Created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, Mr. Bean aired from 1990 to 1995.
Rowan says he came up with the character after being asked to write a sketch for a show at the Oxford Playhouse.
The lack of dialogue might be a problem for some shows, but in Mr. Bean’s case, it has only helped with his worldwide appeal.
Rowan isn’t the only success story to evolve from the show. The actor teamed up with good mate Richard Curtis to help create and write the series.
Can you imagine how different the series might have been if the lead character was called Mr. White? Or how about Mr. Cauliflower? It’s hard to believe now but these were all very real possibilities.
While the show brings us so much joy, Rowan has admitted playing Mr. Bean sometimes feels like a burden.
Turns out that Mr. Bean’s legendary ear wiggle is a physical characteristic he shares with his creator and not CGI.
Mr. Bean’s madcap driving adventures centred around his unmissable citron-green 1977 British Leyland Mini 1000 Mark 4 with a matte black bonnet.
While Rowan admits he felt pressure being Mr. Bean, the flipside was it allowed him to unleash his chaotic side.
The popularity of the initial TV series lead to two movies, an animated series and even some books, including Mr. Bean’s Diary.