
Richard Ayoade
Born: 1977-05-23
Place of Birth: 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.
Known For

The Bad Guys 2
2025★ 7.7

The Bad Guys
2022★ 7.5

Soul
2020★ 8.1

The Phoenician Scheme
2025★ 6.5

Paddington 2
2017★ 7.5

The Watch
2012★ 5.6

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019★ 6.7

Festival
2005★ 5.8

The Boxtrolls
2014★ 6.7

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023★ 7.2

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021★ 6.9

The Souvenir
2019★ 6.1

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024★ 7.5

The Rat Catcher
2023★ 6.6

Early Man
2018★ 6.1

Wynde: Behind the Man
2007★ 0.0

22 vs. Earth
2021★ 7.0

The Souvenir: Part II
2021★ 6.5

Bunny and the Bull
2009★ 6.0

AD/BC: A Rock Opera
2004★ 6.3

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004★ 6.6

Hello, Friend
2003★ 6.8

The Extraordinary Miss Flower
2025★ 0.0

Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me
2017★ 1.0

The Semplica Girl Diaries
N/A★ 0.0

The IT Crowd Manual
2014★ 8.4

Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'
2022★ 0.0

Danger Island
N/A★ 0.0