Rowan Atkinson | 178
Named as one of the funniest actors in British comedy, Rowan Atkinson just doesn’t stop surprising us with his genius comedic skills. Well-loved for his performance as Mr. Bean, the comedian, and writer also gained critical acclaim for his lead role in the Johnny English film series. He was also appointed a CBE in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.
But did you know that he has a high IQ of 178? Yup, that’s 18 points higher than Hawking or Einstein! He may play the silly Mr. Bean on screen, but he’s incredibly smart in real life. He was an excellent student at Newcastle University, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He also later received his Master’s in Science in Electrical Engineering from Oxford. Atkinson initially planned on pursuing a doctorate, but the call of acting was much stronger.