Rowan Atkinson Net Worth 2026
Last updated July 15, 2026
As of 2026, Rowan Atkinson has an estimated net worth of $156.7 Million, computed film by film and year by year from public records and published rates. Every input, rate, and source behind the number is on this page.
Calculation
- Disclosed salaries and documented backend, each with a citation
- Undisclosed roles modeled from disclosed comparables for their era, budget band, and career stage
- Backend, endorsements, and producing credits estimated from disclosed medians
Fast Facts
| Birthdate | January 6, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Consett |
| Breakthrough | Mr. Bean (1990) |
| Best Known | Mr. Bean (1990) |
Data
Every line below is computed from public data and the published rate tables on our methodology page. Confidence: Grade C. Documented numbers cover only a small share of this figure, so most of it is modeled from published rates and comparables (grades run from A, mostly documented, to C, mostly modeled).
The Calculation
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Revenue | |
| Film pay, modeled lead roles (36 of 73 films) era and budget-band medians of disclosed lead salaries | $218,085,000 |
| Film pay, modeled supporting and early roles (37 of 73 films) 2.5% of era medians: the pre-stardom rate | $8,125,000 |
| Backend points, estimated 12% of disclosed lead deals included points, at a median 2.6% of box office; applied as an expected value to 8 undisclosed lead roles | $4,590,306 |
| Endorsements, estimated (1 documented brand partnerships) 1 named partnerships x the $5.5M median disclosed ambassador fee x the 2.1-year median disclosed term | $11,550,000 |
| Residuals, estimated SAG residual rates (3.6% of distributor receipts in the post-theatrical windows) on receipts assumed at half of box office, split by role share and spread over the ten years after each release | $9,696,567 |
| Investment returns on savings actual 60/40 portfolio returns each year, after tax | $91,957,141 |
| Expenses | |
| Representation fees agent 10% + attorney 5% | -$37,713,021 |
| Taxes UK effective rates, year by year | -$85,529,599 |
| Personal spending measured household savings rates by income | -$63,390,308 |
| Estimated net worth | $156,744,356 |
Film by Film
| Film | Year | Role | Budget | Box office | Pay counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man vs Baby no disclosed fee: modeled on the $25.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2025 | Lead | $70,000,000 | – | $10,500,000 |
| Migros no disclosed fee: modeled on the $25.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2024 | Lead | $70,000,000 | – | $10,500,000 |
| Wonka no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 2023 | Lead | $125,000,000 | – | $15,000,000 |
| Man vs Bee no disclosed fee: modeled on the $25.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2022 | Lead | $70,000,000 | – | $10,500,000 |
| Etisalat no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2019 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| One Red Nose Day and a Wedding no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M era median, capped at 15% of budget | 2019 | Lead | $4,400,000 | $245,700,000 | $660,000 |
| Etisalat no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2018 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Johnny English Strikes Again no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2018 | Lead | $25,000,000 | $159,000,000 | $3,750,000 |
| Olly Murs no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2018 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| British Airways Safety Video: Director's Cut no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2017 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Cameo appearance no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $20.0M median for its era and budget band | 2017 | Supporting | $40,000,000 | – | $500,000 |
| Red Nose Day Actually no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2017 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| The Graham Norton Show no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $20.0M median for its era and budget band | 2017 | Supporting | $40,000,000 | – | $500,000 |
| Horrible Histories no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2015 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Maigret no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2015 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Mr. Bean: Funeral no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2015 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Snickers no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2014 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Archbishop of Canterbury no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2013 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Johnny English Reborn no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2011 | Lead | $45,000,000 | $160,100,000 | $6,750,000 |
| Bondi Rescue no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2010 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Matt Willis no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2007 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Mr. Bean's Holiday no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2007 | Lead | $25,000,000 | $232,225,908 | $3,750,000 |
| Keeping Mum no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M era median, capped at 15% of budget | 2005 | Lead | $18,500,000 | $18,500,000 | $2,775,000 |
| Spider-Plant Man no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2005 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Johnny English no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2003 | Lead | $40,000,000 | $160,500,000 | $6,000,000 |
| Love Actually no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2003 | Lead | $40,000,000 | $246,942,017 | $6,000,000 |
| Martin Bashir no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2003 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Scooby-Doo no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2002 | Lead | $84,000,000 | $275,650,703 | $12,600,000 |
| Mr. Bean: The Animated Series no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $20.0M median for its era and budget band | 2001 | Supporting | $40,000,000 | – | $500,000 |
| Popsters no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2001 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Rat Race no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2001 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Maybe Baby no disclosed fee: modeled on the $20.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 2000 | Lead | $40,000,000 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Blackadder: Back & Forth no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1999 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1999 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| Fujifilm no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1999 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| Nissan Tino no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1999 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| Bean no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1997 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| Boyzone no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1997 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| M&M's no disclosed fee: modeled on the $15.0M median for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of budget | 1997 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $3,900,000 |
| The Thin Blue Line no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1995 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Tim Birkin no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1995 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Four Weddings and a Funeral no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1994 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| REMA 1000 no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1994 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| The Lion King no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1994 | Supporting | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Hot Shots! Part Deux no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1993 | Lead | $25,000,000 | $133,800,000 | $375,000 |
| A Bit of Fry & Laurie no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1992 | Supporting | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Funny Business no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1992 | Supporting | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Laughing Matters no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1992 | Supporting | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Rowan Atkinson Live no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1992 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Bernard and the Genie no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1991 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Hale and Pace no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1991 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| The Driven Man no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1991 | Supporting | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| The Witches no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $15.0M median for its era and budget band | 1990 | Lead | $26,000,000 | – | $375,000 |
| Barclaycard no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1989 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Give Blood no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1989 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| The Tall Guy no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1989 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| The Appointments of Dennis Jennings no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1988 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Mr. Bean no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1987 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| The Grand Knockout Tournament no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1987 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Saturday Live no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1986 | Supporting | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Appletiser no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1983 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Dead on Time no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1983 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Never Say Never Again no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1983 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Mr. Kershaw's Dream System no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1982 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Blackadder no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1981 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Fundamental Frolics no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1981 | Supporting | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| The Secret Policeman's Other Ball no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1981 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Kronenbourg 1664 no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1980 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Peter Cook & Co no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1980 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| The Innes Book of Records no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1980 | Lead | $14,000,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Not the Nine O'Clock News no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1979 | Lead | $3,025,000 | – | $68,750 |
| Rowan Atkinson presents… Canned Laughter no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1979 | Lead | $3,025,000 | – | $68,750 |
| The Secret Policeman's Ball no disclosed fee: 2.5% of the $2.8M median for its era and budget band | 1979 | Supporting | $3,025,000 | – | $68,750 |
How the modeled figures work. An undisclosed lead role after the breakthrough gets the median of disclosed lead salaries for its era and budget band, capped at 15% of the film’s budget. Supporting and pre-breakthrough roles get 2.5% of that median, the documented going rate for actors before stardom. Films with no reported budget are treated as small productions. Undocumented backend, endorsements, and producer or director credits enter as separate estimated lines in the calculation above, built from disclosed medians. Every median comes from the published tables on our methodology page.
Net Worth Over Time
Modeled balance at the end of each year, matching the year-by-year table below.
Year by Year
| Year | Income | Rep fees | Tax rate | Spent | Saved | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $240,392 | $36,059 | 40% | $109,114 | $13,486 | $156,744,356 |
| 2025 | $14,590,392 | $2,188,559 | 40% | $3,646,139 | $3,794,961 | $156,730,870 |
| 2024 | $14,590,392 | $2,188,559 | 40% | $3,646,139 | $3,794,961 | $138,551,995 |
| 2023 | $19,090,392 | $2,863,559 | 40% | $4,770,689 | $4,965,411 | $120,547,390 |
| 2022 | $10,740,392 | $1,611,059 | 40% | $2,684,024 | $2,793,576 | $101,679,897 |
| 2021 | $335,491 | $50,324 | 40% | $130,036 | $41,064 | $117,819,994 |
| 2020 | $335,491 | $50,324 | 40% | $130,036 | $41,064 | $104,577,486 |
| 2019 | $7,602,131 | $1,140,320 | 40% | $1,899,772 | $1,977,314 | $94,457,436 |
| 2018 | $16,332,120 | $2,449,818 | 40% | $4,081,397 | $4,247,985 | $79,036,895 |
| 2017 | $13,233,042 | $1,984,956 | 40% | $3,306,937 | $3,441,914 | $76,801,099 |
| 2016 | $233,042 | $34,956 | 40% | $90,327 | $28,524 | $66,072,927 |
| 2015 | $18,244,031 | $2,736,605 | 40% | $4,559,183 | $4,745,272 | $62,152,184 |
| 2014 | $6,244,031 | $936,605 | 40% | $1,560,383 | $1,624,072 | $56,952,431 |
| 2013 | $6,486,051 | $972,908 | 40% | $1,620,864 | $1,687,022 | $51,203,412 |
| 2012 | $649,788 | $97,468 | 40% | $208,777 | $122,615 | $43,375,009 |
| 2011 | $7,795,079 | $1,169,262 | 40% | $1,947,990 | $2,027,500 | $39,837,228 |
| 2010 | $6,554,688 | $983,203 | 40% | $1,638,017 | $1,704,874 | $36,586,283 |
| 2009 | $554,688 | $83,203 | 40% | $178,221 | $104,670 | $32,044,214 |
| 2008 | $554,688 | $83,203 | 40% | $178,221 | $104,670 | $27,781,972 |
| 2007 | $10,878,060 | $1,631,709 | 40% | $2,718,427 | $2,829,383 | $34,639,928 |
| 2006 | $416,746 | $62,512 | 40% | $133,901 | $78,640 | $30,690,939 |
| 2005 | $9,237,423 | $1,385,613 | 40% | $2,308,432 | $2,402,654 | $28,683,076 |
| 2004 | $405,757 | $60,864 | 40% | $130,370 | $76,566 | $25,676,510 |
| 2003 | $19,491,219 | $2,923,683 | 40% | $4,870,856 | $5,069,666 | $24,391,120 |
| 2002 | $13,523,802 | $2,028,570 | 40% | $3,379,598 | $3,517,541 | $17,358,237 |
| 2001 | $12,579,477 | $1,886,922 | 40% | $3,143,611 | $3,271,922 | $15,236,346 |
| 2000 | $6,079,477 | $911,922 | 40% | $1,519,261 | $1,581,272 | $12,431,862 |
| 1999 | $15,679,477 | $2,351,922 | 40% | $3,918,301 | $4,078,232 | $10,939,197 |
| 1998 | $79,477 | $11,922 | 40% | $36,075 | $4,459 | $6,389,426 |
| 1997 | $11,779,477 | $1,766,922 | 40% | $2,943,691 | $3,063,842 | $5,681,991 |
| 1996 | $79,477 | $11,922 | 40% | $36,075 | $4,459 | $2,290,033 |
| 1995 | $829,477 | $124,422 | 40% | $207,286 | $215,747 | $2,094,206 |
| 1994 | $1,204,477 | $180,672 | 40% | $300,999 | $313,285 | $1,592,400 |
| 1993 | $375,000 | $56,250 | 40% | $120,488 | $70,762 | $1,283,995 |
| 1992 | $1,500,000 | $225,000 | 40% | $374,850 | $390,150 | $1,144,883 |
| 1991 | $1,125,000 | $168,750 | 40% | $281,138 | $292,612 | $722,108 |
| 1990 | $375,000 | $56,250 | 40% | $120,488 | $70,762 | $374,099 |
| 1989 | $206,250 | $30,938 | 40% | $79,942 | $25,245 | $300,238 |
| 1988 | $68,750 | $10,313 | 40% | $31,206 | $3,857 | $239,337 |
| 1987 | $137,500 | $20,625 | 45% | $48,854 | $15,428 | $218,295 |
| 1986 | $68,750 | $10,313 | 45% | $28,605 | $3,535 | $198,234 |
| 1985 | $0 | $0 | 45% | $0 | $0 | $177,774 |
| 1984 | $0 | $0 | 45% | $0 | $0 | $154,138 |
| 1983 | $206,250 | $30,938 | 45% | $60,746 | $35,676 | $146,240 |
| 1982 | $68,750 | $10,313 | 45% | $28,605 | $3,535 | $110,564 |
| 1981 | $206,250 | $30,938 | 45% | $60,746 | $35,676 | $107,028 |
| 1980 | $206,250 | $30,938 | 45% | $60,746 | $35,676 | $71,352 |
| 1979 | $206,250 | $30,938 | 45% | $60,746 | $35,676 | $35,676 |
Model Notes
- RESIDENCE PROXY: residence not individually sourced for this batch; US-CA default applied until documented
Methodology
We rebuild Rowan’s career as a yearly time series. Disclosed salaries and documented backend enter as reported, with citations. Undisclosed lead roles get the median of disclosed salaries for their era and budget band, capped at 15% of the film’s budget. Supporting roles and roles from before the breakthrough get 2.5% of that median, the going-rate ratio measured from disclosed pre-stardom deals. Films with no reported budget are treated as small productions, and every role is estimated unless a source documents it was unpaid. Representation fees come out at sourced rates, taxes follow the eras actually lived through, spending follows measured household savings behavior unless court documents say otherwise, and what remains compounds at real market returns. Undocumented backend enters as an expected value from disclosed deals, endorsements at the median disclosed ambassador fee, and producer or director credits at union-scale floors.
The full model, every rate table, and how our estimates have checked out against real deals are on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowan Atkinson's net worth in 2026?
As of 2026, Rowan Atkinson's net worth is an estimated $156.7 Million. The estimate is built film by film from disclosed salaries and documented backend, then year by year: income, minus representation fees and taxes, minus spending, compounded at real market returns.
How does Rowan Atkinson make money?
Film salaries and documented backend participation.
How is Rowan Atkinson's net worth calculated?
Disclosed paydays enter as reported, with citations. Undisclosed lead roles use the median of disclosed salaries for their era and budget band, capped at 15% of the film's budget, and supporting or early-career roles use the documented pre-stardom fraction of that median. We subtract sourced representation fees, taxes for the years Rowan actually worked, and spending from measured savings behavior, then compound at real market returns. Undocumented backend, endorsements, and producing credits enter as estimated lines from disclosed medians. Every rate and source is published.
How much does Rowan Atkinson make per film?
It varies by role and era, and the film-by-film table above lists the pay counted for every title. Disclosed paydays enter as reported. Undisclosed roles are modeled from what comparable actors earned in the same era and budget range, with lead roles after the breakthrough earning the most and supporting or early roles a documented fraction of that.
Why is the tax rate so high, and don't actors avoid it with a loan-out company?
Tax comes out at the effective rate for where Rowan lived each year, which is the rate shown in the year-by-year table. In a high-tax state like California, combined federal and state income tax reaches close to half of a top earner's income, so those years run in the mid-40s percent. A loan-out company, the corporation many actors run their income through, does not lower the tax on the money they take home. Its real advantage is deducting business costs such as agent, manager, and attorney fees, and the model already subtracts those as a separate line before any tax is applied. High-earning performers also fall outside the pass-through business deduction that other company owners can claim, so it buys them no rate cut.
Why is this figure different from other net worth sites?
Most sites publish a single number with no way to check it. This estimate is built in the open: every salary, rate, and assumption is on the page, and the methodology page lists every source.
How accurate is this estimate?
No net worth estimate for a private individual is exact; this one is a model built from public data. The difference is that you can see how it was built and check every step. The confidence grade near the top of the calculation shows how much of the figure rests on disclosed numbers, and the page flags where a number leans on an assumption.
Is Rowan Atkinson rich compared to the average person?
Yes. A net worth of $156.7 Million is far above the median American household, which sits near $193,000 according to Federal Reserve data.
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