Born 1977 (age 48) · Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Appears in 106 titles

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.

Filmography

Soul
8.1
Soul
2020
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
Paddington 2
7.5
Paddington 2
2017
as Forensic Investigator
The Bad Guys
7.5
The Bad Guys
2022
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
The Watch
5.6
The Watch
2012
as Jamarcus
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
6.7
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019
as Ice Cream Cone (voice)
The Boxtrolls
6.7
The Boxtrolls
2014
as Mr. Pickles (voice)
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
7.2
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023
as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
The Phoenician Scheme
6.5
The Phoenician Scheme
2025
as Sergio
Early Man
6.1
Early Man
2018
as Treebor (voice)
The Bad Guys 2
7.7
The Bad Guys 2
2025
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
6.9
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021
as Henry Wood
The Rat Catcher
6.6
The Rat Catcher
2023
as Editor
22 vs. Earth
7.0
22 vs. Earth
2021
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
The Souvenir
6.1
The Souvenir
2019
as Patrick
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
7.5
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024
as Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
6.6
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
as Photographer at Wedding
The Souvenir: Part II
6.5
The Souvenir: Part II
2021
as Patrick
Bunny and the Bull
6.1
Bunny and the Bull
2009
as Museum Curator
AD/BC: A Rock Opera
6.4
AD/BC: A Rock Opera
2004
as Joseph
The IT Crowd Manual
8.2
The IT Crowd Manual
2014
as Self - Maurice Moss