ACTOR
Richard Ayoade
Known for Soul · The Mandalorian · Black Mirror
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…
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- Born
- May 23, 1977
- Birthplace
- Hammersmith, London, England, UK
- Known For
- Acting
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.
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Known For
MOVIE
SoulCounselor Jerry (voice) · 2020
★ 8.1
★ 8.1
TV
The MandalorianZero (voice) · 2019
★ 8.4
★ 8.4
TV
Black MirrorRichard Ayoade (voice) · 2011
★ 8.3
★ 8.3
TV
SpongeBob SquarePantsSammy Suckerfish (voice) · 1999
★ 7.7
★ 7.7
MOVIE
The Bad GuysProfessor Marmalade (voice) · 2022
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
TV
CommunityDirector · 2009
★ 8.0
★ 8.0
TV
The IT CrowdMaurice Moss · 2006
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
MOVIE
The Bad Guys 2Professor Marmalade (voice) · 2025
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
Filmography
Movies
BA
Backstage... at the Cambridge FootlightsSelf
1997
Hello, FriendComputer Man
2003
AD/BC: A Rock OperaJoseph
2004AD/BC: A Rock OperaDirector
2004AD/BC: A Rock OperaWriter
2004
The Life and Death of Peter SellersPhotographer at Wedding
2004
FestivalDwight Swan
2005
The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse
2005
Darkplace IlluminatumDean Learner
2006Darkplace IlluminatumDirector
2006Darkplace IlluminatumWriter
2006
Horrificata IlluminataDean Learner
2006Horrificata IlluminataDirector
2006Horrificata IlluminataWriter
2006
Wynde: Behind the ManInterviewer
2007Wynde: Behind the ManWriter
2007Wynde: Behind the ManDirector
2007
Arctic Monkeys: At the ApolloDirector
2008
Bunny and the BullMuseum Curator
2009
Four LionsThanks
2010
PaulThanks
2011
SubmarineDirector
2011SubmarineWriter
2011TT
Through the PrismDirector
2011
Tommy Tiernan: Crooked ManDirector
2011
The WatchJamarcus
2012
The BoxtrollsMr. Pickles (voice)
2014
The DoubleDirector
2014The DoubleWriter
2014
The IT Crowd ManualSelf - Maurice Moss
2014PC
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing SketchesSelf
2016
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and MeSelf
2017
Paddington 2Forensic Investigator
2017
Buff Up My HeadOnion (voice)
2018
Early ManTreebor (voice)
2018
The Lego Movie 2: The Second PartIce Cream Cone (voice)
2019
The SouvenirPatrick
2019MI
Men in BrownSelf
2020
SoulCounselor Jerry (voice)
2020
22 vs. EarthCounselor Jerry (voice)
2021
The Electrical Life of Louis WainHenry Wood
2021
The Souvenir: Part IIPatrick
2021
Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'Self
2022
The Bad GuysProfessor Marmalade (voice)
2022
The Rat CatcherEditor
2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry SugarDr. Marshall / Yogi
2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three MoreDr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
2024
The Bad Guys 2Professor Marmalade (voice)
2025
The Extraordinary Miss FlowerSelf
2025
The Phoenician SchemeSergio
2025
Taskmaster: GOSH Charity SpecialSelf
2026
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
2027
The Bad Guys 3Professor Marmalade (voice)
The Semplica Girl Diaries
The Semplica Girl DiariesDirector
The Semplica Girl DiariesWriter
UW
Untitled Wes Anderson FilmWriter
Television
Comic Relief1 eps
1988
Have I Got News for YouSelf - Host · 15 eps
1990
The Crystal MazeHimself - Host
1990
Room 101Self · 1 eps
1994
Armstrong and Miller1 eps
1997
Smack the PonyAdditional Writing
1999
SpongeBob SquarePantsSammy Suckerfish (voice) · 1 eps
1999
BruiserAdditional Writing
2000
2004: The Stupid VersionHimself · 2 eps
2004
Big Fat QuizSelf - Panellist · 14 eps
2004
Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceDean Learner / Thornton Reed · 6 eps
2004Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceWriter
2004Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceDirector
2004Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceCreator
2004
The Mighty BooshSaboo · 4 eps
2004The Mighty BooshScript Editor
2004The Mighty BooshWriter
2004
8 Out of 10 CatsSelf · 1 eps
2005
Nathan BarleyNed Smanks · 6 eps
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf · 1 eps
2005
Man to Man with Dean LearnerDean Learner · 6 eps
2006Man to Man with Dean LearnerDirector
2006Man to Man with Dean LearnerWriter
2006Man to Man with Dean LearnerExecutive Producer
2006Man to Man with Dean LearnerCreator
2006
Snuff BoxMusic Show Host · 2 eps
2006
The IT CrowdMaurice Moss · 24 eps
2006
Time Trumpet6 eps
2006
The Graham Norton ShowSelf · 5 eps
2007
CommunityDirector
2009
A League of Their OwnSelf - Panellist · 1 eps
2010
Black MirrorRichard Ayoade (voice) · 1 eps
2011
The Jonathan Ross ShowSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2011
Full EnglishEdgar Johnson · 6 eps
2012
Gadget ManPresenter · 19 eps
2012
Noel Fielding's Luxury ComedyCity Gent · 3 eps
2012Noel Fielding's Luxury ComedyTod Lagoona (voice) · 1 eps
2012Noel Fielding's Luxury ComedyCity Gent / Tom Lagoona · 1 eps
2012Noel Fielding's Luxury ComedyTodd Lagoona · 2 eps
2012Noel Fielding's Luxury ComedyReality Man / Narrator / Todd Laguna · 1 eps
2012
8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownSelf - Contestant · 5 eps
20138 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownSelf - Guest Captain · 3 eps
20138 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownSelf · 5 eps
20138 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownGuest · 1 eps
2013
GoggleboxSelf · 1 eps
2013
Strange Hill HighTempleton (voice) · 26 eps
2013
The Last LegSelf · 16 eps
2013
Was It Something I Said?Self - Team Captain · 8 eps
2013
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledSelf · 2 eps
2014
Duck Quacks Don't Echo1 eps
2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf · 1 eps
2014
Danger MouseThe Snowman (voice) · 5 eps
2015
TaskmasterSelf · 10 eps
2015
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...Self - Host · 40 eps
2015Travel Man: 48 Hours in...Writer
2015
Neo YokioHerbert Sims (voice) · 6 eps
2017
The Crystal MazeHost · 42 eps
2017
The Fake News ShowHimself - Panelist · 4 eps
2017
Apple & OnionOnion (voice) · 76 eps
2018Apple & OnionTheme Song Performance
2018
Celebrity Catchphrase1 eps
2018
DisenchantmentAlva Gunderson / Gordy (voice) · 4 eps
2018DisenchantmentAlva Gunderson (voice) · 4 eps
2018Disenchantment(voice) · 2 eps
2018
Roast BattleSelf - Guest Judge · 1 eps
2018
The Big Narstie ShowSelf · 1 eps
2018
HypotheticalSelf · 3 eps
2019
MoominvalleyThe Ghost (voice) · 2 eps
2019
The MandalorianZero (voice) · 2 eps
2019
Between the CoversSelf · 1 eps
2020
Along for the Ride with David O'DohertySelf · 1 eps
2021
Blankety BlankSelf - Panellist · 2 eps
2021
Mel Giedroyc: UnforgivableSelf · 1 eps
2021
Monsters at WorkDeclan (voice) · 4 eps
2021
Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf - Panellist · 1 eps
2021
Question TeamSelf · 8 eps
2021
Rhod Gilbert's Growing PainsGuest · 1 eps
2021
RugratsDuffy (voice) · 7 eps
2021
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon KnightArchmage Kyle (voice) · 5 eps
2022
KrapopolisTyrannis (voice) · 58 eps
2023
Dream ProductionsXeni (voice) · 4 eps
2024
Ren & StimpyGenie (voice) · 1 eps
2024
Rob Beckett's Smart TVSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2024Rob Beckett's Smart TVSelf - Panelist · 1 eps
2024
LOL: Last One Laughing UKSelf · 12 eps
2025
Live from the Lycett ArmsSelf · 1 eps
2026
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow LordTwo-Boots (voice) · 10 eps
2026
UnacceptableSelf - Team Captain · 7 eps
2026
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - Presenter · 12 eps
HO
Hot or Cold1 eps
The IT CrowdMoss · 1 eps
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