68 Mr. Bean Moments for Rowan Atkinson’s 68th Birthday
Every time Rowan Atkinson appears in a movie, TV show, interview, etc., he maximizes that comedic opportunity. Even if it’s playing Steven Wright's deranged psychiatrist. And that commitment to the bit, as well as his mastery of physical comedy and use of expressions, allows audiences to go back and watch his performances over and over again without them ever getting old, because there’s always something new to find.
The ultimate case in point is his most famous character: Mr. Bean. Instantly recognizable in the brown tweed suit and red tie, Mr. Bean has bumbled (and mumbled) his way to being beloved by audiences worldwide since the show debuted back in 1990. And even if Atkinson doesn't love playing him so much anymore, he’s just as popular today. That’s some amazing staying power for a character on a show that only had 15 episodes.
So, to properly honor Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, Commander of the British Empire, on this, his 68th birthday, we’d like to share our favorite Mr. Bean moments and sketches over the years.
At the Hospital
New Year’s Eve Party
Painting His House
The Hairdresser
Meme-Worthy Moment #1
The Mr. Bean cheating meme came from the television show’s very first sketch.
Meeting the Queen
At the Restaurant
The Church
Go Golfing
Laundry Bully
The Goldfish
At the Dentist
At the Cinema
Making a Sandwich
At the Swimming Pool
Commitment to the Bit
Atkinson has stated that the five-second shot of Bean on his bicycle overtaking the other cyclists in this scene was one of the most physically demanding of all of his Mr. Bean gags, because he had to pedal so hard before entering the frame and try to act like he wasn’t completely out of breath.
Running Late
The Awkward Drive Home
Art Disaster
In the Toilet
Saxophone Player
Bean the Surgeon
At the Beach
TV Aerial
The Magician
Bean Boogie
Meme-Worthy Moment #2
A screenshot from this scene in Mr. Bean’s Holiday helped spawn the “if you know what I mean” meme.
Thief
Taking the Train
Middle Finger
Christmas Day
Car Park Chaos
On a Plane
Picnic
Static Generator
Mr. Bean’s Wedding
The Wrong Funeral
I Want to Be Elected
Mr. Bean and the lead singer of Iron Maiden team up to do an Alice Cooper cover for charity. It’s as crazy as it sounds.
Judo Class
Art Class
Going to Sleep
Interrogation Room
Seafood Dinner
Posting a Letter
Car Crashes
Trouble in Hotel
Heart Attack
Taking the Stairs
Meme-Worthy Moment #3
The Mr. Bean waiting/still waiting meme came from this scene.
Bathroom Mishap
Mr. Bean at the Olympics
Getting Up
Kung Fu Masters’ Snickers Ads
First-Class Flight
Mr. Bean on Ice
Blind Date
The Ride of Doom
Street Performance
Mr. Bean’s Car Destroyed by Tank
Cinema Policy Rules
A PSA short that ran before movies in theaters.
