A comedian and an Avid car enthusiast - Mr. BEAN

Boom Shiva · 18th May 2006, 16:25

Atkinson's actually a Cambridge degree holder and he occasionally does the lecture circuit. We were shown a video workshop on comedy presented by him while I was doing my major in English Literature at Xavier's. The man is outstanding.

Wow. Bean in a Mclaren F1...sounds like the plot of one of his episodes!

deepakhon · 18th May 2006, 16:52

He is one of the actors I really admire for his creativity and his flair for comedy. I just need to look at his face once and a smile appears. I have some of his CDs too and I love watching them. Atkinson being a car fan is news to me. I'd love to see how he actually drives those beauties he possesses. I can only imagine him driving the mini.

islero · 18th May 2006, 19:18

Guys, let me add another car to his list:

In 1995, desiring somehting more comfortable than his Aston, he bought a Dark green Ferrari 456 with a christmas red inetrior. I have an issue of CAR which has an article with his first impressions and experiences.

I must say he a very entertaining motoring journo, with a very subtle sense of humour, and slightly antiquated views. Very interesting to read his articles.

sujaylahiri · 19th May 2006, 01:45

Anyone seen The Black Adder. He is hilarious in that too.

turbo_v12 · 19th May 2006, 10:02

JC is a big fan of Rowan Atkinson too. When he needs another companion to drive a car for a car compare on TG his first choice is Rowan Atkinson if available.

Can't believe that a long nosed comedian like him is so macho in real life.(No offences guys...I Love the Mr. Bean too...I was just talking about his interviews I have seen on TV...he is totally opposite to what he is in movies).

typeOnegative · 19th May 2006, 17:27

I think he is married to an lady of Indian origin.

ajmat · 19th May 2006, 18:49

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

I think he is married to an lady of Indian origin.

Trinidadian indian caled Sunitha - was his make up lady

Sid Schumacher · 19th May 2006, 21:09

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Originally Posted by GTO

Whats your favorite episodes:

Mine :

1. Back to School Mr. Bean
2. Going out with the Girlfriend
3. In the hospital
4. Mind the Baby
5. Blind Man at the Beach
6. New Years party at home

GTO

Favourite Episode from the TV series has got to be Back to school Mr.Bean.
Esp. the part where he goes to the sketching class...and ends up doing clay modelling.

DCEite · 18th April 2007, 18:24

UPDATE: Mr. Bean's Holiday releasing in India on Friday !

Steeroid · 18th April 2007, 18:37

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Originally Posted by dceite

UPDATE: Mr. Bean's Holiday releasing in India on Friday !

Tell me about it - I've been getting verbal snapshots of the movie from an excited 7 year old who saw it two weeks back but still hasnt gotten over the laughs till date!

navdeep · 18th April 2007, 19:06

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Originally Posted by dceite

UPDATE: Mr. Bean's Holiday releasing in India on Friday !

I watched it last week.. not as good as first one (I missed 2 part ) but surely must one time watch. Some gags do remind you of original series like bean dancing on songs to collect money.. All in al worth spending time and money

Well .. what was the name of Mr Bean part 2 - its Holiday .. right

GTO · 19th April 2007, 09:33

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UPDATE: Mr. Bean's Holiday releasing in India on Friday

Thanks! Ticket booking on the way for the entire family

benbsb29 · 19th April 2007, 13:46

Aaah.. i just love the Mr. Bean series and movies !!!
Used to watch them on Channnel 33 (local channel) in Dubai, and despite them running reruns, used to remain glued in to them too..!!!

esteem_lover · 19th April 2007, 14:08

I love the animated version too.

planet_rocker · 19th April 2007, 16:59

@e_l - i love the animated series as well...specially the back to back episodes.

i loved the part where he drove his car sitting on the roof and accelerated using the broom.

18th May 2006, 16:25	#16
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 19 Times	Atkinson's actually a Cambridge degree holder and he occasionally does the lecture circuit. We were shown a video workshop on comedy presented by him while I was doing my major in English Literature at Xavier's. The man is outstanding. Wow. Bean in a Mclaren F1...sounds like the plot of one of his episodes!
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18th May 2006, 16:52	#17
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 77 Times	He is one of the actors I really admire for his creativity and his flair for comedy. I just need to look at his face once and a smile appears. I have some of his CDs too and I love watching them. Atkinson being a car fan is news to me. I'd love to see how he actually drives those beauties he possesses. I can only imagine him driving the mini.
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18th May 2006, 19:18	#18
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Guys, let me add another car to his list: In 1995, desiring somehting more comfortable than his Aston, he bought a Dark green Ferrari 456 with a christmas red inetrior. I have an issue of CAR which has an article with his first impressions and experiences. I must say he a very entertaining motoring journo, with a very subtle sense of humour, and slightly antiquated views. Very interesting to read his articles.
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sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Anyone seen The Black Adder. He is hilarious in that too.
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turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	JC is a big fan of Rowan Atkinson too. When he needs another companion to drive a car for a car compare on TG his first choice is Rowan Atkinson if available. Can't believe that a long nosed comedian like him is so macho in real life.(No offences guys...I Love the Mr. Bean too...I was just talking about his interviews I have seen on TV...he is totally opposite to what he is in movies).
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19th May 2006, 17:27	#21
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 28 Times	Indian Connection I think he is married to an lady of Indian origin.
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DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,590 Thanked: 3,483 Times	UPDATE: Mr. Bean's Holiday releasing in India on Friday !
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,189 Times View My Garage	Aaah.. i just love the Mr. Bean series and movies !!! Used to watch them on Channnel 33 (local channel) in Dubai, and despite them running reruns, used to remain glued in to them too..!!!
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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	I love the animated version too.
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19th April 2007, 16:59	#30
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	@e_l - i love the animated series as well...specially the back to back episodes. i loved the part where he drove his car sitting on the roof and accelerated using the broom.
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