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Spicy details from Mr. Bean's extraordinary life: From stuttering to saving his family from a plane crash

2026-01-07 18:08:23Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Spicy details from Mr. Bean's extraordinary life: From stuttering to saving
Rowan Atkinson celebrates his 71st birthday!

Rowan Atkinson celebrated his 71st birthday on Tuesday and has certainly had many extraordinary moments to remember from his life, according to "The Oldie".

From a quiet childhood in Consett, County Durham, he grew into a global comedy icon and is also considered a British treasure.

Atkinson has given the world unforgettable characters like Mr. Bean, Johnny English and Blackadder – and starred in hit films like “Love Actually”, “Dead On Time” and “Wonka”.

His life is full of surprises and strange facts that you might not know.

Some details from Rowan Atkinson's extraordinary life so far:

Rowan was the youngest of four boys and was sent to two boarding schools.

Initially, he attended the same preparatory school as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, called Durham Choristers.

Rowan then attended secondary school at Saint Bees School, in West Cumbria, excelling in science.

Comedy and acting were not in his plans

While many fans know Rowan as the man who always makes people laugh, comedy and acting were not his original plan.

Following in his father's footsteps, the comedy star received a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Newcastle University.

He later began a doctorate at Oxford University, where he discovered his love for acting.

It was then that he met the writer of "Four Weddings and a Funeral," in which Rowan made a brief public appearance.

He also co-wrote the book "Blackadder".

Rowan suffers from stuttering.

Rowan has suffered from stuttering for most of his life.

He also avoids interviews because of this.

The National Health Service (NHS) explains that stuttering is a common speech problem in childhood, which can continue into adulthood.

It depends on each individual and may include repeating certain sounds or syllables, or prolonging some sounds longer than others.

Rowan saved his family from a plane crash

In 2001, Rowan managed to save the lives of his wife and two children when their private plane crashed.

His wife at the time, Sunetra Sastry, and children Ben and Lily were on holiday in Kenya.

The family was traveling from Ukundu to Nairobi on a Cessna 202 aircraft.

However, the disaster occurred 45 minutes after the start of the flight, after the pilot lost consciousness.

As the family struggled to bring him to his senses, Rowan, who had never flown before, was forced to take control of the plane.

Fortunately for everyone on board, the pilot regained consciousness before the plane landed.

The pilot took control and returned the family to the ground safely.

Spicy details from Mr. Bean's extraordinary life: From stuttering to saving

Rowan has connections to the Royal Family

Rowan is a friend of the British Royal Family and has a close relationship with King Charles.

The actor has attended several private events hosted by the monarch and was among the exclusive guests who attended his wedding to Queen Camilla.

He was also part of the celebration of King Charles' 60th birthday, which was held at his private residence, Highgrove Gardens.

Rowan has also been invited to major events hosted by the Royal Family, including the coronation of King Charles and the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

In 2013, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Rowan became a father at the age of 62

Rowan became a father to his third child, a daughter, at the age of 62.

The comedy legend's actress partner, Louise Ford, 45, gave birth to their daughter Isla in December 2017.

The "Johnny English" actor already has two grown children, son Ben, 32, and daughter Lily, 30, from his 24-year marriage to BBC makeup artist Sunetra Sastry.

In 2014, his relationship with Sunetra deteriorated after it was reported that he had a new partner in his life.

She was Louise – an actress Rowan met on the play “Quartermaine's Terms” in 2013.

They met while filming "West End," a romance that lasted only two years.

Rowan's divorce from Sunetra was finalized in 2015.


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