From Mr Bean to Blackadder, Rowan Atkinson breaks down his most iconic characters

Rowan Atkinson breaks down his most iconic characters, including Mr Bean, Blackadder and Man Vs Bee. #GQHeroes #BMWxGQHeroes
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[@yasserboumediane1010]

He's had more lines in this video than the entirety of Mr. Bean and all his Johnny English movies combined

[@burnflaze2346]

I'm pretty sure he talks quite a lot in Johnny English though.....

[@kermainen]

NPC

[@Dontevenknowfam]

@@burnflaze2346 I’m pretty sure sarcasm is far beyond your reach though…

[@PouLS]

@@Dontevenknowfam It wasn't sarcasm... I think the definition of sarcasm is beyond your reach.

[@abedapoonawala4730]

@@Dontevenknowfam Didn't have to be so mean about it

[@xyroah]

His voice is so calming and he is one of the rare people who actually speaks carefully and precisely. Extremely smart. Always loved him.

[@IvanSkaro86]

''Extremely smart.'' You are right about that, as Atkinson's IQ is 178 which is exeptional.

[@ZakiZak]

Who cares about how people talk it aint that deep if he was extremely smart he would Exercise

[@SpeccyMan]

@@ZakiZak If he were smart ...

[@ZakiZak]

@@SpeccyMan i typd it out fast g i dont hav time to check mitakes in my texts lil bro

[@DarKHolo]

Probably quite random but while watching this he reminded me a lot of the way my step dad acts and talks. Very carefully as you said.

[@scrappy1416]

He should get an honorary oscar, similar to Jackie Chan, for his decades of service in the comedy genre. From Mr Bean to Johnny English to Blackadder, he has made 3 whole generations laugh together. What a legend.

[@Cat-qo3cn]

He got a knighthood though

[@Prave1987]

​@@Cat-qo3cnso he is sir atkinson? 😍

[@Cat-qo3cn]

@@Prave1987 yes

[@ijobrien3]

​@@Prave1987 it would be Sir Rowan, but no. He has a CBE.

[@csjcsj2906]

In that case, the Governors' Award at the Emmys is more likely.

[@koda2723]

it's really hard to see our legends getting old

[@jakomioftherose2434]

Yeah, it is.

[@FactStorm]

Ikr? :')

[@Just_a_Piano_]

and according to google he's died about 50 times lol

[@maskidle]

that’s the way of life

[@MeTheMayo]

He looks fit and healthy for a man aged 67! He didn’t change that much in all those years

[@Samuel-ku1qb]

He's ageing yet he never gets old. I feel unbelievably grateful living at the same time as him.

[@jkayglasgow]

Lol what

[@kunalgautam9042]

💀

[@DMartinov]

@IEatFatClit or that Mr bean will be relevant forever 😅

[@undercoverbrother67]

Lol get a life ffs.

[@Peter_1986]

I feel like Rowan Atkinson could have pulled off a role as Bilbo Baggins really well, if he was offered that role; he really has that British wise elderly man look to him.

[@TheElecPlay92]

Rowan Atkinson is a legend who without saying anything in a Mr. Bean sketch can make millions of people around the world laugh.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

yes. its called PSYCHICAL comedy

[@Picnicl]

@@TheConorsmithusa No it's called PHYSICAL comedy

[@toeseater2855]

I cried my eyes out when my dad told me that Mr.Bean is not a real person

[@toasterboy708]

yes

[@PatrikNilsson1]

@@Picnicl 😂😂😂

[@smipy]

I like how he explains these characters like he didn't played them but was there with them in each scene like another person.

[@THE_flushingtoilet]

*play

[@smipy]

@@THE_flushingtoilet thanks genius

[@THE_flushingtoilet]

@@smipy learn proper English and no one will correct you dumbfuck

[@U.F.O_0908]

Absolute Legend. To put this into perspective: I've taught English in some quite remote and rural parts of Thailand. Even there, in the farm lands of South-East Asia, most of the kids are familiar with Mr. Bean. His comedic greatness has touched people around the globe, regardless of culture or language.

[@zhisu2665]

absolutely the accessibility of Mr Bean is like Pingu. doesn't need words to be understood.

[@Diablo_Himself]

Fawlty Towers is also known worldwide! "Don't mention the war!" - Basil Fawlty

[@kapturelab]

The best MR. Bean bit is when he's trying to get asleep. So, he pulls out this big photo of lots of sheep to count. Of course he takes a shortcut by counting all the sheep down length and then by width. He puts the numbers in a calculator and mulitplies, and as soon as he sees the answer he passes out asleep! Genius whoever wrote that bit. 🤣

[@YourFeelingsSucks]

Remember when he turned the light off by shooting it with a gun?

[@Hollyweed1]

Yooooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@M1ggins]

@@YourFeelingsSucks or when he painted his room.

[@YourFeelingsSucks]

@@M1ggins That was hilarious, one of his friends betrayed him, the dynamite goes off and the silhouette of him reaching for his hat was there. I remember the roller-coaster too, he was un-impressed, annoyed and fell asleep.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Mine is the Christmas episode. He's in the store messing around loll

[@paulb1311]

No-one ever mentions The Thin Blue Line when discussing his work. That series was hilarious.

[@ManCave1972]

You’re right- that was a well created sitcom with some truly classic lines and moments- underrated.

[@sarahfields288]

I was waiting for that one

[@dannyarcher6370]

Sadly, that series could never be made today with PC gone mad. PC Goody was very mad indeed.

[@ManCave1972]

@@dannyarcher6370 sun dried tomato eating namby pambies

[@brucedickinson12]

Detective grimm funny as f!!k

[@princearthur4946]

When I was diagnosed with chronic PTSD after the Irak war, the one person that would put me at ease/relaxed was Mr. Bean. His great movies would make me laugh so hard, that PTSD would be out of mind for weeks at a time. Love his work and his amazing acting career!

[@zuanidrys462]

how are you doing today?

[@princearthur4946]

Coping with the daily stress we all have to face in the USA. @@zuanidrys462

[@dianajimenez9635]

This is amazing!! Happy he had this impact on you!

[@brightantwerp]

I used to work in a refugeecamp where many Kurdish people from Iraq lived. When we had a movienight they choose to watch Mr Bean. No words are needed to have a good laugh with Mr Bean, no matter which country you are from.

[@marvelsearth-6164]

I'm from Bangladesh, and when I was a kid I used to see Mr. Bean continuously. It never gets old. Even now, everytime I see a clip of Mr Bean; I laugh like a child. He's a hero to us. To me. May Allah bless you our hero!❤️🇧🇩

[@hasanraza4650]

জনি ইংলিশ দেখেছেন? চরম হাসির ।

[@Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d]

Everyone watches this at childhood

[@VVesteria]

This is quite funny to me considering he has a sketch where he straight up played the devil.

[@ZenMuff1n]

Rowan Atkinson is probably the only actor I can't "figure out". He was explaining things the whole episode and I still feel like he is mysterious somehow. Anyway. Just a feeling. Thanks for the episode.

[@topdeckdog]

I hesitated to click on this because i've never seen an interview with him when he's the slightest bit light hearted, even when he was on a children's TV show! That's why he's a professional 'actor'. One of the best maybe? 🤨🤷‍♂

[@-.-_-.]

He does have an IQ higher than Einstein after all. And yes, that is true

[@kermainen]

NPC

[@ohboilien]

Yes very mysterious still that’s true, I didn’t know why I was left with so many questions after the video ended

[@n1nikoru]

@@tomatoesims he really has a higher IQ than Einstein that's fact. Einstein's IQ is 160 while Rowan's IQ is 178

[@JulianimeIsAmazing]

I think Rowan Atkinson is such a legendary actor because of his objectivity. He can look at a plot, a scene, a character, or a simple concept and put himself in both the role of the observer, witnessing the event take place, as well as the actor, best portraying the idea at hand. He understands the difference in the discrepancies between something being funny or not and to what extent he has control over it.

[@curlyqgirlygirly6540]

I agree with you. Rowan Atkinson is a master of improvisation. I am amazed at how he can take any situation or object & put a comic spin to it. Jonathan Winters was also a great master of improvisation. Any role Rowan Atkinson takes on will always end in hilarity. He is a comic genius.

[@BdjdjdhdDhdhdjeie]

​@@curlyqgirlygirly65400..

[@curlyqgirlygirly6540]

I still cannot go without watching Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean & the comic wit he presents. He is one of the most talented British actors of our time. His physical comedy cannot be equaled. I still watch his comic routines from the 90's and will never grow tired of them. Rowan Atkinson is a comic mastermind.

[@melissaburke6004]

,love Ed him in4weddingsand àFuneral

[@annelorearcay2385]

Yes. His comedic sense is invaluable, honestly. 💯

[@davekisman2763]

It's so weird to see Mr. Bean talk so flawlessly off-screen.😂

[@Diablo_Himself]

Oh......Teddy...

[@kentl7228]

I remember my mum telling me about being in an airport in China during her travels. In the waiting lounge, with hundreds of mostly Chinese people there, a big TV screen started playing Mr Bean. Most of the people were glued to the screen and laughing all the time. I was pleased that a different culture reacts to it the same as we would in English speaking cultures. I am sure any culture adores Mr Bean

[@TheStonesQT93]

He’s very popular in the Middle East too. Slap stick comedy is universal. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s popular elsewhere around the world too.

[@zedskidoodle]

I saw something similar in Australia on a ferry out to an island. There was a tiny TV that started playing Mr Bean, and a whole group of Japanese tourists gathered round and were all laughing away. It was a really nice moment somehow, sharing comedy without having a common language.

[@embreis2257]

with practically no dialogue Mr Bean is universally understood with no extra costs for the publisher/station/venue

[@anwarpansari7396]

Still today! Lots of Vietnamese students LOOOVE Mr Bean! The fact that there is no speech means that even if they can only speak a little English, they can still enjoy it. That's what makes Mr Bean so amazing. I've mostly seen them watch the live action one from the 90s, but more recently they watch the animated version that started in 2002.

[@ULSO26]

I can say the same from Bangladesh

[@DavisSchulz]

one of the biggest legends we have, love him.

[@SAFIS448]

Same

[@feeehmer]

Du auch

[@whatdylanlikes]

and one of the smartest person alive - 178 IQ

[@BuildinWings]

He WAS a legend. Now he's a crybaby for the Tories.

[@DavisSchulz]

@@BuildinWings No, he still is.

[@PHRCpvh]

Back then, I only knew Rowan for his roles as Mr. Bean and Johnny English, but as I got to watch more of his content, I could see how greater he's in comedy beyond just slapstick, he can do literally EVERY type of humour and nail it to perfection.

[@cdyjesslyn]

can't stop smiling watching him. such a great man. he's my childhood.

[@RowanSebastianAtkinson-gk1vm]

Thank you honey ❤❤

[@seriliaykilel]

The scene of Johnny English tossing his coat out the window gets me every time. So dumb. Rowan Atkinson is a legend.

[@Xeniumnebula]

Reminds me of Creed from office throwing his car keys and no one and saying "keep it running"

[@LovingLipgloss]

Literally my fave scene

[@EasyModeFishing]

The sea urchin part is funny. Also the darude sandstorm part where he smashes the girls face is good

[@jamesdawson2393]

It's his confused face and slight lean sideways after it flies out the window that makes it even funnier

[@sashavjs]

I've never seen it until right now and I'm properly wheeze/belly laughing!

[@gomiko8979]

The one where he talks about perspective in camera closeness really opened my eyes. Perspective is a huge role in knowing a story. Focusing on one thing is different from looking at the entire canvas. A lot of things can be learned from this. Mr. Atkinson, a living legend.

[@kermainen]

NPC

[@Teddy98]

@@kermainen Idiot

[@tiestokygoericprydz3963]

Yes

[@khaledmahmoud3278]

Yeah yeah

[@tommyblade8093]

wait timestamp? was it the part he talked about Chaplin talked about looking closer everything is a tragedy but everything becomes a comedy with a long shot? I can't remember it word for word but was it something like that?

[@molkisha]

I can't believe he's almost 70 - he looks AMAZING!! Also - i absolutely loved listening to him speak, haha, gives me a better idea of who he is as an actor. Comedy is extremely hard to do well - and he's left such a solid legacy! he definitely deserves some lifetime achievement award for his contribution! He's made some LEGENDARY characters!!

[@GMPranav]

The contrast between the clarity of his IRL persona and that of the characters he plays is absolutely insane.

[@anguskeenan4932]

Rowan Atkinson once gave a talk to my uni, he's honestly one of the most thoughtful and present people I have ever heard talk. He was also strongly averse to having his photo taken which struck me as strange, I suppose he really does inhabit his characters when he plays them, he's an absolute genius

[@DARKILLA9811]

He's also got a degree in electrical engineering

[@ahpadt]

@@DARKILLA9811 electrical engineering, best engineering

[@guywhocantgrowabeard]

He's actually quite intellectual and "present", yes. Present is a good word.

[@0megalul309]

@@ahpadt weird way to spell materials

[@mandyhiman436]

@@ahpadt There is nothing called best engineering. but if u account the money u can get than software engg provides the highest pay rolls now . at that time idk

[@MrVikingsandra]

He's so well spoken, I could listen to him for hours

[@castlemania08]

It’s amazing listening to him speak and tell his accumulated wisdom from many years of comedy and film!

[@emsan3684]

And he can entertain us without saying a word.

[@atrudokht]

As expected from a British, always uses proper English words.

[@uregerede]

I love his eloquence, and the way his language and his accent sort of, you know, rolls off his tongue, thick and full. I admire Rowan Atkinson-alot!

[@fireelighting8610]

My god, this is the Charlie Chaplin of our time. Thank you Mr Rowan Atkinson for bringing Mr Bean and Johnny English to life. Can still remember scenes from Mr Bean movies. 😌 Glad we are all doing well and alive at these times

[@drdre4397]

I love how unaffected by fame Rowan is, he really seems the same as some uncle you'd see at a family reunion except he's also an insanely great performer/actor. His diction is also so remarkable and impressive.

[@justingantt9896]

his...what?!

[@raoulduke8720]

oh dear me my little friend, you have a lot to learn

[@iwatchwithnoads7480]

@Greg Elchert honestly i can't imagine any other person just saying "Bob" to make me laugh

[@khiyan_autistic]

666

[@justingantt9896]

@@raoulduke8720 you haven't seen the meme apparently 🤣🤣🤣

[@kitkatavie7020]

I love how he speaks more quitely but is so well spoken and distinguished. He's such an incredible actor to be Mr. Bean, a character so different from his own personality. Thank you so much for all the great childhood memories you brought with your outstanding acting, Mr. Atkinson :)

[@rabbitsandphilodendron]

i thought so too! i grew up with mr bean and hearing rowan atkinson talk in interviews is always such an experience. they are essentially polar opposites- and yet he portrayed mr bean so convincingly. its still so mind boggling to me how different he really is from this character. which should be common sense but still, mr bean and rowan atkinson are closely intertwined in my brain because he performed the character so convincingly like he really lives this role 24/7.

[@mckavitt13]

More quietly 🤫

[@milanmorris-gibson5836]

Have you seen what he said about Boris Johnson though? Pretty disgusting.

[@marlonbrans3567]

Thats called being from UK

[@sidolan]

@@milanmorris-gibson5836 I don’t know what Rowan said about him but it’s probably true and deserved. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

[@insanities120]

Blackadder was really cool in the way that all the characters remained there and more funny than before, while still moving on to a whole new period. Even with the newer actors playing some of the era-based roles, they were definitely a nice addition and nice to see some come back.

[@mikayrose2]

I loved Mr. Bean and Johnny English! I remember watching it since I was 8, I am 26 now and still watching it. Thank you sir for making my childhood so memorable.❤

[@rezalustig6773]

Blackadder will always, for me, the pinnacle of smart comedy.

[@hasanaliakhmedov6826]

@@ephxphany2346 netflix

[@ephxphany2346]

@@hasanaliakhmedov6826 it's not on netflix🤔

[@dylanmorgan6053]

@@ephxphany2346 bbc i player

[@airnidzo]

I agree. The first and the second season are pure gold.

[@Otty2Hotty]

​@@airnidzo 2 and 3 for me, I usually skip 1 because they hadn't found their groove yet

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Peak Mr. Bean will always be when he performed Chariots of Fire at the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. When I first watched that ceremony, seeing Rowan Atkinson on the piano when the camera zoomed up was the last person I expected so I lost it. It says a lot about a character when that character becomes a cultural icon. Mr. Bean truly saved the world, unleashing his wrath on one blue Reliant Regal at a time.

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

You just reminded me about that. Wow. Yeah that was unexpected at the time and hilarious 😂

[@Anasvet28]

It was beautiful. It was a a peak Mr bean moment. He ends up there somehow. It's wonderful.

[@beforedrrdpr]

Rowan Atkinson was always at his peak

[@armlovesmetal1036]

He is one brilliant actor. He makes me laugh with every movie I watch. What a legend. Mr. Bean remains one of my favorite Britcom.

[@leobuscaglia5576]

The Blackadder series is my favourite when it comes to Rowan Atkinson. He absolutely nailed that role.

[@dorrtay]

Until now, I've never heard Rowan Atkinson speak in his real self. Always the comic character who rarely speaks but amusing.

[@embreis2257]

his blackadder characters sound like him, as does his Johhny English; it's just Mr Bean who is almost mute

[@DisgruntledDoomer]

Check out his speech - here on KZbin - against censorship! It's called "In full: Rowan Atkinson on free speech". He's a smart bloke.

[@theangelgirl86]

He voiced Zazu in the 1994 animated The Lion King

[@LudvikM]

Then you'd probably enjoy his appearence in Top Gear, years ago. Just awesome.

[@urielcorza2870]

The man is a comedic genius, and an absolute stellar teacher

[@purefoldnz3070]

and absolutely filthy rich. Blackadder would be proud

[@esaedvik]

My first thought was why didn't they shoot Man vs. Bee at his house? :D

[@plantemor]

Not just a comedic genius, but also an actual genius. If the information I have is correct, he has an IQ score of 178.

[@recklessabandon2322]

I like how he scholarly refer to previous works of other comedians in describing and relating them to his works. That's literally how you do academic literary review.

[@loganwolverine1863]

He is so articulate, he chooses every word so meticulously and says them in a manner that fits the word. Most of the world know him for Mr. bean. But, his standup acts where he speaks a lot show a completely different side of his wide range of talents. And in Johnny English, it's almost as if he combines these two polar opposite 'not so much fond of speaking' and 'hilariously articulate' sides of his persona.

[@moodycowcrafts4862]

I think this was partially in part to Rowan Atkinson's stammer. (you can hear it a bit in this interview) Over-articulation and playing a character helps him talk more fluidly while acting. His way of saying 'bob' is an oft used example.

[@Teddy98]

I will forever love his perfomance of Mr. Bean and Johnny English 😂😂 They really made my childhood!

[@n1njahawkssecondchannel84]

Me too

[@2255223388]

Wow... to me he was Blackadder and Mr Bean... and the guy from Thin Blue Line.

[@danielschmaderer]

My son is 3 and can’t get enough of Mr. Bean. I’ve watched more Mr. Bean with him than I have my entire life. The scotches are an absolute classic. The cartoon is also hilarious.

[@feonor26]

Mr Bean when I was kid, Blackadder when I got older

[@raoulfrissen4929]

I can listen to this man for hours. He always sounds like he knows what he's talking about, and his body language really appeals to me. He also comes across as a very clever guy, his alter ego Mr.Bean is the opposite of that. As a little boy ‘i’ve grew’ up with Mr.Bean, partly because my mother loved it. 25 years later I still can't get enough of it. Hopefully this sir will often appear on the silver screen.

[@giggity4670]

I am the same i can watch him for hours he just has that charisma to him when i was young every time i went round my nans she had recorded mr bean on vhs from tv and i'll watch it everytime over and over and still love it i can now and then the cartoon ones came out that was good. He is a english hero i put him up there with michael caine and david attenborough as the best british people today.

[@nothajzl]

Yeah. Watch him talk about free speech, really eloquent. (It’s on youtube.)

[@giggity4670]

@Maryo_Nicle7 Just because a person is a professor does not mean they are automatically more intelligent than others they are more knowledgeable in the subject they professor in yes but normal smartness is hard to determine as some of the best professor in the world are good in what they subject but can be a idiot when it comes to simple things and they tend to be more objective to new things or idea's and like to always be right but rowan is not like that as i know of as dont know him in person.

[@notamoonraker]

Mr. Bean is indeed a genius and a member of MENSA

[@Skyuni98]

@@giggity4670 simply saying a person is an intelligent person doesn't automatically means they're downgrading others 🤣 chill, the comment is just simply complimenting him as his speech was eloquent, which is quite an impressive attribute to have and him being a professor must have at least contributed to that attribute

[@sekhprateekhossain2529]

This man is a genius...♥️

[@GamingTohru698]

Could listen to Rowan all day

[@Graenolf]

What a legend. I hope more people see Blackadder if they’ve seen Mr. Bean to understand how smart and versatile he is.

[@ventreal4292]

@@abcxyz53 i think you meant to say you arent smart enough to understand it

[@stadtrepublikmulhausen4121]

@@abcxyz53 Twitter didn't exist when he made my bean or the blackadder.

[@SeemzLegit454]

@@abcxyz53 Get a little smarter, then you would understand!

[@alexcawthorne811]

@@abcxyz53 it's a shame you're not educated enough to understand intellectual comedy and particularly Blackadder which will go down in history (no pun intended) as one of the greatest comedies ever conceived.

[@garrettcecil9186]

Wow. This was actually very educational in a way. This man knows humor. He's always cracked me up as a child, but hearing him break everything down is something else. I would love to see him in a dramatic role. I'm sure he would do very well.

[@agonsfitness7308]

Watch Blackadder, yes it's a comedy, but there's a lot of drama in there as well. Especially s4 which is set in world war I.

[@brucekilby9957]

He's very versatile as a Actor and a allrounder in many Things and a fine driver on the race track. Mr Bean is his best character because he's so many things in one character. Mr Atkinson is good.👨‍🏫🏖

[@Mannchini]

I saw him on stage in a play called "Quartermaine's terms" which is essentially a tragedy. He was fantastic.

[@codyw1]

He's played Maigret (a detective show) in several specials in the last few years.

[@ChrisSmith-bh2hg]

If you want to see him break down comedy, I recomend you watch "Funny Business." It's a sweet little Mockumenty about performing comedy.

[@martinwakefield8138]

I have seen Mr. Atkinson stand up. Its legendary

[@yuumisnow]

I would listen to him for hours. So articulate!

[@dannykiernan]

Hands down one of the greatest most legendary actors of all time. His stuff is so re-watchable. If you haven't seen it, go look up his stand up from the 80's. Magic.

[@rikmichaels9233]

I didn’t know he did stand up, thank you

[@hegotaspare]

Mr Bean is very rewatch able. The amount of times I’ve watched it and it’s still hilarious.

[@Glade4]

I really wish he would make like a final goodbye to mr bean movie, just to tie it all up since its unlikely we will see anything like it anymore

[@paradise_valley]

@@Glade4 I think that’s what Mr Bean’s Holiday was. I think that was excellent. The perfect send off to the character.

[@dbone3356]

Ah, yes. Mr. John Elton might disagree though.

[@hrothgar2002]

The mark of him as a true genius actor surely lies in his ability not only to play a variety of unique and creative comedic roles as he of course does but also his ability to play a totally different role such as Maigret. Hugely talented chap!

[@scottjameson5358]

You really hit the nail on that one. It still boggles me how Rowan Atkinson is not only Mr. Bean but also Emile Mondavarious.

[@aoisora1445]

@@scottjameson5358 and Zazu in the original Lion King

[@scottjameson5358]

@@aoisora1445 Even in The Lion King, you can still see some small resemblance of Zazu with Blackadder. Emile is just so different, if Mr. Bean is a polar opposite of Rowan Atkinson, then Emile is basically a younger sinister version of him, which, mind you, is not actually the real Emile, if you know what I mean. 😆

[@kermainen]

NPC

[@justchillgee]

Even if he didn't play any characther except Mr. Bean he would still be a genius. He already deserves te praise for that one alone.... ICON

[@blak238]

This guy is my favorite actor of all times, such an iconic funny character. The only actor who can nothing and still make people laugh. I love this guy. He should be in the hall of fame if he isn’t. He’s the Michael Jackson of movies, the Michael Jordan or movies. He’s legendary.

[@iam_erez]

To me, he'll always be Mr. Bean no matter the movie he's playing or the different character names he's given... Such a legend 💯❤🔥🔥

[@deaconstjohn4842]

The whole Blackadder show was GENIUS. So many incredibly talented comedians...Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry etc. I mean the best of the best

[@GavinWren]

Blackadder really is peak British comedy

[@FJB_USA_1ST]

Emma Thompson wasn't in Blackadder, was she?

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I don't think so.

[@deaconstjohn4842]

@@harvestmoon_autumnsky you’re probably right lol I must have mixed up a couple of shows

[@akey2978]

where can i watch it?

[@justthememelordsnextdoor9120]

4:50 JESSE WE HAVE TO SHOOT THE LAMP TO GO TO SLEEP

[@AndrewChapman]

Well, at least it saves having to get up for the light switch.

[@akiraeatsguitarpicks491]

JESSE WE NEED TO SAVE TEDDY FROM THE NEO NAZIS

[@airongmc6810]

"Life is a tragedy in close up and a comedy in long shot." Brilliant words.

[@djudjutime3224]

I remember the first I saw "Mr. Bean" speaking during an interview very politely and quietly. I was shocked 😂 during all this years of my childhood, I watched him like he was my funny friend ! Indeed is a normal person, but sometimes what you saw during your young years just mark you in a weird way 😅

[@TastySurrealBowl]

“A wonderful sort of weary cynicism about the world…” - A PERFECT summation of the brilliance that is Blackadder (and why it will always be funny throughout time). Blackadder is the embodiment of what comedy is.

[@silafuyang8675]

Blackadder is better than Mr. Bean.

[@nothajzl]

@@silafuyang8675 out of all languages you chose to speak the language of FACTS 👌🏻

[@darfrinoallfando4578]

@@silafuyang8675 I agree with you. A few episodes into Blackadder (after hearing so much about it), I am hooked and found it more entertaining than Mr. Bean. But English is not my first language and my first few years of learning English back when I was a child in school was hard. So I guess you could say Mr. Bean was more appaling as it has no language barrier, which is why it had a big international hit and why literally everyone in the world knows him for it. And now that I am older, maybe a bit better profiecient in English, I could understand and relate more to Blackadder.

[@Hitoshuratdn]

@@silafuyang8675 honestly the reason why Mr bean is popular is because since most people don't understand English, any jokes in Blackadder would fly over their heads.

[@silafuyang8675]

@@Hitoshuratdn I also do not understand English very well, actually I hate English, it is a disgusting language. Anyway, Blackadder has much better acting (and excellent actors), more wit, historical satire and much more to it. Mr. Bean is more like a childish humour.

[@SavingPrivateBob]

67 years old and he just looks like a greyer version of how he did in his Mr Bean days. What a legend

[@triggeredcat120]

He looks excellent for his age.

[@namangupta4791]

He is alive?!???

[@Megastar_Tye]

@@namangupta4791 Yes

[@Temperjames]

@@namangupta4791 oh stop. Back in your cage.

[@ginafromcologne9281]

Aww, he's such pleasant, likeable and modest person - and super talented!!!

[@TeresaPerez-bg8mk]

Love this man. His intelligence is admirable. Love the way he speaks. The words he uses. I wish I meet someone like him.

[@julesa1754]

With Rowans's articulate and soft spoken nature, you would think he would be in more movies that highlighted those traits. Would love to see him do another genre unless this is actually his true passion in acting

[@kimvibk9242]

He did four episodes of a TV series about the French detective Maigret - the polar opposite of his part as Mr. Bean, and I enjoyed watching it.

[@staciecarrel4492]

He was Zazu in the Lion King

[@ChristoAbrie]

what i love the most about Mr Bean, is that he single handedly proved that you don't need dialog to convey emotions. and this is evident in the Mr Bean's Holiday, because despite there being a language barrier between him and the boy (who only spoke French), he still manages to form a bond with him. Rowan Atkinson is a expert at portraying body language and making it funny.

[@Jack-Hands]

I believe the boy spoke Russian. Which added an extra barrier. Not only couldn't bean and the boy understand each other. Neither could understand the French people around them.

[@fredsullivan5060]

Single-handedly??? Have you never heard of Charlie Chaplin?

[@reasonjefferey4644]

@@fredsullivan5060 I’m confident enough to say that people know Mr Bean more than Charlie Chaplin no hate on him just sayin

[@Legion849]

@@fredsullivan5060 Mr. Bean is more widely known than Charlie Chaplin. There are clips of Mr. Bean on KZbin they get 40 million views even higher

[@nicholaslee5473]

In his case it works, in others not so. It works for him because, as he said, his true self is the exact opposite of the silly characters he plays. The portrayal of acts in entertainment should be taken as entertainment only. The world is very different in real life. More often than not, the people who need dialog to convey their emotions, are expressionless introverts who can't work their facial muscles or body language to the extent that Mr. Atkinson can. In other words, his character is unique because he portrays the character being able to do something that logic tells us he shouldn't be able to do. You wouldn't find a Mr. Bean-like actor portraying Mr. Bean because in reality, such a character would not be well-received, and certainly wouldn't make it to the big screen. I have great respect for him as a comedian and he is a brilliant actor. Although I'd prefer to convey my emotions without dialog, society would disagree and I would be seen as antisocial and non-conformist, or worse, shunned.

[@agentsmith2378]

Such a national treasure here in England ty Rowan for all your amazing work.

[@Sovereign-kh4ng]

I am glad to see him back, amazing actor

[@darkjedi7]

Finally the person I've been waiting for this decade to return to spotlight! Rowan!

[@OMGg4m3r]

Johnny English Strikes Again was only 4 years ago....

[@HOTD108_]

He never went away though? He's been fairly active, especially for a man his age.

[@TroyBlackford]

@@HOTD108_ Just ask James Acaster haha

[@royfablooo2810]

The way Mr. Rowan Atkinson talks is just pure. So Smoothing and relaxing. This man deserves everything he has I cannot see a world without this man.

[@slbarbieri1725]

I never realized in all these years, that he had a stutter! That surprised me

[@NbSkaz]

@@slbarbieri1725 Yes and that's why he pronounced the name 'Bob' like he did in Blackadder.

[@Anonymous_422]

He's unequivocally a bliss for sure ✨️

[@ODiMEDIA]

One of the best British comedians. Greetings from London! 👍😃

[@levent.a.7280]

But you're not a Londoner

[@marceibel1131]

From Mr. Bean to Mr. Bee..😂 Rowan is such a legend..

[@althejazzman]

5:09 The most tired and exhausted I have ever "Bean".

[@PeyloBeauty]

As kids my cousins and I would always plug in mr bean dvd‘s and laugh together.

[@xxzackplayz_proxx4498]

Rowan Atkinson make my child hood happy man i miss the olden days.

[@IRMacGuyver]

Johnny English is one of the most underrated films of all time.

[@charliecussans7638]

T t

[@johnmc3862]

Which one? lol

[@kryptism]

@@johnmc3862 the British version. The American version sucks!

[@STA-3]

You have Johnny English, Johnny English Reborn and Johnny English Strikes Again.

[@frenchyoathbreaker4095]

@@kryptism can you tell me what's the difference? I have not seen the British version

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

The great thing about Mr Bean was the clever (but bizarre) ways he'd get out of a situation or solve something. Also was rare to see silent comedy come back when it was all spoken by then.

[@TheFlooooooow]

Mr. Bean is probably my favourite composition part from an actor, ever.

[@randomaccessfemale]

6:06 The dentist episode is one of my favorites.

[@MadnessIncVP]

10:58 _Take over for a Bough, would you, moment?"_ That got a solid laugh out of me.

[@FauZhee]

6:16 this scene is very iconic to me when thinking about Mr. Bean.

[@WalyB01]

This contempt with which he says Baldrick at 8:05 is priceless

[@britbrithey]

Protect this man at all cost! ❤❤❤❤

[@LB.888]

Rowan Aktinson is one of the best funniest actors across the world. He saved me, with the depression i had and it always made me smile and put me in a good mood, when i was feeling really bad. Thank you Rowan❤️

[@StopSelfDoubting]

So glad to hear that. How are you doing now? Rowan inspired me to travel the world. Seeing Europe in his work motivated me to see the world beyond the inner city that I grew up in. Amazing how he’s touched us in different ways.

[@kris242]

That’s how I feel about Craig Ferguson. We all have one with our own conditions. Finding them is always the most magical part. I’m so happy you found yours, and I also agree that Rowan can bring just about anyone out of a slump. Comedy in general is just the most beautifully curing remedy ❤️

[@Liam-lw9hq]

Fitting that, because in Rowan’s own words, the characters he tends to play are ‘selfish, self-centred or self-obsessed’

[@TheJellymonty]

*"I don't do introductions"* You don't need to. Everybody knows and loves you Mr. Bean!! I grew up watching Mr. Bean and till this day I always die with fits of laughter. Also I loved you in Thin Blue Line. I wish you did more episodes. That was a very funny series.

[@decaien]

He’s saying he won’t do “idents or introductions”… Meaning he won’t introduce GQ or this “iconic characters” series of videos.

[@noddy1414]

1 word, 6 letters to describe this man - LEGEND :)

[@Abhishek-fs7yd]

Rowan atkinson is most loved Britisher ever❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘The Blackadder’ is absolutely brilliant! The wit and historical comedy was so beautifully written and performed.

[@malayjanmichaelarmea9662]

0:51 I can't with the cutscream lol

[@DittoGTI]

Rowan Atkinson is amazing in comedy

[@lyduckly]

legend grew up watching him

[@katehealy4130]

This man is.a SCREAM love him and all his characters

[@hengulbarua5256]

No one gave us awesome childhood memories like Rowan Atkinson.🙌🏼 Absolute legend!

[@roberthall573]

A good comedian makes people laugh with words. This man literally does it with his facial expressions.. Absolutely amazing.

[@lrose.33]

Mr. bean was a great show to put on for the oldies when I worked at a nursing home. It didn't matter what language the oldies spoke or if they were deaf as a doorknob, they could understand what was happening and laugh. One Italian lady would always be in a laughing fit while watching it, truly a great show!

[@HAL-bo5lr]

First time I'm hearing his voice and I am not disappointed.

[@killeronrhodes]

Blackadder is on another level imo. One of my all time favorites 🤌

[@adventussaxonum448]

Blackadder had the advantage of also starring Stephen Fry, in the last 3 series, Hugh Laurie in the last 2, and several cameos from Rik Mayal. Tim McInerny and Tony Robinson were in every series as well.

[@itsalltakenup]

Such an incredibly underrated series!

[@triarb5790]

@@itsalltakenup Underrated by whom? I think it is and was very highly rated.

[@kevinmajorca]

@@triarb5790 I think it's not that well know outside of the UK. But that's what you get with socialised television, poor syndication.

[@embreis2257]

the Blackadder shows had superb writing and all the cast was top notch; the jokes were great and they even tackled social issues

[@mmestari]

And... BRIAN BLESSED!!!

[@renatobianchi65]

This Man is an ABSOLUTE Genius!!!

[@kennwan9917]

I always had trouble getting to sleep as a kid, had terrible night terrors. my mum ended up getting me a bunch of video tapes of his work. I'd watch his work on repeat every night and it always helped me laugh and relax. Really made my childhood better.

[@EricaGamet]

As much as I laugh at Mr. Bean, I've always thought Blackadder was his better work. The skillful way he commands the English language... I guess a lot of that is down to Elton and Curtis' writing, but I love listening to Mr. Atkinson speak the words!

[@jeffw991]

Am I jumping the gun, or are the words "I have a cunning plan" marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?

[@swissystan]

Series 2 is a classic among classics, still the funniest thing I’ve ever seen….

[@catfive23rd]

bladder was comic genius. he's never played a role since that I've enjoyed remotely as much

[@VeteranHedonist]

His early to mid 80s comedy is brilliant. Also have you seen his live sketch where he's the devil? It's comedy genius.

[@TiggiTheWillful]

I vastly prefer Blackadder to Mr Bean. Really find mr Bean more annoying than funny,

[@manjulatakhare3509]

Legendary voice, so so thoughtful!

[@DGAMING.1]

Mr Atkinson is a legend

[@JMCLau143]

What makes Mr. Bean so special is that it is a timeless show that we can still watch in any platform. Also, to know the amount of effort that he puts to it just to make it easier for the background crews shows how special of a project it is to him. An idea of an alien being thrown in Earth (which you can see in the introduction of every episodes) and the execution of ideas of how to make every movement funny and engaging, even the people around mr. Bean that was seem unpleasant to those people makes it even funnier yet relatable because if I am the one who will be sitting with Mr. Bean, i will also react the same way. 😂😂 but really, mr Bean is the definition of hard work pays of. It doesn’t need to look cool or great than the other, we the viewer won’t know the amount efforts you put into it nor we’ll be able to see the execution of every takes in it since I born on the 2000s. Thank you for being my childhood hero whether it’s the real adaptation or the animated version, the shows will always earn into my hearts and minds and sooner if I’ll be having my own kids, I’ll bingewatch the entire show with them!! 😭😭😍😍💕

[@Croftice1]

The intro might also be Mr. Bean thrown out of Heaven. Like I'm actually not a christian person, so I don't believe in God, Heaven and stuff, but I like the idea, that Mr. Bean is such an exotic individual, that not even Heaven could cope with him. The light, that's shutting off after him might, or might not be from an UFO, it could also represent a heavenly light, or the Heaven's door, you know, people, who talked about their near death experiences often mention a bright light at the end of a tunnel, such a light might be what Mr. Bean fell from in the intro. Again, I'm not a person of faith, a believer, or such, just presenting an alternative to the usual "oh, it's an UFO". Yes, he could be an alien, but he could also be just a specifically exotic guy, who's simply not fit for Heaven. Unless of course Rowan himself specifically statted, that Mr. Bean is indeed an alien. Did he? Anyway, Mr. Bean might be (and Rowan might or might not like it) his greatest work.

[@tilenHD]

​@@Croftice1there was a carton episode off him.falling from the ufo and the same music and shot is recreated that may be a hint

[@camdonmcclendon4348]

I loved watching Mr. Bean when I was growing up. Watching it actually makes u pay attention to the whole show and helps you catch the little things "Easter eggs" in other shows,movies or real life even❤