Rik Mayall

Date of Birth: 1958-03-07
Date of Death: 2014-06-09
Place of Birth: Harlow, Essex, England

Biography

Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall 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 pio... Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall 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.