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.

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Filmography

View Black Mirror
Black Mirror

Black Mirror

2011Series
8.3
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Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series
5.2
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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

2026Series
7.0
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005Series
6.8
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The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

2007Series
7.2
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Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990Series
7.1
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Series
7.1
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The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian

2019Series
8.4
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The Bad Guys 2

The Bad Guys 2

2025Film
7.7
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Rugrats

Rugrats

2021Series
6.9
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The Last Leg

The Last Leg

2013Series
5.7
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The Jonathan Ross Show

The Jonathan Ross Show

2011Series
5.3