Rik Mayall

Acting • 169 Credits

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.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (15)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The Young Ones

The Young Ones

1982 ⭐ 4.0
Writer
Guest House Paradiso

Guest House Paradiso

1999 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Bottom

Bottom

1991 ⭐ 4.0
Writer
Filthy Rich & Catflap

Filthy Rich & Catflap

1987 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

2001 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
The Comic Strip Presents...

The Comic Strip Presents...

1982 ⭐ 3.7
Writer
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

1988 ⭐ 4.5
Writer
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door

Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door

1982 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Kevin Turvey Investigates

Kevin Turvey Investigates

1989 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

1984 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
The Comic Strip

The Comic Strip

1981 ⭐ 4.0
Writer
Dirty Movie

Dirty Movie

1984
Writer
Me & My Goldfish

Me & My Goldfish

2008
Writer
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special

Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special

1992
Writer
More Great Comedy Moments

More Great Comedy Moments

2003
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999 ⭐ 3.9
as Lord Reginald (voice)
An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981 ⭐ 3.7
as Second Chess Player
Valiant

Valiant

2005 ⭐ 2.8
as Cufflingk (voice)
Blackadder

Blackadder

1983 ⭐ 4.0
as Mad Gerald
Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred

1991 ⭐ 2.9
as Drop Dead Fred
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

1997 ⭐ 3.7
as David Roper
Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle

1981 ⭐ 3.4
as Sailor #2
Blackadder: Back & Forth

Blackadder: Back & Forth

1999 ⭐ 3.5
as Robin Hood
The Young Ones

The Young Ones

1982 ⭐ 4.0
as Rick
Guest House Paradiso

Guest House Paradiso

1999 ⭐ 3.0
as Richie Twat
Agatha Christie's Marple

Agatha Christie's Marple

2004 ⭐ 4.0
as Alec Nicholson
Eat the Rich

Eat the Rich

1987 ⭐ 3.1
as Micky
The Thief and the Cobbler

The Thief and the Cobbler

1993 ⭐ 3.6
as Brigand (uncredited)
Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

1981 ⭐ 3.0
as 'Rest Home' Ricky
Errors of the Human Body

Errors of the Human Body

2012 ⭐ 2.6
as Samuel Mead
Merlin: The Return

Merlin: The Return

2000 ⭐ 2.5
as Merlin
Man Down

Man Down

2013 ⭐ 3.4
as Dad
The New Statesman

The New Statesman

1987 ⭐ 3.8
as Alan B'Stard
The Princess and the Goblin

The Princess and the Goblin

1991 ⭐ 2.9
as Prince Froglip (voice)
Carry On Columbus

Carry On Columbus

1992 ⭐ 1.9
as The Sultan
Chilly Dogs

Chilly Dogs

2001 ⭐ 2.8
as Carter
French & Saunders

French & Saunders

1987 ⭐ 3.7
as Cameo
The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1995 ⭐ 3.5
as Toad (voice)
Churchill: The Hollywood Years

Churchill: The Hollywood Years

2004 ⭐ 2.6
as Baxter
Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

2000 ⭐ 3.5
as King Herod
Bottom Live: The Stage Show

Bottom Live: The Stage Show

1993 ⭐ 4.0
as Richie
Filthy Rich & Catflap

Filthy Rich & Catflap

1987 ⭐ 3.4
as Richard Rich
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour

Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour

1995 ⭐ 3.9
as Richie
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

1997 ⭐ 3.6
as Richie Richard
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

2003 ⭐ 3.8
as Richard Richard