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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.
Acted in 120
2010s
- 2019
Completely Bad News
Colin Grigson
- 2018
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
(Archive Footage)
- 2015
One by One
Ernest
The Escape
Eddie
- 2013
Man Down
Dad · 6 episodes
- 2012
Five Go to Rehab
Mr. McVitty
- 2011
The Hunt for Tony Blair
Professor Predictor
The Itch of the Golden Nit
President Pinky (voice)
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Lord Flashheart/Self
The Legend of Harrow Woods
Winston Junior
- 2007
Snow White: The Sequel
The Seven Dwarves (voice)
- 2006
Sindy The Fairy Princess
Movie
- 2005
Sex Actually
Bilbo
All About George
George Kinsey · 6 episodes
King Arthur's Disasters
TV
- 2004
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Baxter
Bottom Mindless Violence
Rick / Richie Rich / Richard Dangerous / Dreamy Time Escort / Richie Richard / Richard Twat (archive footage)
- 2003
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
Richard Richard
More Great Comedy Moments
Rick / Richie Rich / Richie Richard (archive footage)
Chaos and Cadavers
Lennox Crowley
Oh Marbella!
Greg Dubois
- 2002
Believe Nothing
Professor Adonis Cnut · 6 episodes
- 2001
Chilly Dogs
Carter
Great Comedy Moments
Lord Flashheart (archive footage)
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Richie
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
Lt. Daniel Blaney · 1 episode
- 2000
Jesus Christ Superstar
King Herod
Four Men in a Plane
Alan Sellars
1990s
- 1999
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
Movie
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Robin Hood
- 1998
What's a Carry On?
Sultan Abdul the Benevolent (archive footage) (uncredited)
Four Men in a Car
Alan
- 1997
The Canterville Ghost
Reverend Dampier
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
Richie Richard
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Marty Starr
Remember Me?
Ian
- 1996
The Willows in Winter
Toad
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse
Tom Thumb (voice)
Bottom Fluff
Movie
- 1995
The Wind in the Willows
Toad (voice)
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour
Richie
How to be a Little Sod
TV
Out Of My Head
Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
Toby
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
Raymond
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Lewis Fox
The Snow Queen
Robber King
- 1993
Bottom Live: The Stage Show
Richie
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
Neil
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter
Greg
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Micky Love
Rik Mayall Presents
TV
- 1992
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special
Richard Richard
Little Noises
Mathias Liechstenstein
Red Nose of Courage
James Huntington
- 1991
- 1990
GLC: The Carnage Continues
Lord Mayor of London
Who Shot Alan B'Stard?
Alan B'Stard
1980s
- 1989
Kevin Turvey Investigates
Kevin Turvey
Employees From Hell
Movie
- 1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Dreamy Time Escort
More Bad News
Colin Grigson
The Strike
Speaker/Hunchback
Jake's Journey
Troll
- 1987
Hardwicke House
Lenny · 1 episode
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Richard Rich · 6 episodes
- 1986
Whoops Apocalypse
S.A.S Commander
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
Alan B'Stard · 1 episode
Private Enterprise
Ali Kitson
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
Richard Dangerous
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Richard
The Dangerous Brothers
Richard Dangerous · 12 episodes
- 1985
- 1984
Gino: Full Story and Pics
Tim
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Carlos
Dirty Movie
Toadstool
- 1983
Bad News
Colin Grigson
The Beat Generation
Jeremy
War
Various Roles
- 1982
Northern Lights
Chris
Whoops Apocalypse
Biff · 1 episode
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Kevin Turvey
Wood and Walters
Contestant Mitch · 1 episode
- 1981
The Orchard End Murder
Policeman
Couples and Robbers
Morris David Boyd
A Kick Up the Eighties
Kevin Turney · 10 episodes
Shock Treatment
'Rest Home' Ricky
The Rocky Horror Treatment
(archive footage)
Wolcott
PC Fell · 3 episodes
The Comic Strip
Richard Dangerous
- 1980
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Rik · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
Clerk · 1 episode
Wrote 15
2000s
- 2008
Me & My Goldfish
Writer
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2001
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Writer
1990s
- 1999
- 1992
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special
Writer
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Kevin Turvey Investigates
Writer
- 1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Writer
- 1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Writer
- 1984
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Writer
Dirty Movie
Writer
- 1982
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Writer
- 1981
The Comic Strip
Writer
Created 3
1990s
- 1991
1980s
- 1986
The Dangerous Brothers
Creator
- 1982
Other crew 2
2000s
- 2004
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Additional Dialogue
1980s
- 1989
Oh No, Not Them
Creator
Appearances15
2020s
- 2026
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard
Self (archive footage)
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
Self (archive footage)
- 2024
2010s
- 2016
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Self
- 2014
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Self
- 2013
Crackanory
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2008
Blackadder Rides Again
Self
Me & My Goldfish
Narrator (voice)
- 2007
The Making of 'The Young Ones'
Self (Archived Footage)
- 2000
Jellikins: Christmas Special
Narrator (voice)
1990s
- 1999
The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'
Self
- 1998
Jellabies
Narrator (Voice) · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
Grim Tales
Narrator · 22 episodes
- 1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Self
- 1982
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2026
Partridge and Moulding Want To Get Laid
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