Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall (b. 7 March 1958 - d. 9 June 2014) was an English comedian, writer, and actor.

Rik was best known for his comedic roles as Rick from the television show The Young Ones, Richie from the television show Bottom and film Guest House Paradiso, Lord Flashheart from the television show Blackadder, and as Drop Dead Fred in the film of the same name.

Selected Filmography

 * 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. Toad
 * Guest House Paradiso (1999) - Richie Twat
 * Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999) - Robin Hood
 * Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) - King Herod
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - Peeves the Poltergeist (Cut)
 * Valiant (2005) - Cuffingk