelry salesman in the movie.
#6: Mr. Bean Movie
The renowned Mr. Bean series was not anything new in the UK as well as all over the world. It was a highly liked sitcom just like Monty Python and A Bit of Fry and Laurie. The Mr. Bean series is one of the most iconic British comedy releases of all time. Mr. Bean’s funny facial expression and hilarious body language and mute slapstick silliness made it a popular choice for viewers across all ages. After ages of the entertaining audience on the small screen, Mr. Bean transitioned to the big screen with the release of Mr. Bean Movie. The movie revived the magic of Mr. Bean and topped all charts along with being a box office hit.