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Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

Acting·1958–2014·100 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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As Actor

An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London (1981)Second Chess Player
Valiant
Valiant (2005)Cufflingk (voice)
Drop Dead Fred
Drop Dead Fred (1991)Drop Dead Fred
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle (1981)Sailor #2
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999)Robin Hood
Guest House Paradiso
Guest House Paradiso (1999)Richie Twat
The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler (1993)Brigand (uncredited)
Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment (1981)'Rest Home' Ricky
Errors of the Human Body
Errors of the Human Body (2012)Samuel Mead
Merlin: The Return
Merlin: The Return (2000)Merlin
The Princess and the Goblin
The Princess and the Goblin (1991)Prince Froglip (voice)
Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus (1992)The Sultan
Chilly Dogs
Chilly Dogs (2001)Carter
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows (1995)Toad
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004)Baxter
Eat the Rich
Eat the Rich (1987)Micky
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)King Herod
Bottom Live: The Stage Show
Bottom Live: The Stage Show (1993)Richie
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour
Bottom Live 2: The Big Number 2 Tour (1995)Richie
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island (1997)Richie Richard
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour (2003)Richard Richard
The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen (1995)Robber King
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity (2001)Richie
Snow White: The Sequel
Snow White: The Sequel (2007)The Seven Dwarves (voice)
Eldorado
Eldorado (2012)Chef Mario
Blackadder Rides Again
Blackadder Rides Again (2008)Self
Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse (1986)S.A.S Commander
The Escape
The Escape (2015)Eddie
The Willows in Winter
The Willows in Winter (1996)Toad
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen
Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen (1993)Neil
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014)Self
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger (1986)Richard Dangerous
The Orchard End Murder
The Orchard End Murder (1981)Policeman
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis (1997)Marty Starr
ABBA - The Last Video
ABBA - The Last Video (2004)Record Producer
Couples and Robbers
Couples and Robbers (1981)Morris David Boyd
Oh Marbella!
Oh Marbella! (2003)Greg Dubois
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love (1993)Micky Love
One by One
One by One (2015)Ernest
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter
Rik Mayall Presents: Briefest Encounter (1993)Greg
Bad News
Bad News (1983)Colin Grigson
Little Noises
Little Noises (1992)Mathias Liechstenstein
What's a Carry On?
What's a Carry On? (1998)Sultan Abdul the Benevolent (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Legend of Harrow Woods
The Legend of Harrow Woods (2008)Winston Junior
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988)Dreamy Time Escort
Just for the Record
Just for the Record (2010)Andy Wiseman
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door (1982)Kevin Turvey
The Hunt for Tony Blair
The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011)Professor Predictor
More Bad News
More Bad News (1988)Colin Grigson
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live
Big Bottom Live - The Best of Bottom Live (1999)
The Strike
The Strike (1988)Speaker/Hunchback
The Itch of the Golden Nit
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)President Pinky (voice)
Chaos and Cadavers
Chaos and Cadavers (2003)Lennox Crowley
Kevin Turvey Investigates
Kevin Turvey Investigates (1989)Kevin Turvey
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008)Lord Flashheart/Self
Bottom: Exposed
Bottom: Exposed (2024)Himself (Archive footage)
Jake's Journey
Jake's Journey (1988)Troll
Remember Me?
Remember Me? (1997)Ian
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018)(Archive Footage)
Sex Actually
Sex Actually (2005)Bilbo
Out Of My Head
Out Of My Head (1995)Ricky / The Doctor / Tobi
All About George
All About George (2005)George Kinsey
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016)Self
Red Nose of Courage
Red Nose of Courage (1992)James Huntington
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques (1984)Carlos
30 Years of Comic Strip
30 Years of Comic Strip (2012)
The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip (1981)
Bottom Mindless Violence
Bottom Mindless Violence (2004)Rick / Richie Rich / Richard Dangerous / Dreamy Time Escort / Richie Richard / Richard Twat (archive footage)
War
War (1983)Various Roles
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune
Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune (1995)Toby
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One (1995)Lewis Fox
The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso'
The Making of 'Guest House Paradiso' (1999)Self
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town
Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town (1995)Raymond
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)Richard Rich
GLC: The Carnage Continues
GLC: The Carnage Continues (1990)Lord Mayor of London
Happy Families
Happy Families (1985)Nazi Pastor
Gino: Full Story and Pics
Gino: Full Story and Pics (1984)Tim
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders)
Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders) (1986)Richard
Summer School
Summer School (1983)Tark
Completely Bad News
Completely Bad News (2019)Colin Grigson
Four Men in a Car
Four Men in a Car (1998)Alan
The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost (1997)Reverend Dampier
Dirty Movie
Dirty Movie (1984)Toadstool
The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation (1983)Jeremy
Employees From Hell
Employees From Hell (1989)
Five Go to Rehab
Five Go to Rehab (2012)Mr. McVitty
Sindy The Fairy Princess
Sindy The Fairy Princess (2006)
Private Enterprise
Private Enterprise (1986)Ali Kitson
Who Shot Alan B'Stard?
Who Shot Alan B'Stard? (1990)Alan B'Stard
The Making of 'The Young Ones'
The Making of 'The Young Ones' (2007)Self (Archived Footage)
Bottom Fluff
Bottom Fluff (1996)
The Best of Cannon & Ball
The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985)Self
Northern Lights
Northern Lights (1982)Chris
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special (1992)Richard Richard
Four Men in a Plane
Four Men in a Plane (2000)Alan Sellars
Believe Nothing
Believe Nothing (2002)Adonis Cnut
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)
The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision
The Dangerous Brothers - Dangervision (2008)Richard Dangerous
Me & My Goldfish
Me & My Goldfish (2008)Narrator (voice)
Jellikins: Christmas Special
Jellikins: Christmas Special (2000)Narrator (voice)

As Writer

Guest House Paradiso
Guest House Paradiso (1999)
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity (2001)
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988)
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door
Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door (1982)
Kevin Turvey Investigates
Kevin Turvey Investigates (1989)
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques (1984)
The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip (1981)
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
Dirty Movie
Dirty Movie (1984)
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special
Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special (1992)
Me & My Goldfish
Me & My Goldfish (2008)