ROWAN ATKINSON | $150 MILLION

Rowan Atkinson is perhaps one of the most legendary British Comedians ever. People from across the world widely recognize him for his role as Mr. Bean. More than an actor, he is also a screenwriter and also has an Engineering degree from Oxford University. During his university days, Atkinson would start his career as a comedy sketch writer and performer. He would do several Oxford-based shows and later star in his comedy show for BBC Radio 3. Later on, he would make a transition from radio shows to TV. His first success was the show Not the Nine O’clock News Show.

Not long after, he would do Black Adder, a British staple comedy classic to date. In the 1990s, he would gain worldwide recognition for the show Mr. Bean which paved the way for big-budget movies. The Thin Blue Line, Love Actually, Johnny English, and Rat Race are some of these movies. As of 2021, Atkinson is estimated to have a net worth of $150 million and is known to be one of the wealthiest comedians.

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