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'''Rowan Sebastian Atkinson''' (born [[6th January]] [[1955]]) played [[Ninth Doctor (The Curse of Fatal Death)|an alternate Ninth Doctor]] in ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death]]'', a spoof produced by the [[BBC]] for [[Comic Relief]].
'''Rowan Sebastian Atkinson''' (born [[6th January]] [[1955]]) played [[Ninth Doctor (The Curse of Fatal Death)|an unofficial Ninth Doctor]] in ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death]]'', a spoof produced by the [[BBC]] for [[Comic Relief]].


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


Other film roles include the [[James Bond]] film ''[[wikipedia:Never Say Never Again|Never Say Never Again]]'' and the Bond spoofs ''[[wikipedia:Johnny English|Johnny English]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Johnny English Reborn|Johnny English Reborn]]''. Atkinson also starred in the police comedy ''[[wikipedia:The Thin Blue Line|The Thin Blue Line]]'' with [[Mina Anwar]].


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Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (born 6th January 1955) played an unofficial Ninth Doctor in The Curse of Fatal Death, a spoof produced by the BBC for Comic Relief.

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.

Other 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.

Rowan Atkinson