Richard Ayoade
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Richard Ayoade
Filmography
Acting (37)
2026
2025
The Bad Guys 2as Professor Marmalade (voice)
7.6
2025
The Phoenician Schemeas Sergio
6.5
2025
5.0
2024
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three Moreas Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
7.4
2023
The Rat Catcheras Editor
6.6
2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugaras Dr. Marshall / Yogi
7.3
2022
2022
The Bad Guysas Professor Marmalade (voice)
7.5
2021
The Electrical Life of Louis Wainas Henry Wood
6.9
2021
The Souvenir: Part IIas Patrick
6.4
2021
22 vs. Earthas Counselor Jerry (voice)
7.0
2020
Soulas Counselor Jerry (voice)
8.1
2020
Men in Brownas Self
2019
The Souveniras Patrick
6.0
2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Partas Ice Cream Cone (voice)
6.6
2018
Buff Up My Headas Onion (voice)
2018
Early Manas Treebor (voice)
6.1
2017
Paddington 2as Forensic Investigator
7.5
2017
1.0
2014
The Boxtrollsas Mr. Pickles (voice)
6.7
2014
The IT Crowd Manualas Self - Maurice Moss
8.2
2012
The Watchas Jamarcus
5.6
2009
Bunny and the Bullas Museum Curator
6.1
2007
Wynde: Behind the Manas Interviewer
2006
Horrificata Illuminataas Dean Learner
2006
Darkplace Illuminatumas Dean Learner
2005
Festivalas Dwight Swan
6.0
2004
AD/BC: A Rock Operaas Joseph
6.3
2004
The Life and Death of Peter Sellersas Photographer at Wedding
6.6
2003
Hello, Friendas Computer Man
6.8
1997
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The Bad Guys 3as Professor Marmalade (voice)
Production & Directing (20)
2014
The DoubleWriter
6.5
2014
The DoubleDirector
6.5
2011
Through the PrismDirector
2011
SubmarineDirector
7.4
2011
SubmarineWriter
7.4
2011
PaulThanks
6.7
2011
Tommy Tiernan: Crooked ManDirector
1.0
2010
Four LionsThanks
6.9
2008
Arctic Monkeys: At the ApolloDirector
6.6
2007
Wynde: Behind the ManDirector
2007
Wynde: Behind the ManWriter
2006
Horrificata IlluminataDirector
2006
Horrificata IlluminataWriter
2006
Darkplace IlluminatumDirector
2006
Darkplace IlluminatumWriter
2004
AD/BC: A Rock OperaDirector
6.3
2004
AD/BC: A Rock OperaWriter
6.3
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The Semplica Girl DiariesDirector
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