
- Known for
- Acting
- Credits
- 50 films
- Born
- May 23, 1977 (age 49)
- Place of birth
- Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Acting
Richard Ayoade
Also known 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.
Known for
Acting 34
- —The Bad Guys 3 · Professor Marmalade (voice)
- 2027Sonic the Hedgehog 4
- 2026The Jillon · Narrator
- 2026Taskmaster: GOSH Charity Special · Self
- 2025The Bad Guys 2 · Professor Marmalade (voice)
- 2025The Phoenician Scheme · Sergio
- 2025The Extraordinary Miss Flower · Self
- 2024The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
Directing 8
- 2014The Double · Director
- 2011Submarine · Director
- 2011Tommy Tiernan: Crooked Man · Director
- 2008Arctic Monkeys: At the Apollo · Director
- 2007Wynde: Behind the Man · Director
- 2006Horrificata Illuminata · Director
- 2006Darkplace Illuminatum · Director
- 2004AD/BC: A Rock Opera
Writing 6
- 2014The Double · Writer
- 2011Submarine · Writer
- 2007Wynde: Behind the Man · Writer
- 2006Horrificata Illuminata · Writer
- 2006Darkplace Illuminatum · Writer
- 2004AD/BC: A Rock Opera · Writer
Crew 2
- 2011Paul · Thanks
- 2010Four Lions · Thanks











