Known For
Acting
Birthday
March 7, 1958
Place of Birth
Harlow, Essex, England
Rik Mayall
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.
Known For - Movies
An American Werewolf in London
as Second Chess Player
The Princess and the Goblin
as Prince Froglip (voice)
Eye of the Needle
as Sailor #2
The Thief and the Cobbler
as Brigand (uncredited)
Valiant
as Cufflingk (voice)
What's a Carry On?
as Sultan Abdul the Benevolent (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carry On Columbus
as The Sultan
Eldorado
as Chef Mario
Jesus Christ Superstar
as King Herod
Blackadder: Back & Forth
as Robin Hood
Known For - TV Shows
Midsomer Murders
as David Roper
Wogan
as Self
Agatha Christie's Marple
as Alec Nicholson
Blackadder
as Mad Gerald
Blackadder
as Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Slug/General Erwin/Hovis
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Jeremy
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Colin Grigson
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Tark
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Toadstool