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Rik Mayall
Acting

Rik Mayall

Born 1958-03-07
Harlow, Essex, England
Department: Acting

Biography

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

Prominent works featuring Rik Mayall

SpongeBob SquarePants
TV
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SpongeBob SquarePants

1999
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An American Werewolf in London
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An American Werewolf in London

1981
TMDB3.7
Midsomer Murders
TV
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Midsomer Murders

1997
TMDB3.8
Valiant
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Valiant

2005
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Blackadder
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Blackadder

1983
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Drop Dead Fred
Movie
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Drop Dead Fred

1991
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Agatha Christie's Marple
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Agatha Christie's Marple

2004
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Wogan
TV
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Wogan

1982
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Eye of the Needle
Movie
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Eye of the Needle

1981
TMDB3.4
The Young Ones
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The Young Ones

1982
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (174 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'StardRik Mayall: Magnificent B'StardSelf (archive footage)Movie2026
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And UnseenRik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And UnseenSelf (archive footage)Movie2026
Partridge and Moulding Want To Get LaidPartridge and Moulding Want To Get LaidThanksMovie2026
Bottom: ExposedBottom: ExposedHimself (Archive footage)Movie2024
Completely Bad NewsCompletely Bad NewsColin GrigsonMovie2019
How The Young Ones Changed ComedyHow The Young Ones Changed Comedy(Archive Footage)Movie2018
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous BookRoald Dahl's Most Marvellous BookSelfMovie2016
One by OneOne by OneErnestMovie2015
The EscapeThe EscapeEddieMovie2015
Rik Mayall: Lord of MisruleRik Mayall: Lord of MisruleSelfMovie2014
CrackanoryCrackanorySelfTV Series2013
Man DownMan DownDadTV Series2013
Don't Fear DeathSelf / AppearanceMovie2013
Five Go to RehabFive Go to RehabMr. McVittyMovie2012
30 Years of Comic Strip30 Years of Comic StripSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Errors of the Human BodyErrors of the Human BodySamuel MeadMovie2012
EldoradoEldoradoChef MarioMovie2012
The Hunt for Tony BlairThe Hunt for Tony BlairProfessor PredictorMovie2011
The Itch of the Golden NitThe Itch of the Golden NitPresident Pinky (voice)Movie2011
Just for the RecordJust for the RecordAndy WisemanMovie2010
Blackadder Rides AgainBlackadder Rides AgainSelfMovie2008
Blackadder's Most Cunning MomentsBlackadder's Most Cunning MomentsLord Flashheart/SelfMovie2008
The Legend of Harrow WoodsThe Legend of Harrow WoodsWinston JuniorMovie2008
Me & My GoldfishMe & My GoldfishNarrator (voice)Movie2008
Me & My GoldfishMe & My GoldfishWriterMovie2008
The Making of 'The Young Ones'The Making of 'The Young Ones'Self (Archived Footage)Movie2007
Snow White: The SequelSnow White: The SequelThe Seven Dwarves (voice)Movie2007
Sindy The Fairy PrincessSindy The Fairy PrincessSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
Sex ActuallySex ActuallyBilboMovie2005
All About GeorgeAll About GeorgeGeorge KinseyTV Series2005
King Arthur's DisastersKing Arthur's DisastersSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
ValiantValiantCufflingk (voice)Movie2005
Agatha Christie's MarpleAgatha Christie's MarpleAlec NicholsonTV Series2004
Churchill: The Hollywood YearsChurchill: The Hollywood YearsBaxterMovie2004
Churchill: The Hollywood YearsChurchill: The Hollywood YearsAdditional DialogueMovie2004
Bottom Mindless ViolenceBottom Mindless ViolenceRick / Richie Rich / Richard Dangerous / Dreamy Time Escort / Richie Richard / Richard Twat (archive footage)Movie2004
The Paul O'Grady ShowThe Paul O'Grady ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
Shoebox ZooShoebox ZooEdwin the Eagle (voice)TV Series2004
ABBA - The Last VideoABBA - The Last VideoRecord ProducerMovie2004
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts TourBottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts TourRichard RichardMovie2003
Chaos and CadaversChaos and CadaversLennox CrowleyMovie2003
Oh Marbella!Oh Marbella!Greg DuboisMovie2003
Believe NothingBelieve NothingProfessor Adonis CnutTV Series2002
Day of the SirensDomo ChildsMovie2002
Chilly DogsChilly DogsCarterMovie2001
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse OddityBottom Live 2001: An Arse OddityRichieMovie2001
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse OddityBottom Live 2001: An Arse OddityWriterMovie2001
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock HolmesMurder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock HolmesLt. Daniel BlaneyTV Series2001
Tales of Uplift and Moral ImprovementMrs. Ffine CarmodyTV Series2001
Merlin: The ReturnMerlin: The ReturnMerlinMovie2000
Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ SuperstarKing HerodMovie2000
Making of Jesus Christ SuperstarselfMovie2000
Jellikins: Christmas SpecialJellikins: Christmas SpecialNarrator (voice)Movie2000
Four Men in a PlaneFour Men in a PlaneAlan SellarsMovie2000
Guest House ParadisoGuest House ParadisoRichie TwatMovie1999
Guest House ParadisoGuest House ParadisoScreenplayMovie1999
The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'SelfMovie1999
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom LiveBig Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom LiveSelf / AppearanceMovie1999
Watership DownWatership DownKehaar (voice)TV Series1999
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePantsLord Reginald (voice)TV Series1999
Blackadder: Back & ForthBlackadder: Back & ForthRobin HoodMovie1999
What's a Carry On?What's a Carry On?Sultan Abdul the Benevolent (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie1998
In the RedIn the RedDominic De'AthTV Series1998
JellabiesJellabiesNarrator (Voice)TV Series1998
Four Men in a CarFour Men in a CarAlanMovie1998
The Canterville GhostThe Canterville GhostReverend DampierMovie1997
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's IslandBottom Live 3: Hooligan's IslandRichie RichardMovie1997
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersDavid RoperTV Series1997
Bring Me the Head of Mavis DavisBring Me the Head of Mavis DavisMarty StarrMovie1997
Remember Me?Remember Me?IanMovie1997
The Willows in WinterThe Willows in WinterToadMovie1996
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-MouseThe World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-MouseTom Thumb (voice)Movie1996
Bottom FluffBottom FluffSelf / AppearanceMovie1996
The Wind in the WillowsThe Wind in the WillowsToad (voice)Movie1995
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 TourBottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 TourRichieMovie1995
How to be a Little SodHow to be a Little SodSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
Out Of My HeadOut Of My HeadRicky / The Doctor / TobiMovie1995
Look at the State We're In!RattnerTV Series1995
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de LuneRik Mayall Presents: Clair de LuneTobyMovie1995
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old TownRik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old TownRaymondMovie1995
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big OneRik Mayall Presents: The Big OneLewis FoxMovie1995
The Snow QueenThe Snow QueenRobber KingMovie1995
Bottom Live: The Stage ShowBottom Live: The Stage ShowRichieMovie1993
The Thief and the CobblerThe Thief and the CobblerBrigand (uncredited)Movie1993
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing QueenRik Mayall Presents: Dancing QueenNeilMovie1993
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest EncounterRik Mayall Presents: Briefest EncounterGregMovie1993
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky LoveRik Mayall Presents: Micky LoveMicky LoveMovie1993
Rik Mayall PresentsRik Mayall PresentsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
Horse OperaWyatt EarpMovie1993
Holy - Bottom: Christmas SpecialHoly - Bottom: Christmas SpecialRichard RichardMovie1992
Holy - Bottom: Christmas SpecialHoly - Bottom: Christmas SpecialWriterMovie1992
Carry On ColumbusCarry On ColumbusThe SultanMovie1992
Little NoisesLittle NoisesMathias LiechstensteinMovie1992
Red Nose of CourageRed Nose of CourageJames HuntingtonMovie1992
BottomBottomRichard RichardTV Series1991
BottomBottomWriterTV Series1991
BottomBottomCreatorTV Series1991
The Princess and the GoblinThe Princess and the GoblinPrince Froglip (voice)Movie1991
Drop Dead FredDrop Dead FredDrop Dead FredMovie1991
GLC: The Carnage ContinuesGLC: The Carnage ContinuesLord Mayor of LondonMovie1990
Who Shot Alan B'Stard?Who Shot Alan B'Stard?Alan B'StardMovie1990
The TurnipSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Kevin Turvey InvestigatesKevin Turvey InvestigatesKevin TurveyMovie1989
Kevin Turvey InvestigatesKevin Turvey InvestigatesWriterMovie1989
Oh No, Not ThemOh No, Not ThemCreatorMovie1989
Grim TalesGrim TalesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
Employees From HellEmployees From HellSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Mr Jolly Lives Next DoorMr Jolly Lives Next DoorDreamy Time EscortMovie1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next DoorMr Jolly Lives Next DoorWriterMovie1988
More Bad NewsMore Bad NewsColin GrigsonMovie1988
The StrikeThe StrikeSpeaker/HunchbackMovie1988
Jake's JourneyJake's JourneyTrollMovie1988
Eat the RichEat the RichMickyMovie1987
The New StatesmanThe New StatesmanAlan B'StardTV Series1987
French & SaundersFrench & SaundersCameoTV Series1987
Hardwicke HouseHardwicke HouseLennyTV Series1987
Filthy Rich & CatflapFilthy Rich & CatflapRichard RichTV Series1987
Filthy Rich & CatflapFilthy Rich & CatflapWriterTV Series1987
Whoops ApocalypseWhoops ApocalypseS.A.S CommanderMovie1986
Omnibus Presents Comic ReliefOmnibus Presents Comic ReliefSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
Saturday LiveSaturday LiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
Private EnterprisePrivate EnterpriseAli KitsonMovie1986
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of DangerDangerous Brothers Present: World of DangerRichard DangerousMovie1986
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)RichardMovie1986
The Dangerous BrothersThe Dangerous BrothersRichard DangerousTV Series1986
The Dangerous BrothersThe Dangerous BrothersCreatorTV Series1986
Happy FamiliesHappy FamiliesPriestTV Series1985
The Best of Cannon & BallThe Best of Cannon & BallSelfMovie1985
Gino: Full Story and PicsGino: Full Story and PicsTimMovie1984
A Fistful of Travellers' ChequesA Fistful of Travellers' ChequesCarlosMovie1984
A Fistful of Travellers' ChequesA Fistful of Travellers' ChequesWriterMovie1984
Dirty MovieDirty MovieToadstoolMovie1984
Dirty MovieDirty MovieWriterMovie1984
BlackadderBlackadderSquadron Commander Lord FlasheartTV Series1983
BlackadderBlackadderMad GeraldTV Series1983
Summer SchoolSummer SchoolTarkMovie1983
Bad NewsBad NewsColin GrigsonMovie1983
The Beat GenerationThe Beat GenerationJeremyMovie1983
WarWarVarious RolesMovie1983
The Young OnesThe Young OnesRickTV Series1982
The Young OnesThe Young OnesWriterTV Series1982
The Young OnesThe Young OnesCreatorTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...JeremyTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...TarkTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Colin GrigsonTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Slug/General Erwin/HovisTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Speaker/HunchbackTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...ToadstoolTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...TimTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...CarlosTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Ali KitsonTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...RichardTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Dreamy Time EscortTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Lord MayorTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Self / AppearanceTV Series1982
The Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...WriterTV Series1982
Northern LightsNorthern LightsChrisMovie1982
WoganWoganSelfTV Series1982
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green DoorKevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green DoorKevin TurveyMovie1982
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green DoorKevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green DoorWriterMovie1982
Wood and WaltersWood and WaltersSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
The Orchard End MurderThe Orchard End MurderPolicemanMovie1981
Couples and RobbersCouples and RobbersMorris David BoydMovie1981
A Kick Up the EightiesA Kick Up the EightiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
An American Werewolf in LondonAn American Werewolf in LondonSecond Chess PlayerMovie1981
Shock TreatmentShock Treatment'Rest Home' RickyMovie1981
Eye of the NeedleEye of the NeedleSailor #2Movie1981
The Rocky Horror TreatmentThe Rocky Horror Treatment(archive footage)Movie1981
WolcottWolcottPC FellTV Series1981
The Comic StripThe Comic StripSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
The Comic StripThe Comic StripWriterMovie1981
Boom Boom... Out Go the LightsBoom Boom... Out Go the LightsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1980
The SquadSupporterTV Series1980
The Cannon & Ball ShowThe Cannon & Ball ShowClerkTV Series1979