Rowan Atkinson – County Durham, 66
Rowan Atkinson made the world laugh without uttering a word in the show Mr. Bean for nearly five years. Who could guess that he actually gained fame by featuring in BBC Radio 3 comedy show, The Atkinson People?
The revered actor is also known for his appearance in Blackadder, another series where he made us laugh till we cried. It’s safe to say now that Rowan is popular among the youngsters and the old-timers who grew up watching the funny antics of the artist. He recently appeared in Johnny English Strikes Again, a complete hit on the box office!