Richard Ayoade
Birthday
1977/05/23 (48 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Also know as
Richard Ellef Ayoade, Ayoade, ריצ'ארד איואדי
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.
Acting
The Semplica Girl Diaries
as ---
(2004) AD/BC: A Rock Opera
as Joseph
(2021) The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
as Henry Wood
(2022) The Bad Guys
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
(2012) The Watch
as Jamarcus
(2023) The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
(2003) Hello, Friend
as Computer Man
(2014) The Boxtrolls
as Mr. Pickles (voice)
(2023) The Rat Catcher
as Editor
(1997) Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights
as Self
(2017) Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me
as Self
(2024) The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
as Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
(2025) The Bad Guys 2
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
(2009) Bunny and the Bull
as Museum Curator
(2016) Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
as Self
(2018) Early Man
as Treebor (voice)
(2014) The IT Crowd Manual
as Self - Maurice Moss
(2019) The Souvenir
as Patrick
(2005) Festival
as Dwight Swan
(2017) Paddington 2
as Forensic Investigator
(2019) The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
as Ice Cream Cone (voice)
(2021) The Souvenir: Part II
as Patrick
(2004) The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
as Photographer at Wedding
(2020) Soul
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
(2007) Wynde: Behind the Man
as Interviewer
(2021) 22 vs. Earth
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
Danger Island
as Dr. Medino (voice)
(2025) The Extraordinary Miss Flower
as Self
(2025) The Phoenician Scheme
as Sergio
(2005) The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse
as ---
(2022) Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'
as Self
(2005) Nathan Barley
as Ned Smanks
(2004) Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
as Dean Learner / Thornton Reed
(2006) Time Trumpet
as ---
(2006) Man to Man with Dean Learner
as Dean Learner
(2021) Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
as Self
(2006) The IT Crowd
as Maurice Moss
(2013) 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self - Contestant
(2019) Hypothetical
as Self
(2004) The Mighty Boosh
as Saboo
(1990) Have I Got News for You
as Self - Host
(2018) Disenchantment
as Alva Gunderson / Gordy (voice)
(2018) Apple & Onion
as Onion (voice)
(2019) Moominvalley
as The Ghost (voice)
(2017) Neo Yokio
as Herbert Sims (voice)
(2015) Danger Mouse
as The Snowman (voice)
(2007) The IT Crowd
as Moss
(2005) The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
(2013) Strange Hill High
as Templeton (voice)
(2023) Krapopolis
as Tyrannis (voice)
(2021) Rugrats
as Duffy (voice)
(2012) Gadget Man
as Presenter
(2015) Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
as Self - Host
(2021) Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self - Panellist
(2021) Question Team
as Self
(2011) Black Mirror
as Richard Ayoade (voice)
(2012) Full English
as Edgar Johnson
(2013) Was It Something I Said?
as Self - Team Captain
(1997) Armstrong and Miller
as ---
(2014) Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
as Self
(2017) The Fake News Show
as Himself - Panelist
(2021) Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty
as Self
(2021) Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
as Guest
(2018) Disenchantment
as Alva Gunderson (voice)
(2018) Disenchantment
as (voice)
(2013) Gogglebox
as Self
(2013) 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self - Guest Captain
(2014) Duck Quacks Don't Echo
as ---
(2018) Roast Battle
as Self - Guest Judge
(1994) Room 101
as Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
(2014) Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
(2024) Rob Beckett's Smart TV
as Self - Guest
(2010) A League of Their Own
as ---
(2021) Monsters at Work
as Declan (voice)
(2022) Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
as Archmage Kyle (voice)
(2019) The Mandalorian
as Zero (voice)
(2007) The Graham Norton Show
as Self
(2005) 8 Out of 10 Cats
as Self
(2018) The Big Narstie Show
as Self
(1990) The Crystal Maze
as Himself - Host
(2018) Celebrity Catchphrase
as ---
(2004) Big Fat Quiz
as Self - Panellist
(2017) The Crystal Maze
as Host
(2013) The Last Leg
as Self
(2024) Dream Productions
as Xeni (voice)
(2020) Between the Covers
as Self
(2013) 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self
(2024) Ren & Stimpy
as Genie (voice)
(2024) Rob Beckett's Smart TV
as Self - Panelist
(2025) LOL: Last One Laughing UK
as Self
(2004) 2004: The Stupid Version
as Himself
(2012) Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
as City Gent
(2012) Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
as Tod Lagoona (voice)
(2012) Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
as City Gent / Tom Lagoona
(2012) Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
as Todd Lagoona
(2012) Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
as Reality Man / Narrator / Todd Laguna
(2006) Snuff Box
as Music Show Host
(2021) Blankety Blank
as Self - Panellist