Richard Ayoade turned social awkwardness into an art form as Maurice Moss, the flammable-haired tech support genius of 'The IT Crowd' (2006-2013), a role that won him a BAFTA. Born in London in 1977 to a Nigerian father and Norwegian mother, the Cambridge Footlights alumnus proved equally gifted behind the camera, directing the coming-of-age gem 'Submarine' (2010) and the Dostoyevsky riff 'The Double' (2013). He voices Counselor Jerry in 'Soul' (2020) and Professor Marmalade in 'The Bad Guys' (2022), while hosting droll British panel and travel shows. Erudite absurdism is his brand. Read more