Richard Ayoade
Known for Acting · 99 credits
- Born
- 1977-05-23 (age 49)
- Place of birth
- Hammersmith, London, England, UK
- 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
TV Shows (64)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Black Mirror
2011
as Richard Ayoade (voice)
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
The Mandalorian
2019
as Zero (voice)
The Last Leg
2013
as Self
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Host
Taskmaster
2015
as Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
Krapopolis
2023
as Tyrannis (voice)
The IT Crowd
2006
as Maurice Moss
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Sammy Suckerfish (voice)
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2013
as Self - Contestant / Self - Guest Captain
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
2026
as Two-Boots (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
2022
as Archmage Kyle (voice)
A League of Their Own
2010
Disenchantment
2018
as Alva Gunderson / Gordy (voice) / Alva Gunderson (voice)
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011
as Self - Guest
Monsters at Work
2021
as Declan (voice)
8 Out of 10 Cats
2005
as Self
Rugrats
2021
as Duffy (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
as Onion (voice)
Room 101
1994
as Self
Danger Mouse
2015
as The Snowman (voice)
Moominvalley
2019
as The Ghost (voice)
Celebrity Catchphrase
2018
Big Fat Quiz
2004
as Self - Panellist
The Mighty Boosh
2004
as Saboo
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
2014
as Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
2021
as Self - Panellist
Dream Productions
2024
as Xeni (voice)
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
2015
as Self - Host
Strange Hill High
2013
as Templeton (voice)
Blankety Blank
2021
as Self - Panellist
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014
The Big Narstie Show
2018
as Self
Roast Battle
2018
as Self - Guest Judge
Hypothetical
2019
as Self
The Crystal Maze
1990
as Himself - Host
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
2021
as Self
Gadget Man
2012
as Presenter
Rob Beckett's Smart TV
2024
as Self - Guest / Self - Panelist
Armstrong and Miller
1997
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
2004
as Dean Learner / Thornton Reed
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
2021
as Guest
Nathan Barley
2005
as Ned Smanks
LOL: Last One Laughing UK
2025
as Self
Between the Covers
2020
as Self
Gogglebox
2013
as Self
Unacceptable
2026
as Self - Team Captain
Question Team
2021
as Self
Ren & Stimpy
2024
as Genie (voice)
Neo Yokio
2017
as Herbert Sims (voice)
Full English
2012
as Edgar Johnson
Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty
2021
as Self
Was It Something I Said?
2013
as Self - Team Captain
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
2012
as City Gent / Tod Lagoona (voice) / City Gent / Tom Lagoona / Todd Lagoona / Reality Man / Narrator / Todd Laguna
Time Trumpet
2006
The Crystal Maze
2017
as Host
The Fake News Show
2017
as Himself - Panelist
Movies (35)
The Bad Guys 2
2025
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
The Bad Guys
2022
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
Soul
2020
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
2027
Paddington 2
2017
as Forensic Investigator
The Boxtrolls
2014
as Mr. Pickles (voice)
The Phoenician Scheme
2025
as Sergio
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019
as Ice Cream Cone (voice)
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023
as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
Early Man
2018
as Treebor (voice)
The Watch
2012
as Jamarcus
The Rat Catcher
2023
as Editor
The Souvenir
2019
as Patrick
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021
as Henry Wood
22 vs. Earth
2021
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024
as Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
The Souvenir: Part II
2021
as Patrick
The Bad Guys 3
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
as Photographer at Wedding
Hello, Friend
2003
as Computer Man
The IT Crowd Manual
2014
as Self - Maurice Moss
Buff Up My Head
2018
as Onion (voice)
Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights
1997
as Self
Bunny and the Bull
2009
as Museum Curator
Men in Brown
2020
as Self
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me
2017
as Self
Festival
2005
as Dwight Swan
The Semplica Girl Diaries
AD/BC: A Rock Opera
2004
as Joseph
The Extraordinary Miss Flower
2025
as Self
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
2016
as Self
Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'
2022
as Self
Wynde: Behind the Man
2007
as Interviewer
The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse
2005
Danger Island
as Dr. Medino (voice)
About Richard Ayoade
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. With 99 credits spanning from 1990 to 2027, Richard Ayoade has appeared in 35 films and 64 TV shows.
Fans searching for Richard Ayoade movies, Richard Ayoade filmography, or the latest projects starring Richard Ayoade can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Richard Ayoade Movies
- The Bad Guys 2 (2025) — as Professor Marmalade (voice)
- The Bad Guys (2022) — as Professor Marmalade (voice)
- Soul (2020) — as Counselor Jerry (voice)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027)
- Paddington 2 (2017) — as Forensic Investigator
Where to Watch Richard Ayoade Films
Most Richard Ayoade movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Richard Ayoade, check our movies catalogue and browse page.