Laurence Rickard
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 14, 1975 in Brighton, England, UK
- Active Years
- 2003–2026 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Laurence Carl Larry Rickard, born June 14, 1975, is an English actor, writer, and comedian, and a BAFTA-winning comedy writer. He is best known for his roles and writing in television series including Horrible Histories, Yonderland, Ghosts, and Amandaland, as well as appearing in and co-writing the film Bill. Rickard is one half of the comedy writing and performance duo Larry and George alongside George Sawyer. His extensive writing credits for numerous United Kingdom comedy shows include The Armstrong and Miller Show, The Charlotte Church Show, The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson, and the children's programme Me and My Monsters.
Career overview
Laurence Rickard is an English actor known for his roles in various television series. He appeared in the TV series Horrible Histories from 2009 to 2013. Rickard also starred in the series Yonderland from 2013 to 2016 and has been part of the cast of Ghosts since 2019.
In addition to his acting work, Rickard has also appeared in films. He co-wrote and appeared in the 2015 film Bill. As a writer and actor, Rickard has been involved in numerous UK comedy shows. He has written for The Armstrong and Miller Show, which aired from 2007 to 2010, and The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson, which aired from 2009 to 2011. Rickard also wrote for The Charlotte Church Show, which aired from 2006 to 2008.
Rickard's acting career has spanned a range of genres and formats, from comedy to children's programming. He has appeared in children's shows such as Me and My Monsters, which aired from 2010 to 2011. Rickard's work in television and film has been recognized, and he is considered a notable figure in the UK comedy scene.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026) as Humphrey (Head)/Robin
- Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026) Writer
- Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026) Executive Producer
- Amandaland (2025) as Mr Hastings
- Amandaland (2025) Writer
- Chicken Town (2025) as Greebo Mechanic
- Bad Tidings (2024) Writer
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) Additional Writing
- We Are Not Alone (2023) as Cirsh
- We Are Not Alone (2023) Writer
- We Are Not Alone (2022) as Cirsh
- We Are Not Alone (2022) Writer
- We Are Not Alone (2022) Creator
- Ghosts (2021) Executive Producer
- Ghosts (2019) as Robin / Humphrey's Head
- Ghosts (2019) Writer
- Ghosts (2019) Executive Producer
- Ghosts (2019) Creator
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Tracey Breaks the News (2017) as Various
- Tracey Ullman's Show (2016) as Philip May
- Bill (2015) as Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
- Bill (2015) Writer
- Yonderland (2013) as Various
- Yonderland (2013) Writer
- Yonderland (2013) Creator
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self
- Anna & Katy (2011) as Various
- Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party (2011)
- Horrible Histories (2009)
- Horrible Histories (2009) Writer
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laurence Rickard best known for?
Laurence Rickard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026), Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026), Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026), Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023).
When and where was Laurence Rickard born?
Laurence Rickard was born on June 14, 1975 in Brighton, England, UK.
How many credits does Laurence Rickard have?
Laurence Rickard has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Laurence Rickard's background in cinema and television?
Laurence Carl Larry Rickard, born June 14, 1975, is an English actor, writer, and comedian, and a BAFTA-winning comedy writer. He is best known for his roles and writing in television series including Horrible Histories, Yonderland, Ghosts, and Amandaland, as well as appearing in and co-writing the film Bill. Rickard i...
Laurence Rickard by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Horrible Histories (2009) — aged about 34
- Ghosts (2019) as Robin / Humphrey's Head — aged about 44
- Yonderland (2013) as Various — aged about 38
- Bill (2015) as Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick — aged about 40
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self — aged about 36
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant — aged about 42
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