Rowan Atkinson

Best known as a Leading Actor based on credits in that role in 7 films, with $1,981,608,760 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #119)
Best-known acting roles: Father Julius (Wonka), Zazu (The Lion King), Mondavarious (Scooby-Doo), Rufus, jewellery salesman (Love Actually), Enrico Pollini (Rat Race)
Best-known technical roles: Mr. Bean’s Holiday (Story Creator), Johnny English Strikes Again (Screenwriter), Johnny English Strikes Again (Producer)
Most productive collaborators: Roger Allers, Matthew Broderick, Rob Minkoff, Niketa Calame, Don Hahn
Born: January 6, 1955 (69 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading7$542,873,475$1,438,735,285$1,981,608,760
Supporting4$434,535,250$729,684,372$1,164,219,622
Lead Ensemble Member2$116,711,774$216,244,221$332,955,995
(Unclassified)4$94,647,983$209,329,853$303,977,836
In Technical RolesStory Creator1$33,302,167$201,679,175$234,981,342
Producer1$4,412,170$154,957,108$159,369,278
Screenwriter1$4,412,170$154,957,108$159,369,278

Career Trend

This graph shows Rowan Atkinson’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


International Box Office: Can None stop The Nun?

October 2nd, 2018

The Nun

For the fourth weekend in a row, The Nun earned first place on the international chart. This past weekend, the film earned $16.4 million on 9,490 screens in 80 markets for totals of $220.2 million internationally and $329.2 million worldwide. There were no new markets this weekend, which explains the sharp decline from last week’s haul. That said, it remained in first place in France with $2.4 million on 367 screens for a two-week total of $7.6 million. The film is now the biggest hit in the franchise, both internationally and worldwide. More...

International Box Office: The Nun Completes Threepeat, Climbs Franchise Chart

September 25th, 2018

The Nun

The Nun held on strongly repeating as the international box office champion with $35.0 million on 12,817 screens in 80 markets for totals of $192.1 million internationally and $292.7 million worldwide. The film opened in first place in France with $4.5 million on 348 screens and in Russia with $4.2 million on 1,847. On the other hand, it had to settle for fourth place in South Korea with $2.96 million on 824 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $4.28 million. It is no longer in last place for the franchise; in fact, it could be in second place by the weekend. More...

Johnny English Strikes Again Trailer

August 24th, 2018

Spy spoof starring Rowan Atkinson opens October 26 ... Full Movie Details.

A cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success. More...

Home Market Releases for August 21st, 2018

August 20th, 2018

Ash vs. Evil Dead: Season Three

It’s a good week on the home market as we not only have a monster hit that is worth being a Pick of the Week contender, Deadpool 2, we have a wide selection of other contenders. This includes a limited release, First Reformed; an Anime title,Sakura Quest: Part Two; as well as a TV on DVD release, Ash vs. Evil Dead: Season Three. In the end, I went with Ash vs. Evil Dead: Season Three, but it was a close race. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for March 24th, 2015

March 24th, 2015

There are three $100 million theatrical hits arriving on the home market this week, which is amazing. However, that's really all that's coming out this week. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is the biggest of these three hits, but it wasn't the best. The best is Into the Woods and given the lack of competition, the DVD or Blu-ray is the Pick of the Week. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 15, 2023Wonka Father Julius $218,179,701$411,500,000$629,679,701
Oct 26, 2018Johnny English Strikes… Johnny English $4,412,170$154,957,108$159,369,278
Oct 21, 2011Johnny English Reborn Johnny English $8,406,711$156,233,690$164,640,401
Aug 24, 2007Mr. Bean’s Holiday Mr. Bean $33,302,167$201,679,175$234,981,342
Sep 15, 2006Keeping Mum Walter Goodfellow $1,619,466$16,494,571$18,114,037
Nov 7, 2003Love Actually Rufus, jewellery … $60,104,551$186,244,221$246,348,772
Jul 18, 2003Johnny English Richard Latham, J… $28,013,509$133,722,282$161,735,791
Jun 14, 2002Scooby-Doo Mondavarious $153,294,164$123,000,000$276,294,164
Aug 24, 2001Maybe Baby Mr. James $19,147$7,000,000$7,019,147
Aug 17, 2001Rat Race Enrico Pollini $56,607,223$30,000,000$86,607,223
Oct 17, 1997Bean Mr. Bean $45,334,169$211,239,959$256,574,128
Jun 15, 1994The Lion King Zazu $421,785,283$564,408,500$986,193,783
Mar 9, 1994Four Weddings and a Fu… Father Gerald $52,700,832$190,194,977$242,895,809
May 21, 1993Hot Shots! Part Deux Dexter Hayman $38,618,836$94,829,853$133,448,689
Sep 21, 1990The Tall Guy Ron Anderson $510,000$3,000,000$3,510,000
Feb 16, 1990The Witches Mr. Stringer $10,360,553$4,989,395$15,349,948
Oct 7, 1983Never Say Never Again Nigel Small-Fawcett $55,500,000$104,500,000$160,000,000
 
Averages $69,927,558$152,587,867$222,515,424
Totals 17 $1,188,768,482$2,593,993,731$3,782,762,213


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Oct 26, 2018Johnny English Strikes… $1,638,895552$4,412,170$159,369,2782.8%
Oct 21, 2011Johnny English Reborn $3,833,3001,554$8,406,711$164,640,4015.1%
Aug 24, 2007Mr. Bean’s Holiday $9,889,7801,778$33,302,167$234,981,34214.2%
Sep 15, 2006Keeping Mum $27,11279$1,619,466$18,114,0378.9%
Nov 7, 2003Love Actually $6,886,0801,870$60,104,551$246,348,77224.4%
Jul 18, 2003Johnny English $9,134,0852,236$28,013,509$161,735,79117.3%
Aug 17, 2001Rat Race $11,662,0942,551$56,607,223$86,607,22365.4%
Oct 17, 1997Bean $2,255,2332,015$45,334,169$256,574,12817.7%
Jun 15, 1994The Lion King $1,586,7532,624$421,785,283$986,193,78342.8%
 
Averages $5,212,5921,695$73,287,250$257,173,86222.1%
Totals 9 $659,585,249$2,314,564,755


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Dec 15, 2023Wonka $39,005,8004,213$218,179,701$629,679,70134.6%
Jun 14, 2002Scooby-Doo $54,155,3123,447$153,294,164$276,294,16455.5%
Mar 9, 1994Four Weddings and a Fu… 1,069$52,700,832$242,895,80921.7%
Feb 16, 1990The Witches 879$10,360,553$15,349,94867.5%
 
Averages $46,580,5562,402$108,633,813$291,054,90644.8%
Totals 4 $434,535,250$1,164,219,622

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 354 $659,585,249
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,773 $434,540,549
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,407 $766,988,498
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 453 $1,048,843,612
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 47,701-47,800) 47,800 $10,360,553
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) 875 $1,188,773,781
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 175 $1,654,979,506
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,272 $728,466,281
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 454 $2,028,367,140
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 262 $2,160,282,646
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 43,501-43,600) 43,591 $4,989,395
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 405 $2,592,775,640
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 217 $2,314,564,755
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,310 $1,163,006,830
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 637 $2,795,355,638
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 315 $3,209,126,258
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 49,001-49,100) 49,017 $15,349,948
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 520 $3,781,549,421
Highest Grossing Stars of 1997 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 157 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 1998 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 177 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 1999 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 203 57
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 208 58
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 210 58
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the Domestic Box Office 86 117
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 227 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 233 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 276 22
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 322 22
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 347 22
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 222 47
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 239 47
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the International Box Office 18 225
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the International Box Office 37 178
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the International Box Office 31 178
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the International Box Office 94 86
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 112 86
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 132 86
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 166 80
Highest Grossing Stars of 2012 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 155 80
Highest Grossing Stars of 2013 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 167 80
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 317 60
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 306 60
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 285 60
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 210 54
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 216 54
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the Worldwide Box Office 25 211
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the Worldwide Box Office 50 157
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Worldwide Box Office 47 157
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 120 79
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 145 79
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 168 79
Highest Grossing Stars of 2011 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 269 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2012 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 262 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2013 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 269 59
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 385 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 374 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 359 49
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) 160 $580,948,913
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 101-200) 177 $78,636,336
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies 66 $1,242,060,372
Top International Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies 36 $412,919,134
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies 89 $1,823,009,285
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies 46 $491,555,470
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 613 $237,799,966
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Hand Animation Movies 6 $421,785,283
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 144 $1,090,571,006
Top International Leading Stars for Hand Animation Movies 6 $564,408,500
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 255 $1,328,370,972
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Hand Animation Movies 5 $986,193,783
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 369 $237,799,966
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies 90 $421,785,283
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies 45 $1,090,571,006
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 111 $564,408,500
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 117 $1,328,370,972
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 106 $986,193,783
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 101-200) 154 $455,087,450
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 712 $28,013,509
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 317 $116,379,739
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) 153 $60,104,551
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $766,087,675
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 512 $133,722,282
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies 42 $568,925,328
Top International Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies 44 $186,244,221
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 101-200) 142 $1,221,175,125
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 568 $161,735,791
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies 92 $685,305,067
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies 68 $246,348,772
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 701-800) 782 $101,941,392
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 801-900) 807 $61,724,017
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,011 $40,832,390
Top Domestic Leading Stars for G Movies 9 $455,087,450
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 501-600) 539 $241,239,959
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 201-300) 284 $202,738,792
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) 202 $444,913,080
Top International Leading Stars for G Movies 6 $766,087,675
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 601-700) 616 $343,181,351
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 415 $264,462,809
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400) 304 $485,745,470
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for G Movies 7 $1,221,175,125
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 153 $421,785,283
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) 236 $129,826,938
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 423 $56,607,223
Top International Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 160 $564,408,500
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies 45 $677,879,368
Top International Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 462 $30,000,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 167 $986,193,783
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies 77 $807,706,306
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 474 $86,607,223

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Oct 26, 2018Johnny English Strikes Again Producer
Screenwriter
$4,412,170$154,957,108$159,369,278
Aug 24, 2007Mr. Bean’s Holiday Story Creator $33,302,167$201,679,175$234,981,342
 
Averages $18,857,169$178,318,142$197,175,310
Totals 2 $37,714,337$356,636,283$394,350,620


Producer Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Oct 26, 2018Johnny English Strikes… $1,638,895552$4,412,170$159,369,2782.8%
 
Averages $1,638,895552$4,412,170$159,369,2782.8%
Totals 1 $4,412,170$159,369,278


Writer Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Oct 26, 2018Johnny English Strikes… $1,638,895552$4,412,170$159,369,2782.8%
Aug 24, 2007Mr. Bean’s Holiday $9,889,7801,778$33,302,167$234,981,34214.2%
 
Averages $5,764,3381,165$18,857,169$197,175,3108.5%
Totals 2 $37,714,337$394,350,620