Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, CBE (born 6 January 1955Famous Birthdays) played the Ninth Doctor in The Curse of Fatal Death, a comedy special produced by the BBC for Comic Relief. He also wrote a tie-in story, Who's After Your Cash.
He was considered for the role of the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 TV movie.http://www.shannonsullivan.com/doctorwho/serials/tvm.html He was also considered by Big Finish Productions to reprise his role as the Doctor for their audio dramas.Talking 'Bout My Regeneration Evidently, this did not come to pass.
== Career ==
Originally a stage comic known for his work in productions such as the , Atkinson is best known for creating and starring in two iconic UK TV series Mr. Bean and Blackadder, which he co-created with Richard Curtis and which featured appearances by many Doctor Who alumni.
Film roles include the James Bond film and the Bond spoofs and . Atkinson also starred in the police comedy with Mina Anwar.
In the Mr. Bean Christmas episode, , a reference to Doctor Who was present: while playing with a Nativity scene in a toy store, at one point, Mr. Bean plays with a toy Dalek, which then kills off a sheep and later also a dinosaur. Mr. Bean also says the Daleks' catchphrase: "Exterminate" and "Hahahaha!" in a Dalek voice, while playing with the Dalek.
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Category:Actors who portrayed the Doctor
Category:BAFTA award winners
Category:Laurence Olivier Award winners
Category:National Television Award nominees
Category:Doctor Who short story writers