Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade

BIOGRAPHY

Richard Ayoade (born May 23, 1977) is a British actor, comedian, writer, filmmaker, and voice actor known for his deadpan style and sharp wit. He rose to fame playing Maurice Moss in the sitcom The IT Crowd, has voiced Tyrannis in Dan Harmon’s animated series Krapopolis, and has directed films including Submarine (2010) and The Double (2013). Beyond film and television, he has hosted shows such as Travel Man and The Crystal Maze and appeared on the comedy competition series Last One Laughing UK.
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
23 May 1977
Place of Birth
Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Also Known As
Richard Ellef Ayoade, Ayoade, ריצ'ארד איואדי

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FILMOGRAPHY

The Semplica Girl Diaries

The Semplica Girl Diaries

Director, Writer
AD/BC: A Rock Opera

AD/BC: A Rock Opera

2004-12-21Actor, Director, Writer
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

2021-10-21Actor
The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys

2022-03-17Actor
The Watch

The Watch

2012-07-26Actor
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023-09-20Actor
Hello, Friend

Hello, Friend

2003-02-02Actor
The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

2014-09-10Actor
The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher

2023-09-28Actor
Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights

Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights

1997-01-01Actor
Miranda:  Morecambe & Wise and Me

Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me

2017-01-01Actor
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

2024-03-14Actor
The Bad Guys 2

The Bad Guys 2

2025-07-24Actor
Bunny and the Bull

Bunny and the Bull

2009-11-27Actor
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

2016-12-31Actor
Early Man

Early Man

2018-01-26Actor
The IT Crowd Manual

The IT Crowd Manual

2014-01-04Actor
The Souvenir

The Souvenir

2019-05-17Actor
Festival

Festival

2005-07-15Actor
Paddington 2

Paddington 2

2017-11-09Actor
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

2019-02-06Actor
The Souvenir: Part II

The Souvenir: Part II

2021-10-11Actor
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

2004-10-01Actor
Soul

Soul

2020-12-25Actor
Wynde: Behind the Man

Wynde: Behind the Man

2007-11-19Actor, Director, Writer
22 vs. Earth

22 vs. Earth

2021-04-30Actor
Danger Island

Danger Island

Actor
The Extraordinary Miss Flower

The Extraordinary Miss Flower

2025-05-09Actor
The Phoenician Scheme

The Phoenician Scheme

2025-05-23Actor
The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse

The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse

2005-01-01
Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'

Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'

2022-06-21Actor
Nathan Barley

Nathan Barley

2005-02-11Actor
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004-01-29Actor, Writer, Director, Creator
Time Trumpet

Time Trumpet

2006-08-03
Man to Man with Dean Learner

Man to Man with Dean Learner

2006-10-20Actor, Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

2021-02-02Actor
The IT Crowd

The IT Crowd

2006-02-03Actor
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013-04-12Actor
Hypothetical

Hypothetical

2019-02-06Actor
The Mighty Boosh

The Mighty Boosh

2004-05-18Actor, Script Editor, Writer
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990-09-28Actor
Moominvalley

Moominvalley

2019-02-25Actor
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

2015-09-28Actor
Apple & Onion

Apple & Onion

2018-02-23Actor, Theme Song Performance
Disenchantment

Disenchantment

2018-08-17Actor
Neo Yokio

Neo Yokio

2017-09-22Actor
The IT Crowd

The IT Crowd

2007-03-08Actor
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005-01-03Actor
Strange Hill High

Strange Hill High

2013-05-08Actor
Krapopolis

Krapopolis

2023-09-24Actor
Rugrats

Rugrats

2021-05-27Actor
Gadget Man

Gadget Man

2012-11-19Actor
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

2015-03-30Actor, Writer
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

2021-09-21Actor
Question Team

Question Team

2021-10-12Actor
Black Mirror

Black Mirror

2011-12-04Actor
Full English

Full English

2012-11-12Actor
Was It Something I Said?

Was It Something I Said?

2013-10-06Actor
Armstrong and Miller

Armstrong and Miller

1997-02-05
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

2014-06-16Actor
The Fake News Show

The Fake News Show

2017-05-15Actor
Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty

Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty

2021-11-22Actor
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

2021-01-12Actor
Gogglebox

Gogglebox

2013-03-07Actor
Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

2014-02-07
Roast Battle

Roast Battle

2018-01-15Actor
Room 101

Room 101

1994-07-04Actor
Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Actor
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014-02-25Actor
Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

2024-02-29Actor
A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own

2010-03-11
Monsters at Work

Monsters at Work

2021-07-07Actor
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

2022-07-14Actor
The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian

2019-11-12Actor
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

2007-02-22Actor
8 Out of 10 Cats

8 Out of 10 Cats

2005-06-03Actor
The Big Narstie Show

The Big Narstie Show

2018-06-29Actor
The Crystal Maze

The Crystal Maze

1990-02-15Actor
Celebrity Catchphrase

Celebrity Catchphrase

2018-06-17
Big Fat Quiz

Big Fat Quiz

2004-12-27Actor
The Crystal Maze

The Crystal Maze

2017-06-23Actor
The Last Leg

The Last Leg

2013-01-25Actor
Dream Productions

Dream Productions

2024-12-11Actor
Between the Covers

Between the Covers

2020-10-09Actor
Ren & Stimpy

Ren & Stimpy

2024-07-13Actor
LOL: Last One Laughing UK

LOL: Last One Laughing UK

2025-03-20Actor
2004: The Stupid Version

2004: The Stupid Version

2004-12-31Actor
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

2012-01-26Actor
Snuff Box

Snuff Box

2006-02-27Actor
Blankety Blank

Blankety Blank

2021-10-02Actor
Arctic Monkeys - At The Apollo

Arctic Monkeys - At The Apollo

2008-11-03Director
Submarine

Submarine

2011-03-18Director, Writer
The Double

The Double

2014-04-03Writer, Director
Four Lions

Four Lions

2010-05-07Thanks
Tommy Tiernan: Crooked Man

Tommy Tiernan: Crooked Man

2011-01-01Director
Paul

Paul

2011-02-14Thanks
Untitled Wes Anderson Film

Untitled Wes Anderson Film

Writer
Through the Prism

Through the Prism

2011-08-01Director
Community

Community

2009-09-17Director
Bruiser

Bruiser

2000-02-28Additional Writing
Smack the Pony

Smack the Pony

1999-03-19Additional Writing
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