
Richard Ayoade
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.
28
Films
69
TV Shows
12
Crew Credits
Known For
97 Credits
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
2005

The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007

Black Mirror
as Richard Ayoade (voice)
2011

The Mandalorian
as Zero (voice)
2019

Have I Got News for You
as Self - Host
1990

The Last Leg
as Self
2013

The Bad Guys 2
as Professor Marmalade (voice)
2025

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter

The IT Crowd
as Maurice Moss
2006

Krapopolis
as Tyrannis (voice)
2023

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self - Contestant
2013
Behind the Camera
12 Credits
Community
Director
2009

The Mighty Boosh
Writer
2004

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Writer
2015

Submarine
Director, Writer
2011

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Writer, Director
2004

Man to Man with Dean Learner
Director, Writer
2006

The Double
Writer, Director
2014

AD/BC: A Rock Opera
Director, Writer
2004

Arctic Monkeys - At The Apollo
Director
2008

The Semplica Girl Diaries
Director, Writer

Wynde: Behind the Man
Director, Writer
2007

Tommy Tiernan: Crooked Man
Director
2011