Richard Ayoade

Acting · b. 1977 · Hammersmith, 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

8.1

Soul

2020 · Counselor Jerry (voice)

8.2

The IT Crowd

2006 · Series · Maurice Moss

6.6

The Rat Catcher

2023 · Editor

7.5

The Bad Guys

2022 · Professor Marmalade (voice)

5.6

The Watch

2012 · Jamarcus

7.0

22 vs. Earth

2021 · Counselor Jerry (voice)

7.3

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023 · Dr. Marshall / Yogi

8.6

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

2026 · Series · Two-Boots (voice)

8.4

The Mandalorian

2019 · Series · Zero (voice)

6.1

The Souvenir

2019 · Patrick

8.3

Black Mirror

2011 · Series · Richard Ayoade (voice)

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

7.4

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

2024 · Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)

Directed

6.5

The Double

2014 · Director

7.4

Submarine

2011 · Director

1.0

Tommy Tiernan: Crooked Man

2011 · Director

Through the Prism

2011 · Director

8.0

Community

2009 · Series · Director

6.5

Arctic Monkeys: At the Apollo

2008 · Director

Wynde: Behind the Man

2007 · Director

7.2

Man to Man with Dean Learner

2006 · Series · Director

8.0

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004 · Series · Director

6.3

AD/BC: A Rock Opera

2004 · Director

Created

7.2

Man to Man with Dean Learner

2006 · Series · Creator

8.0

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004 · Series · Creator

All acting credits57

8.6

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

2026 · Series · Two-Boots (voice)

7.6

The Bad Guys 2

2025 · Professor Marmalade (voice)

6.5

The Phoenician Scheme

2025 · Sergio

9.0

Ren & Stimpy

2024 · Series · Genie (voice)

7.8

Dream Productions

2024 · Series · Xeni (voice)

7.4

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

2024 · Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)

7.2

Krapopolis

2023 · Series · Tyrannis (voice)

7.3

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023 · Dr. Marshall / Yogi

6.6

The Rat Catcher

2023 · Editor

7.5

The Bad Guys

2022 · Professor Marmalade (voice)

7.5

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

2022 · Series · Archmage Kyle (voice)

6.9

Rugrats

2021 · Series · Duffy (voice)

7.2

Monsters at Work

2021 · Series · Declan (voice)

7.0

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

2021 · Series · Guest

6.9

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

2021 · Henry Wood

7.0

22 vs. Earth

2021 · Counselor Jerry (voice)

6.4

The Souvenir: Part II

2021 · Patrick

8.1

Soul

2020 · Counselor Jerry (voice)

In development

Mar 11, 2027

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

2027

The Bad Guys 3

Professor Marmalade (voice)

The Semplica Girl Diaries

Danger Island

Dr. Medino (voice)