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

An American Werewolf in London

as Second Chess Player

Valiant

as Cufflingk (voice)

Blackadder

as Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart

Blackadder

as Mad Gerald

Drop Dead Fred

as Drop Dead Fred

Midsomer Murders

as David Roper

Eye of the Needle

as Sailor #2

Blackadder: Back & Forth

as Robin Hood

Guest House Paradiso

as Richie

The Young Ones

as Rick