Rowan Atkinson made the world a happier place with his hilarious role as Mr. Bean, a character that made him famous and rich. Atkinson's ability to interpret different movie roles makes him one of the most sought-after actors in the world. The British star may be one of the richest men in England today, but he didn’t grow with a lot of wealth. In fact, Atkinson was born and raised in a middle-class family but his talent of making people smile helped him stand him out among his peers from a very early age.

Still, the actor wanted an education before chasing his dream of becoming an actor. He knew that comedy was his ticket to financial freedom and he practiced to become a better actor.

His passion for comedy took him to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he delivered an amazing performance. At 24, he joined the crew of a parody news show called Not the Nine O’Clock News and lit up his viewers’ evenings.

He starred in The Black Adder, a film that saw him play different personalities instead of his normal comic character. 1990 birthed Mr.Bean and it surprised everyone by becoming one of the most watched TV series. The series that ran for hundreds of episodes turned to a blockbuster movie. After 22 years of playing the role of Mr. Bean, Atkinson finally announced his retirement to the dismay of his fans.