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'''Rowan Atkinson''' (born [[6th January]] [[1955]]) played [[Ninth Doctor (Comic Relief)|the Ninth Doctor]] in ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death]]'', a spoof produced by the BBC for Comic Relief.
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'''Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, CBE''' (born [[6 January (people)|6 January]] [[1955 (people)|1955]]<ref>[https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/rowan-atkinson.html Famous Birthdays]</ref>) played the [[Ninth Doctor (The Curse of Fatal Death)|Ninth Doctor]] in ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death (TV story)|The Curse of Fatal Death]]'', a comedy special produced by the [[BBC]] for [[Comic Relief]]. He also wrote a tie-in story, ''[[Who's After Your Cash (short story)|Who's After Your Cash]]''.


A longtime fan of ''Doctor Who'', Atkinson had expressed interest in playing the Doctor on several occasions, including being considered for the [[Doctor Who (1996)|1996 TV movie]]. His name was also among the many mooted as possible (if unconfirmed) candidates to replace [[David Tennant]].
He was considered for the role of the [[Eighth Doctor]] in the [[Doctor Who (TV story)|1996 TV movie]].<ref>http://www.shannonsullivan.com/doctorwho/serials/tvm.html</ref> He was also considered by [[Big Finish Productions]] to reprise his role as the Doctor for their audio dramas.<ref>''[[Talking 'Bout My Regeneration]]''</ref> Evidently, this did not come to pass.


Originally a stage comic known for his work in productions such as the ''Secret Policeman's Ball'', Atkinson is best known for creating and starring in two iconic UK TV series of the 1980s and 90s: ''Mr. Bean'' (which spawned two feature films) and ''Blackadder'' (which he co-created with [[Richard Curtis]] and which featured appearances by many ''Doctor Who'' alumni). Other film roles include the [[James Bond]] film ''Never Say Never Again'' and the Bond spoof ''Johnny English''. He also starred in the police comedy ''The Thin Blue Line'' with [[Mina Anwar]]. Among his more unusual accomplishments is that he is one of the only male vocalists ever recorded singing in duet with [[wikipedia:Kate Bush|Kate Bush]] (which occurred during the 1985 ''Secret Policeman's Ball'' event).
== Career ==
Originally a stage comic known for his work in productions such as the {{wi|Secret Policeman's Ball}}, Atkinson is best known for creating and starring in two iconic [[UK]] TV series ''[[Mr. Bean (series)|Mr. Bean]]'' and ''[[Blackadder (series)|Blackadder]]'', which he co-created with [[Richard Curtis]] and which featured appearances by many ''Doctor Who'' alumni.


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Film roles include the [[James Bond]] film {{wi|Never Say Never Again}} and the Bond spoofs {{wi|Johnny English}} and {{wi|Johnny English Reborn}}. Atkinson also starred in the police comedy {{wi|The Thin Blue Line (British TV series)|The Thin Blue Line}} with [[Mina Anwar]].
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In the ''Mr. Bean'' Christmas episode, {{wi|Merry Christmas Mr. Bean}}, a reference to ''Doctor Who'' was present: while playing with a [[Nativity]] scene in a toy store, at one point, [[Mr. Bean]] plays with a [[toy]] [[Dalek]], which then kills off a [[sheep]] and later also a [[dinosaur]]. Mr. Bean also says the Daleks' catchphrase: "[[Extermination|Exterminate]]" and "[[Laughter|Hahahaha]]!" in a Dalek voice, while playing with the Dalek.
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 19 March 2024

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Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, CBE (born 6 January 1955[1]) played the Ninth Doctor in The Curse of Fatal Death, a comedy special produced by the BBC for Comic Relief. He also wrote a tie-in story, Who's After Your Cash.

He was considered for the role of the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 TV movie.[2] He was also considered by Big Finish Productions to reprise his role as the Doctor for their audio dramas.[3] Evidently, this did not come to pass.

Career[[edit] | [edit source]]

Originally a stage comic known for his work in productions such as the Secret Policeman's Ball, Atkinson is best known for creating and starring in two iconic UK TV series Mr. Bean and Blackadder, which he co-created with Richard Curtis and which featured appearances by many Doctor Who alumni.

Film roles include the James Bond film Never Say Never Again and the Bond spoofs Johnny English and Johnny English Reborn. Atkinson also starred in the police comedy The Thin Blue Line with Mina Anwar.

In the Mr. Bean Christmas episode, Merry Christmas Mr. Bean, a reference to Doctor Who was present: while playing with a Nativity scene in a toy store, at one point, Mr. Bean plays with a toy Dalek, which then kills off a sheep and later also a dinosaur. Mr. Bean also says the Daleks' catchphrase: "Exterminate" and "Hahahaha!" in a Dalek voice, while playing with the Dalek.

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Famous Birthdays
  2. ↑ http://www.shannonsullivan.com/doctorwho/serials/tvm.html
  3. ↑ Talking 'Bout My Regeneration
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