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Rik Mayall

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Mar 07 1958

Birthplace: Harlow, Essex, England

Death: Mon, Jun 09 2014

Rik Mayall is 56 years old

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Bottom: Exposed

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in Bottom: Exposed as 'Himself (Archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 2024

Completely Bad News

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in Completely Bad News as 'Colin Grigson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2019

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in How The Young Ones Changed Comedy as '(Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2018

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 2016

One by One

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in One by One as 'Ernest'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 2015

The Escape

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in The Escape as 'Eddie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 2015

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Rik Mayall would have been no older than 56 in Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2014

Don't Fear Death

Rik Mayall was 55 in Don't Fear Death

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 2013

Five Go to Rehab

Rik Mayall was 54 in Five Go to Rehab as 'Mr. McVitty'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2012

30 Years of Comic Strip

Rik Mayall was 54 in 30 Years of Comic Strip

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2012

Errors of the Human Body

Rik Mayall was 54 in Errors of the Human Body as 'Samuel Mead'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 2012

Eldorado

Rik Mayall was 53 in Eldorado as 'Chef Mario'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 2012

The Hunt for Tony Blair

Rik Mayall was 53 in The Hunt for Tony Blair as 'Professor Predictor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2011

The Itch of the Golden Nit

Rik Mayall was 53 in The Itch of the Golden Nit as 'President Pinky (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 2011

Just for the Record

Rik Mayall was 52 in Just for the Record as 'Andy Wiseman'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2010

Blackadder Rides Again

Rik Mayall was 50 in Blackadder Rides Again as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Rik Mayall was 50 in Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments as 'Lord Flashheart/Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2008

The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision

Rik Mayall was 49 in The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision as 'Richard Dangerous'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

Me & My Goldfish

Rik Mayall was 49 in Me & My Goldfish as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

The Making of 'The Young Ones'

Rik Mayall was 49 in The Making of 'The Young Ones' as 'Self (Archived Footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 2007

Snow White: The Sequel

Rik Mayall was 48 in Snow White: The Sequel as 'The Seven Dwarves (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 2007

Sindy The Fairy Princess

Rik Mayall was 47 in Sindy The Fairy Princess

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 2006

Sex Actually

Rik Mayall was 47 in Sex Actually as 'Bilbo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 2005

Valiant

Rik Mayall was 47 in Valiant as 'Cufflingk (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 2005

Churchill: The Hollywood Years

Rik Mayall was 46 in Churchill: The Hollywood Years as 'Baxter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2004

Bottom Mindless Violence

Rik Mayall was 46 in Bottom Mindless Violence as 'Ritchard Ritchard'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2004

ABBA - The Last Video

Rik Mayall was 46 in ABBA - The Last Video as 'Record Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 2004

Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

Rik Mayall was 45 in Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour as 'Richard Richard'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 2003

Chaos and Cadavers

Rik Mayall was 45 in Chaos and Cadavers as 'Lennox Crowley'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003

Oh Marbella!

Rik Mayall was 44 in Oh Marbella! as 'Greg Dubois'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003

Day Of the Sirens

Rik Mayall was 43 in Day Of the Sirens

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Rik Mayall was 43 in Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity as 'Richie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2001

Chilly Dogs

Rik Mayall was 42 in Chilly Dogs as 'Carter'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Merlin: The Return

Rik Mayall was 42 in Merlin: The Return as 'Merlin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2000

Jesus Christ Superstar

Rik Mayall was 42 in Jesus Christ Superstar as 'King Herod'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 2000

Jellikins: Christmas Special

Rik Mayall was 42 in Jellikins: Christmas Special as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 2000

Jellikins: Christmas Special

Rik Mayall was 42 in Jellikins: Christmas Special as 'Narrator (Voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 2000

Four Men in a Plane

Rik Mayall was 41 in Four Men in a Plane as 'Alan Sellars'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 2000

Guest House Paradiso

Rik Mayall was 41 in Guest House Paradiso as 'Richie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1999

Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live

Rik Mayall was 41 in Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1999

The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'

Rik Mayall was 41 in The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso' as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1999

Blackadder: Back & Forth

Rik Mayall was 41 in Blackadder: Back & Forth as 'Robin Hood'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1999

Four Men in a Car

Rik Mayall was 40 in Four Men in a Car as 'Alan'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1998

The Canterville Ghost

Rik Mayall was 39 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Reverend Dampier'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Rik Mayall was 39 in Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island as 'Richie Richard'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1997

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis

Rik Mayall was 38 in Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis as 'Marty Starr'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1997

Remember Me?

Rik Mayall was 38 in Remember Me?

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1997

The Willows in Winter

Rik Mayall was 38 in The Willows in Winter as 'Toad'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1996

Bottom Fluff

Rik Mayall was 38 in Bottom Fluff

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1996

The Wind in the Willows

Rik Mayall was 37 in The Wind in the Willows as 'Toad'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1995

Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour

Rik Mayall was 37 in Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour as 'Richie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1995

Out Of My Head

Rik Mayall was 37 in Out Of My Head as 'Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1995

Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune

Rik Mayall was 36 in Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune as 'Toby'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1995

Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town

Rik Mayall was 36 in Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town as 'Raymond'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1995

Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One

Rik Mayall was 36 in Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One as 'Lewis Fox'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1995

The Snow Queen

Rik Mayall was 36 in The Snow Queen as 'Robber King'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Bottom Live: The Stage Show

Rik Mayall was 35 in Bottom Live: The Stage Show as 'Richie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1993

The Thief and the Cobbler

Rik Mayall was 35 in The Thief and the Cobbler as 'Brigand (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1993

Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen

Rik Mayall was 35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen as 'Neil'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1993

Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter

Rik Mayall was 35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter as 'Greg'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1993

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

Rik Mayall was 35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love as 'Micky Love'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1993

Horse Opera

Rik Mayall was 34 in Horse Opera as 'Wyatt Earp'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993

Carry On Columbus

Rik Mayall was 34 in Carry On Columbus as 'The Sultan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992

Little Noises

Rik Mayall was 34 in Little Noises as 'Mathias Liechstenstein'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992

Red Nose of Courage

Rik Mayall was 34 in Red Nose of Courage as 'James Huntington'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1992

The Princess and the Goblin

Rik Mayall was 33 in The Princess and the Goblin as 'Prince Froglip'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 03 1991

Drop Dead Fred

Rik Mayall was 33 in Drop Dead Fred as 'Drop Dead Fred'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1991

GLC: The Carnage Continues

Rik Mayall was 31 in GLC: The Carnage Continues as 'Lord Mayor of London'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1990

Kevin Turvey Investigates

Rik Mayall was 31 in Kevin Turvey Investigates as 'Kevin Turvey'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1989

Employees From Hell

Rik Mayall was 30 in Employees From Hell

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Rik Mayall was 29 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door as 'Dreamy Time Escort'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1988

More Bad News

Rik Mayall was 29 in More Bad News as 'Colin Grigson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1988

The Strike

Rik Mayall was 29 in The Strike as 'Speaker/Hunchback'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1988

Jake's Journey

Rik Mayall was 29 in Jake's Journey as 'Troll'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Eat the Rich

Rik Mayall was 29 in Eat the Rich as 'Micky, Richard Richard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987

Whoops Apocalypse

Rik Mayall was 28 in Whoops Apocalypse as 'S.A.S Commander'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1986

Private Enterprise

Rik Mayall was 27 in Private Enterprise as 'Ali Kitson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1986

Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger

Rik Mayall was 27 in Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger as 'Richard Dangerous'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)

Rik Mayall was 27 in Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders) as 'Richard'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

The Best of Cannon & Ball

Rik Mayall was 27 in The Best of Cannon & Ball as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1985

Gino: Full Story and Pics

Rik Mayall was 25 in Gino: Full Story and Pics as 'Tim'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1984

A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

Rik Mayall was 25 in A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques as 'Carlos'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1984

Dirty Movie

Rik Mayall was 25 in Dirty Movie as 'Toadstool'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1984

Summer School

Rik Mayall was 24 in Summer School as 'Tark'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 1983

Bad News

Rik Mayall was 24 in Bad News as 'Colin Grigson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1983

The Beat Generation

Rik Mayall was 24 in The Beat Generation as 'Jeremy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 1983

War

Rik Mayall was 24 in War as 'Various Roles'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1983

Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door

Rik Mayall was 24 in Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door as 'Kevin Turvey'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1982

The Orchard End Murder

Rik Mayall was 23 in The Orchard End Murder as 'Policeman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1981

Couples and Robbers

Rik Mayall was 23 in Couples and Robbers as 'Morris David Boyd'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1981

Shock Treatment

Rik Mayall was 23 in Shock Treatment as ''Rest Home' Ricky'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981

An American Werewolf in London

Rik Mayall was 23 in An American Werewolf in London as 'Second Chess Player'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981

Eye of the Needle

Rik Mayall was 23 in Eye of the Needle as 'Sailor #2'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981

The Rocky Horror Treatment

Rik Mayall was 22 in The Rocky Horror Treatment as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1981

The Comic Strip

Rik Mayall was 22 in The Comic Strip

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Man Down

Rik Mayall was 55+ in Man Down as 'Dad'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 18 2013

All About George

Rik Mayall was 47+ in All About George as 'George Kinsey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005

King Arthur's Disasters

Rik Mayall was 47+ in King Arthur's Disasters

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 11 2005

Agatha Christie's Marple

Rik Mayall was 46+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Alec Nicholson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004

The Paul O'Grady Show

Rik Mayall was 46+ in The Paul O'Grady Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004

Shoebox Zoo

Rik Mayall was 46+ in Shoebox Zoo as 'Edwin the Eagle (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2004

Believe Nothing

Rik Mayall was 44+ in Believe Nothing as 'Professor Adonis Cnut'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 2002

Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes

Rik Mayall was 43+ in Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes as 'Lt. Daniel Blaney'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2001

Watership Down

Rik Mayall was 41+ in Watership Down

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1999

In the Red

Rik Mayall was 40+ in In the Red as 'Dominic De'Ath'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998

Jonathan Creek

Rik Mayall was 39+ in Jonathan Creek as 'D.I. Gideon Pryke'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997

Midsomer Murders

Rik Mayall was 39+ in Midsomer Murders as 'David Roper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

How to be a Little Sod

Rik Mayall was 37+ in How to be a Little Sod

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1995

Look at the State We're In!

Rik Mayall was 37+ in Look at the State We're In! as 'Rattner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995

The Knock

Rik Mayall was 36+ in The Knock

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 1994

Rik Mayall Presents

Rik Mayall was 35+ in Rik Mayall Presents

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 20 1993

Grim Tales

Rik Mayall was 31+ in Grim Tales

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

The New Statesman

Rik Mayall was 29+ in The New Statesman as 'Alan B'Stard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987

French & Saunders

Rik Mayall was 29+ in French & Saunders as 'Cameo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987

Hardwicke House

Rik Mayall was 28+ in Hardwicke House as 'Lenny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 1987

Filthy Rich & Catflap

Rik Mayall was 28+ in Filthy Rich & Catflap as 'Richard Rich'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1987

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

Rik Mayall was 28+ in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986

Saturday Live

Rik Mayall was 27+ in Saturday Live

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 25 1986

The Dangerous Brothers

Rik Mayall was 27+ in The Dangerous Brothers as 'Richard Dangerous'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1986

Happy Families

Rik Mayall was 27+ in Happy Families as 'Priest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985

Blackadder

Rik Mayall was 25+ in Blackadder as 'Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart, Mad Gerald'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983

The Young Ones

Rik Mayall was 24+ in The Young Ones as 'Rick'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982

The Comic Strip Presents...

Rik Mayall was 24+ in The Comic Strip Presents... as 'Bilbo, Carlos, Slug/General Erwin/Hovis, Jeremy, Richard, Colin Grigson, Tark, Tim, Toadstool, Ali Kitson, Dreamy Time Escort, Speaker/Hunchback, Lord Mayor, James Huntingdon, Richard Dangerous, Alan Sellars, Mr. McVitty, Alan, '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982