Rowan Atkinson as Tom Bombadil - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

**The Saucepan Man** · 02-21-2004, 09:09 PM

Talented though he undoubtedly is, Rowan Atkinson is no Tom Bombadil.

Funny, but Brian Blessed's name always comes up in "who should play Tom Bombadil" discussions. He would certainly look and sound the part, but I don't see him capturing the wiser side of Tom's nature. Blessed, bless him, is best when playing loud and hearty but somewhat foolish types.

My choice would be Billy Connelly. He's got the build and the hair, he can sing and he can certainly act the fool, but he also has more depth to him. Mind you, with his Scottish accent, some audiences might be led into thinking that Connelly's Tom was somehow related to Boyd's Pippin.

02-21-2004, 09:09 PM	#16
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Rowan Atkinson!!?? Talented though he undoubtedly is, Rowan Atkinson is no Tom Bombadil. Funny, but Brian Blessed's name always comes up in "who should play Tom Bombadil" discussions. He would certainly look and sound the part, but I don't see him capturing the wiser side of Tom's nature. Blessed, bless him, is best when playing loud and hearty but somewhat foolish types. My choice would be Billy Connelly. He's got the build and the hair, he can sing and he can certainly act the fool, but he also has more depth to him. Mind you, with his Scottish accent, some audiences might be led into thinking that Connelly's Tom was somehow related to Boyd's Pippin. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!