Rik Mayall
Known for ActingBorn 1958-03-07 — died 2014-06-09Harlow, Essex, England
Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall (7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He was known for his comedy partnership with Adrian Edmondson, his over-the-top, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s.
Known for
An American Werewolf in London
1981 · as Second Chess Player
The Turnip
1990
Valiant
2005 · as Cufflingk (voice)
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard
2026 · as Self (Archive Material)
Drop Dead Fred
1991 · as Drop Dead Fred
Eye of the Needle
1981 · as Sailor #2
Eldorado
2012 · as Chef Mario
Remember Me?
1997 · as Ian
Summer School
1983 · as Tark
Oh Marbella!
2003 · as Greg Dubois
The Thief and the Cobbler
1993 · as Brigand (uncredited)
Happy Families
1985 · as Nazi Pastor
Bottom: Exposed
2024 · as Himself (Archive footage)
Guest House Paradiso
1999 · as Richie Twat
Bad News
1983 · as Colin Grigson
Eat the Rich
1987 · as Micky
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026 · as Self (archive footage)
Shock Treatment
1981 · as 'Rest Home' Ricky