Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his work on the sketch comedy show "Not the Nine O'Clock News" and for his portrayal of the character Mr. Bean in the TV series "Mr. Bean" and the films "Bean" and "Mr. Bean's Holiday." Atkinson has also appeared in a number of other TV shows and films, including "Blackadder," "The Thin Blue Line," and "Johnny English." In addition to his work in comedy, Atkinson is also a trained electrical engineer and has a degree in electrical engineering from Oxford University.