ROWAN ATKINSON | $150 MILLION
Rowan Atkinson is one of Britain’s most iconic comedians ever, known worldwide for his portrayal of Mr. Bean. Apart from being an actor-comedian, he is a screenwriter and has a degree in Engineering from the prestigious Oxford University. During his days in the university, Atkinson started his career as a writer and performer for theater comedy sketch shows. Mastering his craft in those days later earned him his very own show on BBC Radio 3. He would then transition from being a radio personality to a career in TV.
However, it was not till the 1990s that he would gain worldwide recognition for the show Mr. Bean. His comedic genius remains one of the world’s examples of good slapstick humor and is the main reason he is one of the world’s wealthiest comedians. He is currently estimated to have a net worth of $150 million.