Commedia dell’arte comic traditions have trickled down into our modern day comedy, but it was only recently that I realized that Mr. Bean is a prime example. His use of noises vs. words, his small improvised moments, his specialized walk and facial expressions…all hints of Dottore, Pantelone, Zanni. Take a look at one of his classic scenes below to get a glimpse for yourself:
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Thoughts on Theatre 
So true! I don’t think anyone performing comedy should ignore Commedia. One of our most famous clowns, Charlie Chaplin, was very much a Pierrot.
Nice observation Jeremy. Chaplin’s stuff still holds up today – which I just love. Thanks for your comment.