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Rik Mayall

Acting Born Mar 7, 1958 Harlow, Essex, England 24 credits

Biography

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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Known for

Film

The Evil Dead

as David Roper

Agatha Christie's Marple

as Alec Nicholson

Blackadder

as Mad Gerald

Blackadder

as Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart

The Paul O'Grady Show

2004

Shoebox Zoo

as Edwin the Eagle (voice)

Full filmography

  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as David Roper
  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Alec Nicholson
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • Blackadder (1983) as Mad Gerald
  • Blackadder (1983) as Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart
  • The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
  • The Young Ones (1982) as Rick
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Slug/General Erwin/Hovis
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Jeremy
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Colin Grigson
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Tark
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Toadstool
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Carlos
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Tim
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Richard
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Ali Kitson
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Speaker/Hunchback
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Dreamy Time Escort
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Lord Mayor
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
  • Shoebox Zoo (2004) as Edwin the Eagle (voice)
  • An American Werewolf in London (1981) as Second Chess Player
  • The New Statesman (1987) as Alan B'Stard
  • French & Saunders (1987) as Cameo