Atkinson splits from wife: report

Rowan Atkinson and wife Sunetra. Picture: Supplied.

British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson has split from his wife of 23 years, according to UK media reports.

The Mr Bean star is said to have separated from his long-time partner, Sunetra, after a period of estrangement.

Atkinson is yet to confirm the split rumours, but he fuelled the rumours last week when he was photographed enjoying an outing to a garden centre in London with actress Louise Ford, 31.

The 59-year-old funnyman appeared on stage with Ford last year in a West End production of Quartermaine's Terms.