
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.

Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV • 2014

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
TV • 2005

The Graham Norton Show
TV • 2007

Black Mirror
TV • 2011

Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990

The Mandalorian
TV • 2019

The Last Leg
TV • 2013

8 Out of 10 Cats
TV • 2005

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV

Rugrats
TV • 2021

The Bad Guys 2
MOVIE • 2025

Krapopolis
TV • 2023

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
TV • 2013

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
TV • 2013

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
TV • 2013

Disenchantment
TV • 2018

Disenchantment
TV • 2018

Disenchantment
TV • 2018