Rowan Atkinson is highly academic. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Oxford University. he is a professional-level racing driver.

He is a serious car enthusiast and once famously owned (and twice crashed) a rare McLaren F1. he is a Disney legend.

He provided the original voice for Zazu, the uptight hornbill, in the 1994 animated classic The Lion King. he has been honored by royalty. In 2013, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to drama and charity.