Mild Stammer: Rowan Atkinson Took Steps for Overcoming His Health Problems

Rowan Atkinson created one of the most unique characters in the history of comedies — the irreplaceable Mr. Bean. Among the notable features of the latter was his silence, which didn't stifle Atkinson's perfect acting and only added to his charisma. In reality, Rowan also rarely showed up for interviews or spoke up.

It may come as a surprise, but the star had suffered from a mild stammer for many years.He had difficulty pronouncing words with the letters "B" or "P" and would usually pause before saying those aloud.Rowan's teacher from Durham Choristers School described the young boy as shy, slightly stuttering, and with a somewhat rubbery face.

The teenager Johnny English turned to drama to overcome his problems.Taking the stage, he transformed into a different person,the performer we now all know and love.