Rik Mayall

Known for Acting

Born

March 7, 1958

Died

June 9, 2014 (56 years old)

Place of Birth

Harlow, Essex, England

Biography

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.