Richard Ayoade

Acting · Born 1977-05-23 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK

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.

Filmography

• AD/BC: A Rock Opera as Joseph
• The Electrical Life of Louis Wain as Henry Wood
• The Bad Guys as Professor Marmalade (voice)
• The Watch as Jamarcus
• The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
• Hello, Friend as Computer Man
• The Boxtrolls as Mr. Pickles (voice)
• The Rat Catcher as Editor
• Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me as Self
• The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More as Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)