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Rik Mayall

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Rik Mayall

Born March 7, 1958 in Harlow, Essex, EnglandDied June 9, 201485 films

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.

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An American Werewolf in London posterFirst watchAn American Werewolf in London19817.4as Second Chess PlayerAmerican tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors.View film

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Filmography

85 films as actor
  1. 2019Completely Bad NewsColin Grigson
  2. 2015One by OneErnest
  3. 2015The EscapeEddie
  4. 2013Don't Fear Death
  5. 2012Five Go to RehabMr. McVitty
  6. 2012Errors of the Human BodySamuel Mead
  7. 2012EldoradoChef Mario
  8. 2011The Hunt for Tony BlairProfessor Predictor
  9. 2011The Itch of the Golden NitPresident Pinky (voice)
  10. 2010Just for the RecordAndy Wiseman
  11. 2008The Legend of Harrow WoodsWinston Junior
  12. 2008Me & My GoldfishNarrator (voice)
  13. 2007Snow White: The SequelThe Seven Dwarves (voice)
  14. 2006Sindy The Fairy Princess
  15. 2005Sex ActuallyBilbo
  16. 2005ValiantCufflingk (voice)
  17. 2004Churchill: The Hollywood YearsBaxter
  18. 2003Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts TourRichard Richard
  19. 2003Chaos and CadaversLennox Crowley
  20. 2003Oh Marbella!Greg Dubois
  21. 2002Day of the SirensDomo Childs
  22. 2001Chilly DogsCarter
  23. 2001Bottom Live 2001: An Arse OddityRichie
  24. 2000Merlin: The ReturnMerlin
  25. 2000Jesus Christ SuperstarKing Herod
  26. 2000Jellikins: Christmas SpecialNarrator (voice)
  27. 2000Four Men in a PlaneAlan Sellars
  28. 1999Guest House ParadisoRichie Twat
  29. 1999Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
  30. 1999Blackadder: Back & ForthRobin Hood
  31. 1998Four Men in a CarAlan
  32. 1997The Canterville GhostReverend Dampier
  33. 1997Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's IslandRichie Richard
  34. 1997Bring Me the Head of Mavis DavisMarty Starr
  35. 1997Remember Me?Ian
  36. 1996The Willows in WinterToad
  37. 1996The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-MouseTom Thumb (voice)
  38. 1996Bottom Fluff
  39. 1995The Wind in the WillowsToad (voice)
  40. 1995Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 TourRichie
  41. 1995Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de LuneToby
  42. 1995Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old TownRaymond
  43. 1995Rik Mayall Presents: The Big OneLewis Fox
  44. 1995The Snow QueenRobber King
  45. 1993Bottom Live: The Stage ShowRichie
  46. 1993The Thief and the CobblerBrigand (uncredited)
  47. 1993Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing QueenNeil
  48. 1993Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest EncounterGreg
  49. 1993Rik Mayall Presents: Micky LoveMicky Love
  50. 1993Horse OperaWyatt Earp
  51. 1992Holy - Bottom: Christmas SpecialRichard Richard
  52. 1992Carry On ColumbusThe Sultan
  53. 1992Little NoisesMathias Liechstenstein
  54. 1992Red Nose of CourageJames Huntington
  55. 1991The Princess and the GoblinPrince Froglip (voice)
  56. 1991Drop Dead FredDrop Dead Fred
  57. 1990GLC: The Carnage ContinuesLord Mayor of London
  58. 1990Who Shot Alan B'Stard?Alan B'Stard
  59. 1990The Turnip
  60. 1989Kevin Turvey InvestigatesKevin Turvey
  61. 1989Employees From Hell
  62. 1988Mr Jolly Lives Next DoorDreamy Time Escort
  63. 1988More Bad NewsColin Grigson
  64. 1988The StrikeSpeaker/Hunchback
  65. 1988Jake's JourneyTroll
  66. 1987Eat the RichMicky
  67. 1986Whoops ApocalypseS.A.S Commander
  68. 1986Private EnterpriseAli Kitson
  69. 1986Dangerous Brothers Present: World of DangerRichard Dangerous
  70. 1986Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)Richard
  71. 1984Gino: Full Story and PicsTim
  72. 1984A Fistful of Travellers' ChequesCarlos
  73. 1984Dirty MovieToadstool
  74. 1983Summer SchoolTark
  75. 1983Bad NewsColin Grigson
  76. 1983The Beat GenerationJeremy
  77. 1983WarVarious Roles
  78. 1982Northern LightsChris
  79. 1982Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green DoorKevin Turvey
  80. 1981The Orchard End MurderPoliceman
  81. 1981Couples and RobbersMorris David Boyd
  82. 1981An American Werewolf in LondonSecond Chess Player
  83. 1981Shock Treatment'Rest Home' Ricky
  84. 1981Eye of the NeedleSailor #2
  85. 1981The Comic StripRichard Dangerous