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Richard Ayoade

Acting · Born May 23, 1977 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK

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.

Movies with Richard Ayoade

• The Bad Guys 2 (2025) — Professor Marmalade (voice)
• The Bad Guys (2022) — Professor Marmalade (voice)
• Soul (2020) — Counselor Jerry (voice)
• The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) — Ice Cream Cone (voice)
• The Phoenician Scheme (2025) — Sergio
• Paddington 2 (2017) — Forensic Investigator
• The Boxtrolls (2014) — Mr. Pickles (voice)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027)
• Early Man (2018) — Treebor (voice)
• The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) — Dr. Marshall / Yogi
• The Watch (2012) — Jamarcus
• The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) — Henry Wood

TV shows with Richard Ayoade

• Taskmaster (2015) — Self
• Apple & Onion (2018) — Onion (voice)
• Krapopolis (2023) — Tyrannis (voice)
• Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord (2026) — Two-Boots (voice)
• Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022) — Archmage Kyle (voice)
• The IT Crowd (2006) — Maurice Moss
• Rugrats (2021) — Duffy (voice)
• Big Fat Quiz (2004) — Self - Panellist