Portrait of Rik Mayall

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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Poster of Bottom: Exposed
Bottom: Exposed
Rik Mayall would have been no older than
56 in Bottom: Exposed
as 'Himself (Archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 18 2024
Poster of Completely Bad News
Completely Bad News
Rik Mayall would have been no older than
56 in Completely Bad News
as 'Colin Grigson'.
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
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)'.
Sat, May 26 2018
Poster of Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Rik Mayall would have been no older than
56 in Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Poster of One by One
One by One
Rik Mayall would have been no older than
56 in One by One
as 'Ernest'.
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Rik Mayall would have been no older than
56 in The Escape
as 'Eddie'.
Thu, Apr 30 2015
Poster of Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Rik Mayall would have been no older than
56 in Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 20 2014
Poster of Don't Fear Death
Don't Fear Death
Rik Mayall was
55 in Don't Fear Death
Mon, Sep 09 2013
Poster of Five Go to Rehab
Five Go to Rehab
Rik Mayall was
54 in Five Go to Rehab
as 'Mr. McVitty'.
Wed, Nov 07 2012
Poster of 30 Years of Comic Strip
30 Years of Comic Strip
Rik Mayall was
54 in 30 Years of Comic Strip
Sat, Nov 03 2012
Poster of Errors of the Human Body
Errors of the Human Body
Rik Mayall was
54 in Errors of the Human Body
as 'Samuel Mead'.
Sun, Sep 23 2012
Poster of Eldorado
Eldorado
Rik Mayall was
53 in Eldorado
as 'Chef Mario'.
Mon, Jan 30 2012
Poster of The Hunt for Tony Blair
The Hunt for Tony Blair
Rik Mayall was
53 in The Hunt for Tony Blair
as 'Professor Predictor'.
Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of The Itch of the Golden Nit
The Itch of the Golden Nit
Rik Mayall was
53 in The Itch of the Golden Nit
as 'President Pinky (voice)'.
Tue, Jun 28 2011
Poster of Just for the Record
Just for the Record
Rik Mayall was
52 in Just for the Record
as 'Andy Wiseman'.
Wed, May 05 2010
Poster of Blackadder Rides Again
Blackadder Rides Again
Rik Mayall was
50 in Blackadder Rides Again
as 'himself'.
Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Rik Mayall was
50 in Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
as 'Lord Flashheart/Self'.
Thu, Oct 16 2008
Poster of The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision
The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision
Rik Mayall was
49 in The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision
as 'Richard Dangerous'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Me & My Goldfish
Me & My Goldfish
Rik Mayall was
49 in Me & My Goldfish
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Snow White: The Sequel
Snow White: The Sequel
Rik Mayall was
48 in Snow White: The Sequel
as 'The Seven Dwarves (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 31 2007
Poster of Sindy The Fairy Princess
Sindy The Fairy Princess
Rik Mayall was
47 in Sindy The Fairy Princess
Mon, Feb 20 2006
Poster of Sex Actually
Sex Actually
Rik Mayall was
47 in Sex Actually
as 'Bilbo'.
Wed, Dec 28 2005
Poster of Valiant
Valiant
Rik Mayall was
47 in Valiant
as 'Cufflingk (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Rik Mayall was
46 in Churchill: The Hollywood Years
as 'Baxter'.
Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Bottom Mindless Violence
Bottom Mindless Violence
Rik Mayall was
46 in Bottom Mindless Violence
as 'Ritchard Ritchard'.
Mon, Nov 22 2004
Poster of ABBA - The Last Video
ABBA - The Last Video
Rik Mayall was
46 in ABBA - The Last Video
as 'Record Producer'.
Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
Rik Mayall was
45 in Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
as 'Richard Richard'.
Mon, Nov 24 2003
Poster of Chaos and Cadavers
Chaos and Cadavers
Rik Mayall was
45 in Chaos and Cadavers
as 'Lennox Crowley'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Oh Marbella!
Oh Marbella!
Rik Mayall was
44 in Oh Marbella!
as 'Greg Dubois'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Day Of the Sirens
Day Of the Sirens
Rik Mayall was
43 in Day Of the Sirens
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Bottom Live 2001 An Arse Oddity
Bottom Live 2001 An Arse Oddity
Rik Mayall was
43 in Bottom Live 2001 An Arse Oddity
as 'Richie'.
Fri, Oct 19 2001
Poster of Chilly Dogs
Chilly Dogs
Rik Mayall was
42 in Chilly Dogs
as 'Carter'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Merlin: The Return
Merlin: The Return
Rik Mayall was
42 in Merlin: The Return
as 'Merlin'.
Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Rik Mayall was
42 in Jesus Christ Superstar
as 'King Herod'.
Mon, Oct 16 2000
Poster of Jellikins: Christmas Special
Jellikins: Christmas Special
Rik Mayall was
42 in Jellikins: Christmas Special
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Sat, Sep 30 2000
Poster of Four Men in a Plane
Four Men in a Plane
Rik Mayall was
41 in Four Men in a Plane
as 'Alan Sellars'.
Tue, Jan 04 2000
Poster of Guest House Paradiso
Guest House Paradiso
Rik Mayall was
41 in Guest House Paradiso
as 'Richie'.
Fri, Dec 03 1999
Poster of Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
Rik Mayall was
41 in Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
Mon, Nov 15 1999
Poster of The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'
The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'
Rik Mayall was
41 in The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 15 1999
Poster of Blackadder: Back & Forth
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Rik Mayall was
41 in Blackadder: Back & Forth
as 'Robin Hood'.
Mon, Mar 29 1999
Poster of Four Men in a Car
Four Men in a Car
Rik Mayall was
40 in Four Men in a Car
as 'Alan'.
Sun, Apr 12 1998
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Rik Mayall was
39 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Reverend Dampier'.
Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
Rik Mayall was
39 in Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
as 'Richie Richard'.
Mon, Oct 27 1997
Poster of Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Rik Mayall was
38 in Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
as 'Marty Starr'.
Thu, Jan 16 1997
Poster of Remember Me?
Remember Me?
Rik Mayall was
38 in Remember Me?
Thu, Jan 02 1997
Poster of The Willows in Winter
The Willows in Winter
Rik Mayall was
38 in The Willows in Winter
as 'Toad'.
Thu, Dec 26 1996
Poster of Bottom Fluff
Bottom Fluff
Rik Mayall was
38 in Bottom Fluff
Sat, Nov 16 1996
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Rik Mayall was
37 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'Toad'.
Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of Bottom Live The Big Number 2 Tour
Bottom Live The Big Number 2 Tour
Rik Mayall was
37 in Bottom Live The Big Number 2 Tour
as 'Richie'.
Mon, Nov 06 1995
Poster of Out Of My Head
Out Of My Head
Rik Mayall was
37 in Out Of My Head
as 'Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi'.
Sat, Jul 08 1995
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
Rik Mayall was
36 in Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
as 'Toby'.
Sun, Feb 12 1995
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
Rik Mayall was
36 in Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
as 'Raymond'.
Sun, Feb 05 1995
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Rik Mayall was
36 in Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
as 'Lewis Fox'.
Sun, Jan 29 1995
Poster of The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
Rik Mayall was
36 in The Snow Queen
as 'Robber King'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Bottom Live The Stage Show
Bottom Live The Stage Show
Rik Mayall was
35 in Bottom Live The Stage Show
as 'Richie'.
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler
Rik Mayall was
35 in The Thief and the Cobbler
as 'Brigand (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 23 1993
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
Rik Mayall was
35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
as 'Neil'.
Thu, Jun 03 1993
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter
Rik Mayall was
35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter
as 'Greg'.
Thu, May 27 1993
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Rik Mayall was
35 in Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
as 'Micky Love'.
Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Horse Opera
Horse Opera
Rik Mayall was
34 in Horse Opera
as 'Wyatt Earp'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Rik Mayall was
34 in Carry On Columbus
as 'The Sultan'.
Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Little Noises
Little Noises
Rik Mayall was
34 in Little Noises
as 'Mathias Liechstenstein'.
Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Red Nose of Courage
Red Nose of Courage
Rik Mayall was
34 in Red Nose of Courage
as 'James Huntington'.
Thu, Apr 09 1992
Poster of The Princess and the Goblin
The Princess and the Goblin
Rik Mayall was
33 in The Princess and the Goblin
as 'Prince Froglip'.
Mon, Jun 03 1991
Poster of Drop Dead Fred
Drop Dead Fred
Rik Mayall was
33 in Drop Dead Fred
as 'Drop Dead Fred'.
Fri, Apr 19 1991
Poster of GLC: The Carnage Continues
GLC: The Carnage Continues
Rik Mayall was
31 in GLC: The Carnage Continues
as 'Lord Mayor of London'.
Mon, Feb 05 1990
Poster of Kevin Turvey Investigates
Kevin Turvey Investigates
Rik Mayall was
31 in Kevin Turvey Investigates
as 'Kevin Turvey'.
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Employees From Hell
Employees From Hell
Rik Mayall was
30 in Employees From Hell
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Rik Mayall was
29 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
as 'Dreamy Time Escort'.
Sat, Mar 05 1988
Poster of More Bad News
More Bad News
Rik Mayall was
29 in More Bad News
as 'Colin Grigson'.
Sat, Feb 27 1988
Poster of The Strike
The Strike
Rik Mayall was
29 in The Strike
as 'Speaker/Hunchback'.
Sat, Feb 20 1988
Poster of Jake's Journey
Jake's Journey
Rik Mayall was
29 in Jake's Journey
as 'Troll'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Eat the Rich
Eat the Rich
Rik Mayall was
29 in Eat the Rich
as 'Micky, Richard Richard'.
Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Rik Mayall was
28 in Whoops Apocalypse
as 'S.A.S Commander'.
Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Private Enterprise
Private Enterprise
Rik Mayall was
27 in Private Enterprise
as 'Ali Kitson'.
Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
Rik Mayall was
27 in Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
as 'Richard Dangerous'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Rik Mayall was
27 in Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
as 'Richard'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Best of Cannon & Ball
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Rik Mayall was
27 in The Best of Cannon & Ball
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 07 1985
Poster of Gino: Full Story and Pics
Gino: Full Story and Pics
Rik Mayall was
25 in Gino: Full Story and Pics
as 'Tim'.
Sat, Jan 28 1984
Poster of A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Rik Mayall was
25 in A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
as 'Carlos'.
Sat, Jan 21 1984
Poster of Dirty Movie
Dirty Movie
Rik Mayall was
25 in Dirty Movie
as 'Toadstool'.
Sat, Jan 07 1984
Poster of Summer School
Summer School
Rik Mayall was
24 in Summer School
as 'Tark'.
Mon, Jan 31 1983
Poster of Bad News
Bad News
Rik Mayall was
24 in Bad News
as 'Colin Grigson'.
Mon, Jan 24 1983
Poster of The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation
Rik Mayall was
24 in The Beat Generation
as 'Jeremy'.
Mon, Jan 17 1983
Poster of War
War
Rik Mayall was
24 in War
as 'Various Roles'.
Mon, Jan 03 1983
Poster of Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Rik Mayall was
24 in Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
as 'Kevin Turvey'.
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of The Orchard End Murder
The Orchard End Murder
Rik Mayall was
23 in The Orchard End Murder
as 'Policeman'.
Sun, Nov 01 1981
Poster of Couples and Robbers
Couples and Robbers
Rik Mayall was
23 in Couples and Robbers
as 'Morris David Boyd'.
Wed, Oct 07 1981
Poster of Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment
Rik Mayall was
23 in Shock Treatment
as ''Rest Home' Ricky'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London
Rik Mayall was
23 in An American Werewolf in London
as 'Second Chess Player'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle
Rik Mayall was
23 in Eye of the Needle
as 'Sailor #2'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of The Rocky Horror Treatment
The Rocky Horror Treatment
Rik Mayall was
22 in The Rocky Horror Treatment
as '(archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 04 1981
Poster of The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip
Rik Mayall was
22 in The Comic Strip
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Jelly Christmas
Jelly Christmas
Rik Mayall will be
56+ in Jelly Christmas
as 'Narrator'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Man Down
Man Down
Rik Mayall was
55+ in Man Down
as 'Dad'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of All About George
All About George
Rik Mayall was
47+ in All About George
as 'George Kinsey'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005
Poster of King Arthur's Disasters
King Arthur's Disasters
Rik Mayall was
47+ in King Arthur's Disasters
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 11 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Rik Mayall was
46+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'Alec Nicholson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
Rik Mayall was
46+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Shoebox Zoo
Shoebox Zoo
Rik Mayall was
46+ in Shoebox Zoo
as 'Edwin the Eagle (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Poster of Believe Nothing
Believe Nothing
Rik Mayall was
44+ in Believe Nothing
as 'Professor Adonis Cnut'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 2002
Poster of Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
Rik Mayall was
41+ in Watership Down
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1999
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
Rik Mayall was
40+ in In the Red
as 'Dominic De'Ath'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Rik Mayall was
39+ in Jonathan Creek
as 'D.I. Gideon Pryke'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Rik Mayall was
39+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'David Roper'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of How to be a Little Sod
How to be a Little Sod
Rik Mayall was
37+ in How to be a Little Sod
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1995
Poster of Look at the State We're In!
Look at the State We're In!
Rik Mayall was
37+ in Look at the State We're In!
as 'Rattner'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of The Knock
The Knock
Rik Mayall was
36+ in The Knock
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 1994
Poster of Rik Mayall Presents
Rik Mayall Presents
Rik Mayall was
35+ in Rik Mayall Presents
First Air Date
Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Grim Tales
Grim Tales
Rik Mayall was
31+ in Grim Tales
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Rik Mayall was
29+ in The New Statesman
as 'Alan B'Stard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of French & Saunders
French & Saunders
Rik Mayall was
29+ in French & Saunders
as 'Cameo'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987
Poster of Hardwicke House
Hardwicke House
Rik Mayall was
28+ in Hardwicke House
as 'Lenny'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 1987
Poster of Filthy Rich & Catflap
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Rik Mayall was
28+ in Filthy Rich & Catflap
as 'Richard Rich'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1987
Poster of Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
Rik Mayall was
28+ in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986
Poster of Saturday Live
Saturday Live
Rik Mayall was
27+ in Saturday Live
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 25 1986
Poster of The Dangerous Brothers
The Dangerous Brothers
Rik Mayall was
27+ in The Dangerous Brothers
as 'Richard Dangerous'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Happy Families
Happy Families
Rik Mayall was
27+ in Happy Families
as 'Priest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985
Poster of Blackadder
Blackadder
Rik Mayall was
25+ in Blackadder
as 'Mad Gerald, Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983
Poster of The Young Ones
The Young Ones
Rik Mayall was
24+ in The Young Ones
as 'Rick'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Rik Mayall was
24+ in The Comic Strip Presents...
as 'Bilbo, Slug/General Erwin/Hovis, Jeremy, Colin Grigson, Tark, Toadstool, Carlos, Tim, Richard, Ali Kitson, Speaker/Hunchback, Dreamy Time Escort, Lord Mayor, James Huntingdon, Alan, Alan Sellars, Mr. McVitty, Richard Dangerous, '.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Rik Mayall was
24+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Rik Mayall was
24+ in Whoops Apocalypse
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 1982
Poster of Wood and Walters
Wood and Walters
Rik Mayall was
23+ in Wood and Walters
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of A Kick Up the Eighties
A Kick Up the Eighties
Rik Mayall was
23+ in A Kick Up the Eighties
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1981
Poster of Wolcott
Wolcott
Rik Mayall was
22+ in Wolcott
as 'PC Fell'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 13 1981
Poster of Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Rik Mayall was
22+ in Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1980
Poster of The Cannon & Ball Show
The Cannon & Ball Show
Rik Mayall was
21+ in The Cannon & Ball Show
as 'Clerk'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 28 1979