Actor
Richard Ayoade
49 years · Hammersmith, London, England, UK · 36 films
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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Filmography 35
Taskmaster: GOSH Charity Special
2026 · Self
The Bad Guys 2
2025 · Professor Marmalade (voice)
On Netflix
The Phoenician Scheme
2025 · Sergio
On Peacock Premium
The Extraordinary Miss Flower
2025 · Self
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024 · Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
On Netflix
The Rat Catcher
2023 · Editor
On Netflix
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023 · Dr. Marshall / Yogi
On Netflix
Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'
2022 · Self
The Bad Guys
2022 · Professor Marmalade (voice)
On Netflix
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021 · Henry Wood
On Amazon Prime Video
The Souvenir: Part II
2021 · Patrick
22 vs. Earth
2021 · Counselor Jerry (voice)
On Disney Plus
Soul
2020 · Counselor Jerry (voice)
On Hulu
The Souvenir
2019 · Patrick
On Plex Channel
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019 · Ice Cream Cone (voice)
Buff Up My Head
2018 · Onion (voice)
Early Man
2018 · Treebor (voice)
On VIX
Paddington 2
2017 · Forensic Investigator
On HBO Max
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me
2017 · Self
The Boxtrolls
2014 · Mr. Pickles (voice)
On Hulu
The Double
2014 · Director, Writer
On Kanopy
The IT Crowd Manual
2014 · Self - Maurice Moss
The Watch
2012 · Jamarcus
On Hulu
Submarine
2011 · Director, Writer
On Plex