Richard Ayoade
Known for ActingBorn 1977-05-23Hammersmith, 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.
Known for
The Bad Guys 2
2025 · as Professor Marmalade (voice)
Soul
2020 · as Counselor Jerry (voice)
The Bad Guys
2022 · as Professor Marmalade (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
2027
Paddington 2
2017 · as Forensic Investigator
The Phoenician Scheme
2025 · as Sergio
The Boxtrolls
2014 · as Mr. Pickles (voice)
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019 · as Ice Cream Cone (voice)
Early Man
2018 · as Treebor (voice)
The Watch
2012 · as Jamarcus
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023 · as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
The Souvenir
2019 · as Patrick
The Rat Catcher
2023 · as Editor
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021 · as Henry Wood
22 vs. Earth
2021 · as Counselor Jerry (voice)
Hello, Friend
2003 · as Computer Man
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