Who is Mr Bean?
Mr Bean is a comedy character created and played by British actor Rowan Atkinson. A childlike, clumsy man who rarely speaks, he gets into absurd situations. The television series Mr Bean first aired in 1990.
Rowan Atkinson created the character with writer Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll. The original series consisted of 14 episodes, broadcast between 1990 and 1995.
Because Mr Bean relies on physical comedy rather than dialogue, the show is popular in countries around the world.
Films and animation
Mr Bean appeared in two films: Bean in 1997 and Mr Bean's Holiday in 2007. An animated series began in 2002.
His green Mini, brown jacket and teddy bear are among his trademarks.
Atkinson performed as Mr Bean at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, playing a single note in Chariots of Fire with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Rowan Atkinson is also famous for Blackadder and the Johnny English films. Mr Bean is one of the most recognizable British comedy characters in the world.
The character first appeared on television on New Year's Day 1990.