person

Richard Ayoade

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1977-05-23

Place of Birth

Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Richard Ayoade

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.

Also Known For

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The Semplica Girl Diaries

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AD/BC: A Rock Opera

Dec 21, 2004

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

Oct 21, 2021

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75

The Bad Guys

Mar 17, 2022

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The Watch

Jul 26, 2012

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72

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Sep 20, 2023

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Hello, Friend

Feb 02, 2003

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The Boxtrolls

Sep 10, 2014

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The Rat Catcher

Sep 28, 2023

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Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights

Jan 01, 1997

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Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me

Jan 01, 2017

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

Mar 14, 2024

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The Bad Guys 2

Jul 24, 2025

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Bunny and the Bull

Nov 27, 2009

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Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

Dec 31, 2016

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Early Man

Jan 26, 2018

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The IT Crowd Manual

Jan 04, 2014

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The Souvenir

May 17, 2019

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Festival

Jul 15, 2005

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Paddington 2

Nov 09, 2017

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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Feb 06, 2019

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The Souvenir: Part II

Oct 11, 2021

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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Oct 01, 2004

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Soul

Dec 25, 2020

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Wynde: Behind the Man

Nov 19, 2007

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22 vs. Earth

Apr 30, 2021

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Danger Island

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower

May 09, 2025

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The Phoenician Scheme

May 23, 2025

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The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse

Jan 01, 2005

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Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'

Jun 21, 2022

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Nathan Barley

Feb 11, 2005

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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Jan 29, 2004

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Time Trumpet

Aug 03, 2006

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Man to Man with Dean Learner

Oct 20, 2006

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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Feb 02, 2021

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The IT Crowd

Feb 03, 2006

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Apr 12, 2013

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Hypothetical

Feb 06, 2019

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The Mighty Boosh

May 18, 2004

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Have I Got News for You

Sep 28, 1990

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Moominvalley

Feb 25, 2019

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Danger Mouse

Sep 28, 2015

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Apple & Onion

Feb 23, 2018

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Disenchantment

Aug 17, 2018

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Neo Yokio

Sep 22, 2017

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The IT Crowd

Mar 08, 2007

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Jan 03, 2005

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65

Strange Hill High

May 08, 2013

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Krapopolis

Sep 24, 2023

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Rugrats

May 27, 2021

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Gadget Man

Nov 19, 2012

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Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

Mar 30, 2015

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Sep 21, 2021

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63

Question Team

Oct 12, 2021

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Black Mirror

Dec 04, 2011

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Full English

Nov 12, 2012

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Was It Something I Said?

Oct 06, 2013

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Armstrong and Miller

Feb 05, 1997

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Jun 16, 2014

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The Fake News Show

May 15, 2017

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Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty

Nov 22, 2021

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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Jan 12, 2021

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Disenchantment

Aug 17, 2018

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Disenchantment

Aug 17, 2018

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Gogglebox

Mar 07, 2013

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Apr 12, 2013

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Feb 07, 2014

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Roast Battle

Jan 15, 2018

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Room 101

Jul 04, 1994

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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

Feb 25, 2014

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Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Feb 29, 2024

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71

A League of Their Own

Mar 11, 2010

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71

Monsters at Work

Jul 07, 2021

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75

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Jul 14, 2022

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84

The Mandalorian

Nov 12, 2019

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72

The Graham Norton Show

Feb 22, 2007

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71

8 Out of 10 Cats

Jun 03, 2005

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43

The Big Narstie Show

Jun 29, 2018

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75

The Crystal Maze

Feb 15, 1990

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Celebrity Catchphrase

Jun 17, 2018

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Big Fat Quiz

Dec 27, 2004

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The Crystal Maze

Jun 23, 2017

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The Last Leg

Jan 25, 2013

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Dream Productions

Dec 11, 2024

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Between the Covers

Oct 09, 2020

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Apr 12, 2013

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Ren & Stimpy

Jul 13, 2024

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Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Feb 29, 2024

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LOL: Last One Laughing UK

Mar 20, 2025

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2004: The Stupid Version

Dec 31, 2004

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Jan 26, 2012

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Jan 26, 2012

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Jan 26, 2012

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Jan 26, 2012

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Jan 26, 2012

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Snuff Box

Feb 27, 2006

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Blankety Blank

Oct 02, 2021

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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

Apr 06, 2026