Rik Mayall

Acting

Rik Mayall

Born 7 March 1958 · Harlow, Essex, England · Died 9 June 2014 at 56

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

Highlights

SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Lord Reginald (voice)
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Film · Second Chess Player
Blackadder1983 · Series · Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · David Roper
The Young Ones1982 · Series · Rick
Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · Series · Alec Nicholson

Filmography

Movies

85 films

Completely Bad News2019 · Film · Colin Grigson
One by One2015 · Film · Ernest
The Escape2015 · Film · Eddie
Five Go to Rehab2012 · Film · Mr. McVitty
30 Years of Comic Strip2012 · Film
Errors of the Human Body2012 · Film · Samuel Mead
Eldorado2012 · Film · Chef Mario
The Hunt for Tony Blair2011 · Film · Professor Predictor
The Itch of the Golden Nit2011 · Film · President Pinky (voice)
Just for the Record2010 · Film · Andy Wiseman
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments2008 · Film · Lord Flashheart/Self
The Legend of Harrow Woods2008 · Film · Winston Junior
Me & My Goldfish2008 · Film · Writer
Snow White: The Sequel2007 · Film · The Seven Dwarves (voice)
Sindy The Fairy Princess2006 · Film
Sex Actually2005 · Film · Bilbo
Valiant2005 · Film · Cufflingk (voice)
Churchill: The Hollywood Years2004 · Film · Baxter
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour2003 · Film · Richard Richard
More Great Comedy Moments2003 · Film · Writer
Chaos and Cadavers2003 · Film · Lennox Crowley
Oh Marbella!2003 · Film · Greg Dubois
Chilly Dogs2001 · Film · Carter
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity2001 · Film · Richie
Merlin: The Return2000 · Film · Merlin
Jesus Christ Superstar2000 · Film · King Herod
Four Men in a Plane2000 · Film · Alan Sellars
Guest House Paradiso1999 · Film · Richie Twat
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live1999 · Film
Blackadder: Back & Forth1999 · Film · Robin Hood
Four Men in a Car1998 · Film · Alan
The Canterville Ghost1997 · Film · Reverend Dampier
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island1997 · Film · Richie Richard
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis1997 · Film · Marty Starr
Remember Me?1997 · Film · Ian
The Willows in Winter1996 · Film · Toad
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse1996 · Film · Tom Thumb (voice)
Bottom Fluff1996 · Film
The Wind in the Willows1995 · Film · Toad (voice)
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour1995 · Film · Richie
Out Of My Head1995 · Film · Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune1995 · Film · Toby
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town1995 · Film · Raymond
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One1995 · Film · Lewis Fox
The Snow Queen1995 · Film · Robber King
Bottom Live: The Stage Show1993 · Film · Richie
The Thief and the Cobbler1993 · Film · Brigand (uncredited)
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen1993 · Film · Neil
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter1993 · Film · Greg
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love1993 · Film · Micky Love
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special1992 · Film · Richard Richard
Carry On Columbus1992 · Film · The Sultan
Little Noises1992 · Film · Mathias Liechstenstein
Red Nose of Courage1992 · Film · James Huntington
The Princess and the Goblin1991 · Film · Prince Froglip (voice)
Drop Dead Fred1991 · Film · Drop Dead Fred
GLC: The Carnage Continues1990 · Film · Lord Mayor of London
Who Shot Alan B'Stard?1990 · Film · Alan B'Stard
Kevin Turvey Investigates1989 · Film · Kevin Turvey
Oh No, Not Them1989 · Film · Creator
Employees From Hell1989 · Film
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door1988 · Film · Dreamy Time Escort
More Bad News1988 · Film · Colin Grigson
The Strike1988 · Film · Speaker/Hunchback
Jake's Journey1988 · Film · Troll
Eat the Rich1987 · Film · Micky
Whoops Apocalypse1986 · Film · S.A.S Commander
Private Enterprise1986 · Film · Ali Kitson
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger1986 · Film · Richard Dangerous
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)1986 · Film · Richard
Gino: Full Story and Pics1984 · Film · Tim
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques1984 · Film · Carlos
Dirty Movie1984 · Film · Toadstool
Summer School1983 · Film · Tark
Bad News1983 · Film · Colin Grigson
The Beat Generation1983 · Film · Jeremy
War1983 · Film · Various Roles
Northern Lights1982 · Film · Chris
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door1982 · Film · Kevin Turvey
The Orchard End Murder1981 · Film · Policeman
Couples and Robbers1981 · Film · Morris David Boyd
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Film · Second Chess Player
Shock Treatment1981 · Film · 'Rest Home' Ricky
Eye of the Needle1981 · Film · Sailor #2
The Comic Strip1981 · Film · Richard Dangerous

Filmography

Series

31 shows

Man Down2013 · Series · Dad
All About George2005 · Series · George Kinsey
King Arthur's Disasters2005 · Series
Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · Series · Alec Nicholson
Shoebox Zoo2004 · Series · Edwin the Eagle (voice)
Believe Nothing2002 · Series · Professor Adonis Cnut
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes2001 · Series · Lt. Daniel Blaney
Watership Down1999 · Series · Kehaar (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Lord Reginald (voice)
In the Red1998 · Series · Dominic De'Ath
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · David Roper
How to be a Little Sod1995 · Series
Rik Mayall Presents1993 · Series
Bottom1991 · Series · Richard Richard
The New Statesman1987 · Series · Alan B'Stard
French & Saunders1987 · Series · Cameo
Hardwicke House1987 · Series · Lenny
Filthy Rich & Catflap1987 · Series · Richard Rich
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief1986 · Series · Alan B'Stard
Saturday Live1986 · Series · Richard Dangerous
The Dangerous Brothers1986 · Series · Richard Dangerous
Happy Families1985 · Series · Priest
Blackadder1983 · Series · Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart
The Young Ones1982 · Series · Rick
The Comic Strip Presents...1982 · Series · Jeremy
Whoops Apocalypse1982 · Series · Biff
Wood and Walters1982 · Series · Contestant Mitch
A Kick Up the Eighties1981 · Series · Kevin Turney
Wolcott1981 · Series · PC Fell
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights1980 · Series · Rik
The Cannon & Ball Show1979 · Series · Clerk