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.

Rik Mayall

Acting Born March 7, 1958 – Died June 9, 2014 Harlow, Essex, England

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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Midsomer Murders

David Roper

Wogan

Self

Agatha Christie's Marple

Alec Nicholson

The Paul O'Grady Show

Blackadder

Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart

Blackadder

Mad Gerald

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Jeremy

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Tark

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Colin Grigson

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Slug/General Erwin/Hovis

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Speaker/Hunchback

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Toadstool