Rik mayall edit richard michael rik mayall born 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english actor, writer and comedian. Mayall formed a close partnership with ade edmondson while they were students at manchester university, and became a pioneer of alternative comedy in the 1980s. The show toured theatres all around the country, but during its run in nottingham, rik mayall was forced to withdraw from. He was part of the alternative comedy boom in the early 1980s and had roles in the television series the young ones 19821984 and bottom 19911995, which he wrote together with his collaborative partner rik mayall. In may, mayall became the eponymous bombardier in a tv advertising campaign for bombardier bitter in the uk. Find rik mayall movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Youtube fanpage for the comedy legend that is rik mayall. Richard michael rik mayall 7th march 1958 9th june 2014 was an english. He is known for his comedy partnership with adrian edmondson, his over the top, energetic portrayal of characters, and for being one of the pioneering members of the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s. Comedian and actor rik mayall energetically narrates a series of stories adapted from the tales written by the brothers grimm. The comedian and actor rik mayall is seriously ill in hospital after suffering head injuries in a quadbike accident. Performed at the reading festival in england with his spoof rock band bad news in 1987. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Rik mayall comic strip presents wiki fandom powered by wikia.
October 11, 1948 is an american screenwriter, film producer, playwright, and best selling novelist. The bench is situated at the junction of queen caroline street and hammersmith bridge road. Frequently performed alongside rik mayall nickname. In november 2014, a memorial bench for rik mayall was unveiled in hammersmith, london. Rik mayall born on march 7, 1958 in harlow, essex is an english comedian and actor. Reviews, interviews and features from the international film magazine. Rik mayall died this morning monday june 9th 2014 at his home in london aged 56. Rik mayall friday, 7th march 1958 monday, 9th june 2014 harlow england. Patrick bergin was born on february 4, 1951 in dublin, ireland as patrick connolly bergin. Richard michael rik mayall born 7 march 1958 is an english comedian, writer and actor. April 28 bonnie raitt marries actor michael okeefe in new york july 3 terminator 2. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was a british comedian and actor and writer of comedy.
Feb 22, 2011 another extra from the r1 young ones boxset. He is best known for writing the 1991 cult comedy drop dead fred, starring rik mayall and phoebe cates, and writing the national best selling novel, no dawn for men. The character is shown being elected under the alternative vote system, then using his newly gained position of power to renege on his campaign promises. Fan channel dedicated to the one and only rik mayall and sometimes ade edmondson, featuring interviews, tv appearances, clips, tv trailers, outtakes plus mor. He also starred in the movies drop dead fred 1991 and guest house paradiso 1999. Selfproclaimed panglobal phenomenon and sex god, richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was a british comedian, writer and actor who made a killing out of portraying complete and utter bastards. There was also a release on video and audio cassette, with the slightly different title grimm tales.
See full filmography factsheet his parents were both drama teachers. In 2006, rik mayall revived the character alan bstard to go on tour with the play the new statesman, after it had a run in londons west end. Rik mayall, richard michael mayall, british actor and comedian born march 7, 1958, near harlow, essex, eng. Poebe cates, rik mayall, marsha mason, tim matheson en carrie fisher.
The stars family have been at his bedside mr mayall, the star of tv series such as bottom and the new statesman, was flown unconscious to derriford hospital, plymouth, by police helicopter after the crash in south devon on. Rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was. If you love movies and you want to join a community that embraces varied opinions and thoughts, join film. Bottom is without a doubt a funny, witty, violence and often surreal comedy with plenty of gags laughs and bonecrunching effects. Grim tales is a british childrens television program based on fairy tales by the brothers grimm, featuring rik mayall as the storyteller dressed in his pyjamas and dressing gown. A young woman finds her already unstable life rocked by the presence of a rambunctious imaginary friend from childhood. Nominated for best tv comedy actor at the british comedy awards in 1993 for his role in bottom and rik mayall presents. He is well known for his comedy partnership with adrian edmondson and was one of the pioneering members of the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s. He performs the poetry gag different venue and portrays an early rendition of the rick character, naturally. In 1991, edmondson and mayall costarred in the west end production of becketts waiting for godot at the queens theatre, with mayall playing. He starred in many sitcoms, including the young ones, blackadder, filthy rich and catflap, the new statesman and bottom.
Rik mayall simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Actors and comedians paying tribute to the star of alternative comedies who died aged 56. The twentytwo episodes were broadcast on itv from 1989 to 1991. He waknown for his comedy partnership with adrian edmondson, his overthetop, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s.
Admin announcement any comments made by rik mayall the legend are the opinions of the administrat. Rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was born in a village called matching tye, just outside harlow in. Rik mayall brak internationaal door met deze film, hiervoor genoot hij in groot brittanie en nederland faam door zijn cultachtige personages in tvkomedies. Lloyd has been a professional actor, writer and director for 40 years.
A young woman finds her already unstable life rocked by the presence. Nominated for best tv comedy actor at the british comedy awards in 1993 for his role in bottom and rik mayall. Rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was born in a village. Mayall grew up with two drama teachers for parents, and subsequently starred in some of their productions when he was a child. It takes a look at the film and features a few short interviews and some behind the scenes. Richard michael mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, actor and. He is known for his comedy partnership with ade edmondson, his overthetop, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s.
Rik mayall drop dead fred, film 91 with barry norman youtube. In his personal life, rik mayall did not support the alternative vote. Rik mayall biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. In 1991, edmondson and mayall costarred in the west end production of becketts waiting for godot at the queens theatre, with mayall playing vladimir, edmondson as estragon and christopher ryan as lucky. It was basically a live sitcom, liberally sprinkled with slapstick humour, and the pair did 5 long tours between 1993 and 2003. London ap rik mayall, one of a generation of performers that injected postpunk energy into british comedy, has died. Rik mayall birth chart horoscope, date of birth, astro, astrology, biography, wikipedia, birthday, pisces horoscope of celebrity, filmography, movies imdb. Rik mayall 19582014 rik mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the uk, was born in a village. Jun 09, 2014 london ap rik mayall, one of a generation of performers that injected postpunk energy into british comedy, has died. Rik mayall drop dead fred, film 91 with barry norman. Bottom foi encomendada pela bbc e tres series foram mostradas entre 19911995.
The show toured theatres all around the country, but during its run in nottingham, rik mayall was forced to withdraw from the show with flu and chronic fatigue. Adrian charles edmondson born 24 january 1957 is an english comedian, actor, musician and television presenter. Mar 03, 2020 rik mayall, richard michael mayall, british actor and comedian born march 7, 1958, near harlow, essex, eng. The british actor and comedian rik mayall has died at the age of 56. Rik mayall birth chart horoscope, date of birth, astro. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. An american werewolf in london 1981 2nd chess player shock treatment 1981 rest home ricky whoops apocalypse 1986 specialist catering commander drop dead fred 1991 drop dead fred the princess and the goblin 1991 prince froglip the willows in the winter 1996 mr. Richard michael rik mayall born 7 march 1958 is an english actor, writer and comedian. Title role, rik mayall presents micky love also known as mickylove, granada television, 1993 lewis fox, rik mayall presents the big one also known as the big one, 1995 raymond, rik mayall presents dirty old town also known as dirty old town, 1995. Rik mayall celebrity profile check out the latest rik mayall photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Drop dead fred 1991 pg 1h 43min comedy, drama, fantasy 24 may 1991.
Met future comedy partner ade edmondson at college. Mayalls management firm brunskill management said the comedian. The comedian and actor was known and widely loved for his anarchic, highoctane style which spilled over into his real, largerthanlife persona. He is an actor, known for sleeping with the enemy 1991, patriot games 1992 and love crimes 1992. Richard michael rik mayall 7 march 1958 9 june 2014 was an english comedian, actor and writer.