Richard Ayoade
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
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 Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019
as Ice Cream Cone (voice)
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023
as Dr. Marshall / Yogi
The Watch
2012
as Jamarcus
The Boxtrolls
2014
as Mr. Pickles (voice)
Early Man
2018
as Treebor (voice)
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021
as Henry Wood
The Souvenir
2019
as Patrick
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024
as Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)
The Rat Catcher
2023
as Editor
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
as Photographer at Wedding
22 vs. Earth
2021
as Counselor Jerry (voice)
The Souvenir: Part II
2021
as Patrick
Bunny and the Bull
2009
as Museum Curator
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me
2017
as Self