Richard Ayoade

May 23, 1977 (age 49) 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.

His titles like Soul, The Watch, and The IT Crowd - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/38

Weighted avg: 6.93 /10

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Soul

2020December 2020 by Pete Docter

Supporting as Counselor Jerry (voice)

Supporting as Counselor Jerry (voice)

7.79 Excellent
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2

The Watch

2012July 2012 by Akiva Schaffer

Supporting as Jamarcus

Supporting as Jamarcus

5.09 Okay--
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3

The IT Crowd

2006–2010 by Graham Linehan

Starring as Maurice Moss

Starring as Maurice Moss

7.45 Excellent-
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4

The Bad Guys

2022March 2022 by Pierre Perifel

Supporting as Professor Marmalade (voice)

Supporting as Professor Marmalade (voice)

7.14 Good++
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5

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023September 2023 by Wes Anderson

Supporting as Dr. Marshall / Yogi

Supporting as Dr. Marshall / Yogi

6.84 Good+
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6

The Boxtrolls

2014September 2014 by Graham Annable

Supporting as Mr. Pickles (voice)

Supporting as Mr. Pickles (voice)

6.28 Good--
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7

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

2019February 2019 by Mike Mitchell

Minor role as Ice Cream Cone (voice)

Minor role as Ice Cream Cone (voice)

6.21 Good--
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8

The Rat Catcher

2023September 2023 by Wes Anderson

Lead role as Editor

Lead role as Editor

6.16 Good--
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9

The Phoenician Scheme

2025May 2025 by Wes Anderson

Supporting as Sergio

Supporting as Sergio

6.05 Okay++
10

10

Early Man

2018January 2018 by Nick Park

Supporting as Treebor (voice)

Supporting as Treebor (voice)

5.63 Okay
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11

22 vs. Earth

2021April 2021 by Kevin Nolting

Starring as Counselor Jerry (voice)

Starring as Counselor Jerry (voice)

6.52 Good-
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12

The Bad Guys 2

2025July 2025 by Pierre Perifel

Minor role as Professor Marmalade (voice)

Minor role as Professor Marmalade (voice)

7.21 Good++
13

13

The Souvenir

2019May 2019 by Joanna Hogg

Supporting as Patrick

Supporting as Patrick

5.63 Okay
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14

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

2021October 2021 by Will Sharpe

Minor role as Henry Wood

Minor role as Henry Wood

6.44 Good-
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15

Dream Productions

2024 by Mike Jones

Starring as Xeni (voice)

Starring as Xeni (voice)

6.79 Good+
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16

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004 by Richard Ayoade

Starring as Dean Learner / Thornton Reed

Starring as Dean Learner / Thornton Reed

6.98 Good+
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17

Krapopolis

Airing since 2023 by Dan Harmon

Lead role as Tyrannis (voice)

Lead role as Tyrannis (voice)

6.08 Okay++
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18

The Souvenir: Part II

2021October 2021 by Joanna Hogg

Supporting as Patrick

Supporting as Patrick

5.99 Okay++
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19

Man to Man with Dean Learner

2006 by Richard Ayoade

Lead role as Dean Learner

Lead role as Dean Learner

6.11 Okay++
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20

Apple & Onion

2018–2021 by George Gendi

Starring as Onion (voice)

Starring as Onion (voice)

5.83 Okay+
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21

Bunny and the Bull

2009November 2009 by Paul King

Supporting as Museum Curator

Supporting as Museum Curator

5.76 Okay+
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22

The IT Crowd

Air date unknown

Starring as Moss

Starring as Moss

5.36 Okay-
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23

Nathan Barley

2005 by Charlie Brooker

Supporting as Ned Smanks

Supporting as Ned Smanks

6.15 Good--
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24

Neo Yokio

2017 by Ezra Koenig

Minor role as Herbert Sims (voice)

Minor role as Herbert Sims (voice)

5.00 Mediocre++
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25

Time Trumpet

2006 by Armando Iannucci

Lead role

Lead role

6.14 Good--
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26

AD/BC: A Rock Opera

2004December 2004 by Richard Ayoade

Supporting as Joseph

Supporting as Joseph

5.97 Okay++
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27

Gadget Man

2012–2015

Starring as Presenter

Starring as Presenter

6.01 Okay++
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28

Was It Something I Said?

2013

Starring as Self - Team Captain

Starring as Self - Team Captain

5.91 Okay++
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29

The IT Crowd Manual

2014January 2014 by Joanna Hanley

Supporting as Self - Maurice Moss

Supporting as Self - Maurice Moss

6.52 Good-
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30

The Crystal Maze

2017–2020 by Richard O'Brien

Lead role as Host

Lead role as Host

Needs more reviews
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31

Hello, Friend

2003February 2003 by Graham Linehan

Supporting as Computer Man

Supporting as Computer Man

6.11 Okay++
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32

Full English

2012 by Harry Williams

Lead role as Edgar Johnson

Lead role as Edgar Johnson

Needs more reviews
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33

Festival

2005July 2005 by Annie Griffin

Minor role as Dwight Swan

Minor role as Dwight Swan

5.90 Okay++
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34

Strange Hill High

2013–2014 by Yoshimi & Katoi

Starring as Templeton (voice)

Starring as Templeton (voice)

Needs more reviews
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35

2004: The Stupid Version

2004

Starring as Himself

Starring as Himself

Needs more reviews
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36

Unacceptable

Airing since 2026

Starring as Self - Team Captain

Starring as Self - Team Captain

Needs more reviews
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37

The Fake News Show

2017

Starring as Himself - Panelist

Starring as Himself - Panelist

Needs more reviews
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38

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

2027March 2027 by Jeff Fowler

Minor role

Minor role

Needs more reviews