British comedian
Born: May 23, 1977
Richard Ayoade is a British actor, comedian, writer, director, and television presenter. He was born on May 23, 1977, in Hammersmith, London, England. Ayoade first gained recognition for his role as Maurice Moss in the British sitcom “The IT Crowd” (2006-2013), for which he received critical acclaim and won the BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2014.
Ayoade’s comedic talent extends beyond acting, as he has established himself as a successful writer and director. In 2010, he made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed coming-of-age film “Submarine,” which was based on the novel by Joe Dunthorne. The film garnered positive reviews and earned Ayoade nominations for various awards, including the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer.
Following the success of “Submarine,” Ayoade went on to direct the dark comedy film “The Double” (2013), based on the novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The film starred Jesse Eisenberg and received positive reviews for its stylish visuals and Ayoade’s directorial approach.
Apart from his work in film and television, Ayoade has been a frequent panelist and host on numerous British comedy panel shows, including “The Big Fat Quiz of the Year” and “Would I Lie to You?” He has also directed music videos for various artists, including Arctic Monkeys and Vampire Weekend.
Richard Ayoade’s unique blend of deadpan humor, wit, and distinctive style has made him a beloved figure in British comedy. His talent as both an actor and filmmaker continues to captivate audiences around the world.
Richard Ayoade’s 5 most popular quotes
- I think people have the capacity to be many different things and many seemingly contradictory behaviors.
- The most interesting part of filming is what the actors do. That’s the primary link between the story and the audience.
- I only ever privately tell people stuff for the scene. And I often ask what they feel is right. Normally, by the time that we’re filming, if it doesn’t work, it always the script.
- I think there’s nothing worse than telling actors what to do in front of everyone, because then on the next take, everyone’s waiting to see if you do that. Everyone watches. It’s just the worst thing.
- The most interesting part of filming is what the actors do. That’s the primary link between the story and the audience.
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