Line #1 Creator/RichardAyoade


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3	Richard Ellef Ayoade (/aɪ. oʊˈɑːdi/, born 23 May 1977) is a British comic actor, director, and writer. He is probably best known for playing the socially awkward, deeply nerdy character of Moss in ''Series/TheITCrowd'', and he often projects a similar persona in other roles when appearing on celebrity quiz shows or presenting factual programs. [[HiddenDepths This is somewhat deceptive.]] Ayoade may be somewhat [[JustForFun/OneOfUs awkward and nerdy in real life]], but he’s also highly accomplished; aside from having a law degree from [[{{UsefulNotes/Oxbridge}} Cambridge University]], he’s written and directed feature films and [[http://www.listal.com/list/videos-directed-richard-ayoade music videos,]] and is generally highly versatile as well as smart.
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5	!! Examples of Richard Ayoade's Work
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7	!!! Live TV Roles
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9	* ''Series/GarthMarenghisDarkplace''
10	* ''Series/TheITCrowd''
11	* ''Series/TheMandalorian''
12	* ''Series/ManToManWithDeanLearner''
13	* ''Series/TheMightyBoosh''
14	* ''Series/NathanBarley''
15	* ''Series/SnuffBox''
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17	!!! Panel Show Appearances
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19	* ''Series/BigFatQuizOfTheYear''
20	* ''Series/WasItSomethingISaid''
21	* ''Series/{{Hypothetical}}''
22	* ''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''
23	* ''The Fake News Show''
24	* ''Series/Room101''
25	* ''Series/HaveIGotNewsForYou''
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27	!!! Presenting
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29	* ''Series/TheCrystalMaze''
30	* ''Series/TravelMan''
31	* ''Series/GadgetMan''
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33	!!! Movie Acting
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35	* ''Film/TheWatch2012''
36	* ''Film/TheSouvenir''
37	* ''Film/TheElectricalLifeOfLouisWain''
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39	!!! Movie Directing/Writing
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41	* ''Film/TheDouble''
42	* ''Film/{{Submarine}}''
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44	!!! Animation Voice Work
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46	* ''WesternAnimation/AppleAndOnion''
47	* ''WesternAnimation/TheBadGuys2022''
48	* ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxtrolls''
49	* ''WesternAnimation/DangerMouse''
50	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Disenchantment}}''
51	* ''WesternAnimation/EarlyMan''
52	* ''Full English''
53	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Krapopolis}}''
54	* ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPandaTheDragonKnight''
55	* ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie2TheSecondPart''
56	* ''WesternAnimation/NeoYokio''
57	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Soul}}''
58	* ''WesternAnimation/StrangeHillHigh''
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60	!!! Literature
61	* ''Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey''
62	* ''Richard Ayoade Presents: The Grip of Film, by Gordie [=LaSure=]
63	* ''Ayoade on Top''
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65	!!Tropes associated with Ayoade or his characters
66	* BlackAndNerdy: He's not shy about admitting his nerdiness.
67	* DeadpanSnarker: One of his trademarks.
68	* TheHost: He has presented several shows.
69	* NerdyNasalness: Ayoade has quite a nasal voice and is nerdy, both of which are played up in ''Series/TheITCrowd''.
70	* OddCouple: Is often paired with someone with a contrasting persona, for example CloudCuckooLander Creator/NoelFielding ''(Series/BigFatQuizOfTheYear)'', or Creator/JimmyCarr (''Series/WasItSomethingISaid, Gadget Man)''. Can also be inverted, as he is sometimes paired up with equally dry-humored [[Creator/DavidMitchellActor David Mitchell]] ''(Series/BigFatQuizOfTheYear, Gadget Man)''.
71	* TheSmartGuy: Usually presented as the smart one.
72	* SociallyAwkwardHero: Both his persona and his most famous role in ''Series/TheITCrowd'' portray him as socially awkward.
73	* TakeThat: ''Ayoade on Top'' is a lengthy takedown of Film/ViewFromTheTop.

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