Richard Ayoade

Acting

31Total Films

8.4 Highest Rated

Born: May 23, 1977

Birth Place: Hammersmith, London, England, UK

About 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.

Best Richard Ayoade Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Ayoade's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4

★8.4

The IT Crowd Manual — This behind-the-scenes documentary features interviews with the creators and cast of the cult comedy "The IT Crowd", plu

The IT Crowd Manual

2014•Comedy

★8.1

★8.1

Soul — Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he

Soul

2020•Animation

★7.7

★7.7

The Bad Guys 2 — The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stak

The Bad Guys 2

2025•Family

★7.5

★7.5

The Bad Guys — When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wante

The Bad Guys

2022•Family

★7.5

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) movie poster

★7.5

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More — Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful S

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

2024•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Ayoade.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Bad Guys 2	Professor Marmalade (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	The Phoenician Scheme	Sergio	Hit	Similar →
2025	The Extraordinary Miss Flower	Self	Flop	Similar →
2024	The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More	Dr. Marshall / The Great Yogi / Various (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	The Rat Catcher	Editor	Hit	Similar →
2023	The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar	Dr. Marshall / Yogi	Hit	Similar →
2022	Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2022	The Bad Guys	Professor Marmalade (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	The Electrical Life of Louis Wain	Henry Wood	Hit	Similar →
2021	The Souvenir: Part II	Patrick	Hit	Similar →
2021	22 vs. Earth	Counselor Jerry (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2020	Soul	Counselor Jerry (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	The Souvenir	Patrick	Average	Similar →
2019	The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part	Ice Cream Cone (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2018	Early Man	Treebor (voice)	Average	Similar →
2017	Paddington 2	Forensic Investigator	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me	Self	Flop	Similar →
2016	Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches	Self	Flop	Similar →
2014	The Boxtrolls	Mr. Pickles (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2014	The IT Crowd Manual	Self - Maurice Moss	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	The Watch	Jamarcus	Average	Similar →
2009	Bunny and the Bull	Museum Curator	Average	Similar →
2007	Wynde: Behind the Man	Interviewer	Flop	Similar →
2005	Festival	Dwight Swan	Average	Similar →
2005	The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	AD/BC: A Rock Opera	Joseph	Average	Similar →
2004	The Life and Death of Peter Sellers	Photographer at Wedding	Hit	Similar →
2003	Hello, Friend	Computer Man	Hit	Similar →
1997	Backstage... at the Cambridge Footlights	Self	Flop	Similar →
N/A	The Semplica Girl Diaries	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Danger Island	Dr. Medino (voice)	Flop	Similar →

Richard Ayoade - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Ayoade?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Ayoade is "The IT Crowd Manual" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Richard Ayoade acted in?

Richard Ayoade has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Ayoade?

Other notable films include "Soul", "The Bad Guys 2", and "The Bad Guys".