▶ WHOPLAYSNOW

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

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.

Known for

Bottom: Exposed

Bottom: Exposed

2024 • Himself (Archive footage)

Completely Bad News

Completely Bad News

2019 • Colin Grigson

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

2018 • (Archive Footage)

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

One by One

2015 • Ernest

The Escape

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Don't Fear Death

Full filmography

Bottom: Exposed

Bottom: Exposed

2024 • Himself (Archive footage)

Completely Bad News

Completely Bad News

2019 • Colin Grigson

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

2018 • (Archive Footage)

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

2016 • Self

One by One

2015 • Ernest

The Escape

2015 • Eddie

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

2014 • Self

Don't Fear Death

2013

Five Go to Rehab

Five Go to Rehab

2012 • Mr. McVitty

30 Years of Comic Strip

30 Years of Comic Strip

2012

Errors of the Human Body

Errors of the Human Body

2012 • Samuel Mead

Eldorado

2012 • Chef Mario

The Hunt for Tony Blair

The Hunt for Tony Blair

2011 • Professor Predictor

The Itch of the Golden Nit

The Itch of the Golden Nit

2011 • President Pinky (voice)

Just for the Record

Just for the Record

2010 • Andy Wiseman

Blackadder Rides Again

Blackadder Rides Again

2008 • Self

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

2008 • Lord Flashheart/Self

The Legend of Harrow Woods

The Legend of Harrow Woods

2008 • Winston Junior

The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision

The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision

2008 • Richard Dangerous

Me & My Goldfish

Me & My Goldfish

2008 • Narrator (voice)

The Making of 'The Young Ones'

The Making of 'The Young Ones'

2007 • Self (Archived Footage)

Snow White: The Sequel

Snow White: The Sequel

2007 • The Seven Dwarves (voice)

Sindy The Fairy Princess

Sindy The Fairy Princess

2006

Sex Actually

2005 • Bilbo

All About George

All About George

2005 • George Kinsey

Valiant

2005 • Cufflingk (voice)

Churchill: The Hollywood Years

Churchill: The Hollywood Years

2004 • Baxter

Bottom Mindless Violence

Bottom Mindless Violence

2004 • Rick / Richie Rich / Richard Dangerous / Dreamy Time Escort / Richie Richard / Richard Twat (archive footage)

ABBA - The Last Video

ABBA - The Last Video

2004 • Record Producer

Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

2003 • Richard Richard

Chaos and Cadavers

Chaos and Cadavers

2003 • Lennox Crowley

Oh Marbella!

2003 • Greg Dubois

Believe Nothing

Believe Nothing

2002 • Adonis Cnut

Day of the Sirens

2002 • Domo Childs

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

2001 • Richie

Chilly Dogs

2001 • Carter

Merlin: The Return

Merlin: The Return

2000 • Merlin

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

2000 • King Herod

Jellikins: Christmas Special

Jellikins: Christmas Special

2000 • Narrator (Voice)

Jellikins: Christmas Special

Jellikins: Christmas Special

2000 • Narrator

Four Men in a Plane

Four Men in a Plane

2000 • Alan Sellars

Guest House Paradiso

Guest House Paradiso

1999 • Richie Twat

The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'

The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'

1999 • Self

Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live

Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live

1999

Blackadder: Back & Forth

Blackadder: Back & Forth

1999 • Robin Hood

What's a Carry On?

What's a Carry On?

1998 • Sultan Abdul the Benevolent (archive footage) (uncredited)

Four Men in a Car

Four Men in a Car

1998 • Alan

The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost

1997 • Reverend Dampier

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

1997 • Richie Richard

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis

Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis

1997 • Marty Starr

Remember Me?

1997 • Ian

The Willows in Winter

The Willows in Winter

1996 • Toad

The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse

The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse

1996 • Tom Thumb (voice)

Bottom Fluff

1996

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1995 • Toad

Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour

Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour

1995 • Richie

Out Of My Head

1995 • Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi

Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune

Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune

1995 • Toby

Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town

Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town

1995 • Raymond

Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One

Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One

1995 • Lewis Fox

The Snow Queen

1995 • Robber King

Bottom Live: The Stage Show

Bottom Live: The Stage Show

1993 • Richie

The Thief and the Cobbler

The Thief and the Cobbler

1993 • Brigand (uncredited)

Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen

Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen

1993 • Neil

Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter

Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter

1993 • Greg

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

1993 • Micky Love

1993 • Wyatt Earp

Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special

Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special

1992 • Richard Richard

Carry On Columbus

Carry On Columbus

1992 • The Sultan

Little Noises

1992 • Mathias Liechstenstein

Red Nose of Courage

Red Nose of Courage

1992 • James Huntington

The Princess and the Goblin

The Princess and the Goblin

1991 • Prince Froglip (voice)

Drop Dead Fred

1991 • Drop Dead Fred

GLC: The Carnage Continues

GLC: The Carnage Continues

1990 • Lord Mayor of London

Who Shot Alan B'Stard?

Who Shot Alan B'Stard?

1990 • Alan B'Stard

Kevin Turvey Investigates

Kevin Turvey Investigates

1989 • Kevin Turvey

Employees From Hell

Employees From Hell

1989

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

1988 • Dreamy Time Escort

More Bad News

1988 • Colin Grigson

The Strike

1988 • Speaker/Hunchback

Jake's Journey

1988 • Troll

Eat the Rich

1987 • Micky

Filthy Rich & Catflap

Filthy Rich & Catflap

1987 • Richard Rich

Whoops Apocalypse

Whoops Apocalypse

1986 • S.A.S Commander

Private Enterprise

Private Enterprise

1986 • Ali Kitson

Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)

Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)

1986 • Richard

Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger

Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger

1986 • Richard Dangerous

Happy Families

1985 • Nazi Pastor

The Best of Cannon & Ball

The Best of Cannon & Ball

1985 • Self

Gino: Full Story and Pics

Gino: Full Story and Pics

1984 • Tim

A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques

1984 • Carlos

Dirty Movie

1984 • Toadstool

Summer School

1983 • Tark

Bad News

1983 • Colin Grigson

The Beat Generation

The Beat Generation

1983 • Jeremy

War

1983 • Various Roles

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

1982 • Chris

Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door

Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door

1982 • Kevin Turvey

The Orchard End Murder

The Orchard End Murder

1981 • Policeman

Couples and Robbers

Couples and Robbers

1981 • Morris David Boyd

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981 • Second Chess Player

Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

1981 • 'Rest Home' Ricky

Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle

1981 • Sailor #2

The Rocky Horror Treatment

1981 • (archive footage)

The Comic Strip

The Comic Strip

1981