These Celebrities Graduated With Some Unexpected Degrees

Rowan Atkinson- Electrical Engineering

Some actors are known for dumb characters, like Atkinson's Mr. Bean, but usually have a secret smart streak. Such is the case with Rowan, who received his Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering from Queen's College in Oxford. He began performing when he was still in school and left his boring life behind to pursue acting. He has been on the big screen ever since. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.