Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade (48)

1977-05-23 | 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.

On Movies

  • The Bad Guys 2
  • The Phoenician Scheme
  • The Extraordinary Miss Flower
  • The Rat Catcher
  • The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
  • The Bad Guys
  • The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
  • The Souvenir: Part II
  • 22 vs. Earth
  • Soul
  • The Souvenir
  • The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
  • Early Man
  • Paddington 2
  • The Boxtrolls
  • The Watch
  • Bunny and the Bull
  • Festival
  • AD/BC: A Rock Opera
  • The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
  • Hello, Friend

Movies as Director

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