Richard Ayoade

Actor

Born: May 23, 1977 (48 years old)

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.

Filmography (62)

• The Bad Guys (2022, ★ 7.5)
• The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024, ★ 7.5)
• The Bad Guys 2 (2025, ★ 7.7)
• The IT Crowd Manual (2014, ★ 8.2)
• Paddington 2 (2017, ★ 7.5)
• Soul (2020, ★ 8.1)
• Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004, ★ 8)
• The Mandalorian (2019, ★ 8.4)
• The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021, ★ 6.9)
• The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023, ★ 7.3)
• Hello, Friend (2003, ★ 6.8)
• The Boxtrolls (2014, ★ 6.7)
• The Rat Catcher (2023, ★ 6.6)
• The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019, ★ 6.7)
• The Souvenir: Part II (2021, ★ 6.5)
• The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004, ★ 6.6)
• 22 vs. Earth (2021, ★ 7)
• The Phoenician Scheme (2025, ★ 6.5)
• Nathan Barley (2005, ★ 7.2)
• Time Trumpet (2006, ★ 7.4)
• The IT Crowd (2006, ★ 8.2)
• Man to Man with Dean Learner (2006, ★ 7.1)
• The Mighty Boosh (2004, ★ 7.6)
• Disenchantment (2018, ★ 7.4)
• Apple & Onion (2018, ★ 6.7)
• Moominvalley (2019, ★ 7.4)
• Krapopolis (2023, ★ 7.3)
• Rugrats (2021, ★ 6.9)
• Gadget Man (2012, ★ 7)
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2021, ★ 7.8)