Rik Mayall
Born
March 7, 1958
Died
June 9, 2014 (56 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Harlow, Essex, England
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.
Bottom: Exposed
Himself (Archive footage)
2024
Completely Bad News
Colin Grigson
2019
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
(Archive Footage)
2018
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Self
2016
One by One
Ernest
2015
The Escape
Eddie
2015
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Self
2014
Man Down
Dad · (6 episodes)
2013
Don't Fear Death
2013
Five Go to Rehab
Mr. McVitty
2012
30 Years of Comic Strip
2012
Errors of the Human Body
Samuel Mead
2012
Eldorado
Chef Mario
2012
The Hunt for Tony Blair
Professor Predictor
2011
The Itch of the Golden Nit
President Pinky (voice)
2011
Just for the Record
Andy Wiseman
2010
Blackadder Rides Again
Self
2008
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Lord Flashheart/Self
2008
Me & My Goldfish
Narrator (voice)
2008
The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision
Richard Dangerous
2008
The Making of 'The Young Ones'
Self (Archived Footage)
2007
Snow White: The Sequel
The Seven Dwarves (voice)
2007
Sindy The Fairy Princess
2006
Sex Actually
Bilbo
2005
All About George
George Kinsey · (6 episodes)
2005
King Arthur's Disasters
(23 episodes)
2005
Valiant
Cufflingk (voice)
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Alec Nicholson · (1 episode)
2004
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Baxter
2004
Bottom Mindless Violence
Ritchard Ritchard
2004
The Paul O'Grady Show
(1 episode)
2004
Shoebox Zoo
Edwin the Eagle (voice) · (26 episodes)
2004
ABBA - The Last Video
Record Producer
2004
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
Richard Richard
2003
Chaos and Cadavers
Lennox Crowley
2003
Oh Marbella!
Greg Dubois
2003
Believe Nothing
Professor Adonis Cnut · (6 episodes)
2002
Day of the Sirens
Domo Childs
2002
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Richie
2001
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
Lt. Daniel Blaney · (1 episode)
2001
Chilly Dogs
Carter
2001
Merlin: The Return
Merlin
2000
Jesus Christ Superstar
King Herod
2000
Jellikins: Christmas Special
Narrator
2000
Jellikins: Christmas Special
Narrator (Voice)
2000
Four Men in a Plane
Alan Sellars
2000
Guest House Paradiso
Richie
1999
The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'
Self
1999
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
1999
Watership Down
(39 episodes)
1999
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Robin Hood
1999
In the Red
Dominic De'Ath · (3 episodes)
1998
Four Men in a Car
Alan
1998
The Canterville Ghost
Reverend Dampier
1997
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
Richie Richard
1997
Midsomer Murders
David Roper · (1 episode)
1997
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Marty Starr
1997
Remember Me?
1997
The Willows in Winter
Toad
1996
Bottom Fluff
1996
The Wind in the Willows
Toad
1995
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour
Richie
1995
How to be a Little Sod
(10 episodes)
1995
Out Of My Head
Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi
1995
Look at the State We're In!
Rattner · (6 episodes)
1995
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
Toby
1995
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
Raymond
1995
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Lewis Fox
1995
The Snow Queen
Robber King
1995
The Knock
(1 episode)
1994
Bottom Live: The Stage Show
Richie
1993
The Thief and the Cobbler
Brigand (uncredited)
1993
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
Neil
1993
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter
Greg
1993
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Micky Love
1993
Rik Mayall Presents
(6 episodes)
1993
Horse Opera
Wyatt Earp
1993
Carry On Columbus
The Sultan
1992
Little Noises
Mathias Liechstenstein
1992
Red Nose of Courage
James Huntington
1992
Bottom
Richard Richard · (18 episodes)
1991
The Princess and the Goblin
Prince Froglip
1991
Drop Dead Fred
Drop Dead Fred
1991
GLC: The Carnage Continues
Lord Mayor of London
1990
Kevin Turvey Investigates
Kevin Turvey
1989
Grim Tales
(22 episodes)
1989
Employees From Hell
1989
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Dreamy Time Escort
1988
More Bad News
Colin Grigson
1988
The Strike
Speaker/Hunchback
1988
Jake's Journey
Troll
1988
Eat the Rich
Micky
1987
The New Statesman
Alan B'Stard · (26 episodes)
1987
French & Saunders
Cameo · (1 episode)
1987
Hardwicke House
Lenny · (1 episode)
1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Richard Rich
1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Richard Rich · (6 episodes)
1987
Whoops Apocalypse
S.A.S Commander
1986
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
(1 episode)
1986
Saturday Live
(30 episodes)
1986
Private Enterprise
Ali Kitson
1986
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
Richard Dangerous
1986
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Richard
1986
The Dangerous Brothers
Richard Dangerous · (12 episodes)
1986
Happy Families
Priest · (1 episode)
1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Self
1985
Gino: Full Story and Pics
Tim
1984
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Carlos
1984
Dirty Movie
Toadstool
1984
Blackadder
Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart · (2 episodes)
1983
Blackadder
Mad Gerald · (1 episode)
1983
Summer School
Tark
1983
Bad News
Colin Grigson
1983
The Beat Generation
Jeremy
1983
War
Various Roles
1983
The Young Ones
Rick · (12 episodes)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Bilbo · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Jeremy · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Tark · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Colin Grigson · (2 episodes)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Slug/General Erwin/Hovis · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Speaker/Hunchback · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Toadstool · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Tim · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Carlos · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Ali Kitson · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Richard · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Dreamy Time Escort · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Lord Mayor · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
James Huntingdon · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Alan · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Alan Sellars · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Mr. McVitty · (1 episode)
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
(46 episodes)
1982
Northern Lights
Chris
1982
Wogan
Self · (2 episodes)
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
(1 episode)
1982
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Kevin Turvey
1982
Wood and Walters
(7 episodes)
1982
The Orchard End Murder
Policeman
1981
Couples and Robbers
Morris David Boyd
1981
A Kick Up the Eighties
(10 episodes)
1981
An American Werewolf in London
Second Chess Player
1981
Shock Treatment
'Rest Home' Ricky
1981
Eye of the Needle
Sailor #2
1981
The Rocky Horror Treatment
(archive footage)
1981
Wolcott
PC Fell · (3 episodes)
1981
The Comic Strip
1981
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
(2 episodes)
1980
The Cannon & Ball Show
Clerk · (1 episode)
1979