Rik Mayall

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Biography

Rik was born in 1958 in Harlow, Essex. His parents, Gillian and John taught drama professionally, and Rik appeared in their plays as a…more

Born

3/7/1958, Harlow, Essex, UK

Birth Name

Richard Michael Mayall

Gender

Male

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    • His show The New Statesman has won the International Emmy (1989), the BAFTA Best Comedy Series (1990) and the Special Craft Gold Medal for Best Performer and Narrator at the International Film and Television Festival (1991).
    • In 2008, Rik provided the narration for children's stage show The Big Ugly Monster, at The Playhouse in Weston.
    • Rik received Honorary Degrees from the following institutions: University of Worcester, MA for his major contribution to society (2007). Exeter University, in honour of his contribution to comedy (2008).
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    • Rik: One of my hobbies is people-watching. I love to sit outside a cafe watching people go by. I use things that I see in different characters that I play.
    • Rik: Making people laugh is still a thrill for me. It's got to be the best job in the world - after Kylie Minogue's thong adjuster.
    • Rik: I've always been a populist. I do stuff that makes me laugh. You have to surrender to it, and if you do you'll have a good time. Most comedians do it because they need to laugh as well, for whatever reason.
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