Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1958-03-07
- Day of Death2014-06-09 (56 years)
- Place of BirthHarlow, Essex, England
- Also Known As-
Rik Mayall
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.
Acting Career
- 2019
Completely Bad News
As: Colin Grigson
- 2018
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
As: (Archive Footage)
- 2015
One by One
As: Ernest
- 2015
The Escape
As: Eddie
- 2013
Man Down
As: Dad
- 2012
Five Go to Rehab
As: Mr. McVitty
- 2012
Errors of the Human Body
As: Samuel Mead
- 2012
Eldorado
As: Chef Mario
2011The Hunt for Tony Blair
As: Professor Predictor
2011The Itch of the Golden Nit
As: President Pinky (voice)
2010Just for the Record
As: Andy Wiseman
2008Me & My Goldfish
As: Narrator (voice)
2008The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision
As: Richard Dangerous
2007Snow White: The Sequel
As: The Seven Dwarves (voice)
2005Sex Actually
As: Bilbo
- 2005
Valiant
As: Cufflingk (voice)
2004Agatha Christie's Marple
As: Alec Nicholson
2004Churchill: The Hollywood Years
As: Baxter
2004Bottom Mindless Violence
As: Ritchard Ritchard
2004Shoebox Zoo
As: Edwin the Eagle (voice)
2004ABBA - The Last Video
As: Record Producer
2003Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
As: Richard Richard
2003Chaos and Cadavers
As: Lennox Crowley
2003Oh Marbella!
As: Greg Dubois
2002Believe Nothing
As: Professor Adonis Cnut
2001Bottom Live 2001 An Arse Oddity
As: Richie
2001Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
As: Lt. Daniel Blaney
2001Chilly Dogs
As: Carter
2000Merlin: The Return
As: Merlin
2000Jesus Christ Superstar
As: King Herod
2000Jellikins: Christmas Special
As: Narrator (Voice)
2000Four Men in a Plane
As: Alan Sellars
1999Guest House Paradiso
As: Richie
- 1999
Blackadder: Back & Forth
As: Robin Hood
1998In the Red
As: Dominic De'Ath
1998Four Men in a Car
As: Alan
1997The Canterville Ghost
As: Reverend Dampier
1997Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
As: Richie Richard
1997Jonathan Creek
As: D.I. Gideon Pryke
1997Midsomer Murders
As: David Roper
1997Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
As: Marty Starr
1996The Willows in Winter
As: Toad
1995The Wind in the Willows
As: Toad
1995Bottom Live The Big Number 2 Tour
As: Richie
1995Out Of My Head
As: Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi
1995Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
As: Toby
1995Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
As: Raymond
1995Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
As: Lewis Fox
1995The Snow Queen
As: Robber King
1993Bottom Live The Stage Show
As: Richie
1993The Thief and the Cobbler
As: Brigand (uncredited)
1993Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
As: Neil
1993Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
As: Micky Love
1992Carry On Columbus
As: The Sultan
1992Little Noises
As: Mathias Liechstenstein
1992Red Nose of Courage
As: James Huntington
1991Bottom
As: Richard Richard
1991The Princess and the Goblin
As: Prince Froglip
- 1991
Drop Dead Fred
As: Drop Dead Fred
1989Kevin Turvey Investigates
As: Kevin Turvey
1988Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
As: Dreamy Time Escort
1988More Bad News
As: Colin Grigson
1988The Strike
As: Speaker/Hunchback
1988Jake's Journey
As: Troll
1987Eat the Rich
As: Micky
1987The New Statesman
As: Alan B'Stard
1987French & Saunders
As: Cameo
1987Hardwicke House
As: Lenny
1987Filthy Rich & Catflap
As: Richard Rich
1986Whoops Apocalypse
As: S.A.S Commander
1986Private Enterprise
As: Ali Kitson
1986Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
As: Richard Dangerous
1986Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
As: Richard
1986The Dangerous Brothers
As: Richard Dangerous
1985Happy Families
As: Priest
1984Gino: Full Story and Pics
As: Tim
1984A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
As: Carlos
1984Dirty Movie
As: Toadstool
1983Blackadder
As: Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart
- 1983
Blackadder
As: Mad Gerald
1983Summer School
As: Tark
1983Bad News
As: Colin Grigson
1983The Beat Generation
As: Jeremy
1983War
As: Various Roles
1982The Young Ones
As: Rick
1982The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Bilbo
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Carlos
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Slug/General Erwin/Hovis
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Jeremy
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Richard
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Colin Grigson
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Tark
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Tim
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Toadstool
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Ali Kitson
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Dreamy Time Escort
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Speaker/Hunchback
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Lord Mayor
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: James Huntingdon
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Richard Dangerous
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Alan Sellars
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Mr. McVitty
- 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
As: Alan
1982Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
As: Kevin Turvey
1981The Orchard End Murder
As: Policeman
1981Couples and Robbers
As: Morris David Boyd
- 1981
An American Werewolf in London
As: Second Chess Player
1981Shock Treatment
As: 'Rest Home' Ricky
- 1981
Eye of the Needle
As: Sailor #2
1981Wolcott
As: PC Fell
1979The Cannon & Ball Show
As: Clerk