Richard Ayoade and children. [58], Ayoade's first book Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey was published by Faber and Faber in October 2014. He was originally selected to play the role of dangerous villain Dixon Bainbridge. Upset: Laurence Fox has revealed he was DUMPED by his half-Kuwaiti girlfriend Sara McKinnon over his controversial Question Time race rant in January - although they are since thought to have reconciled (pictured together on April 22), Controversial: Laurence was a guest panellist on Question Time when an audience member called him a 'white, privileged male' and he called her description of him 'racist'. Lydia is happily married to Richard Ayoade. Richard Ellef Ayoade (/aɪ.oʊˈɑːdi/; born 23 May 1977) is an English comedian, film director, screenwriter, television presenter, actor, and author best known for his role as the socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd (2006–2013), for which he won the 2014 BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance. Laurence also said in the Sunday Times interview that he h ad fallen out with his brother-in-law, half-Nigerian comedian Richard Ayoade, 42, who is married to his sister Lydia. The actor, 41, split from the dual-heritage photographer and fashion designer, 39, shortly after his TV appearance, but they are now thought to have reconciled and were pictured linking arms on April 22. [57] In the stop-motion animated fantasy film The Boxtrolls (2014), Ayoade voiced Mr. Pickles, a henchman to the film's antagonist Snatcher (voiced by Ben Kingsley). The film stars newcomers Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige with Sally Hawkins, Noah Taylor, and Paddy Considine. The Mail On Sunday revealed over the weekend that the recently reconciled couple are now staying at Laurence's home in London, where his children, Winston, 11, and Eugene, eight, from his marriage to Billie Piper, 37, also spend time. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Back in February, he said he would never date a woman under the age of 35 because they are 'too woke'. [47], From 2013 to 2014, Ayoade voiced Templeton, the class nerd, in the CBBC animated series Strange Hill High. [59] Ayoade voiced a villainous snowman in several episodes the 2015 reboot of the animated series Danger Mouse. Richard Ayoade in The Mandalorian. ", "Garth Marenghi's brief, hilarious reign of terror", "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)", "TIFF Movie Review: Richard Ayoade's Submarine", "Totally Mexico! He had entered into a debate about how Meghan Markle is portrayed in the media, sparking a race row about white male privilege while on Question Time. 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[11] He says that his parents would not approve of studies considered to be of the "Regency era",[12] adding that "a non-vocational degree seemed such an outlandish indulgence". [71] He also returned to music video directing in 2018, helming the science fiction-inspired video for The Breeders song "Spacewoman". The best GIFs are on GIPHY. The actor had called possible bias coverage towards the Duchess of Sussex 'boring' and accused an audience of racism for calling him a white privileged male. He said: 'Fellow humans who are #Sikhs. [18] Ayoade was also a writer on the sketch show Bruiser in 2000, which starred former Footlights president David Mitchell and Robert Webb, and featured Holness. [19] Ayoade was featured in a bit-part as a reporter in the HBO television film The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004). [23] Ayoade appeared in the satirical comedy series Time Trumpet in 2006, which is set in the year 2031 and saw Ayoade and other celebrities reminiscing about the year 2007 onwards. [32][35][36], In 2010, Ayoade made his debut directorial feature, Submarine, a coming-of-age comedy-drama adapted by Ayoade from the 2008 novel of the same name by Joe Dunthorne. [3][4] His father was an electrical engineer. Written in the perspective of clueless film fanatic Gordy LaSure, in its canon is an A-Z of films and what makes them good with footnotes by Ayoade. She was born to parents James Fox and Mary Elizabeth Piper. Doctor Who fans vote Richard Ayoade as favourite to replace Jodie Whittaker. Fall-out: Laurence admitted his brother-in-law, half-Nigerian comedian Richard Ayoade was 'furious' with his following his comments - he is married to his sister Lydia (pictured in 2012), One said: 'He has had a good feeling about her, it is delightful to see him happy after everything he has been through.'. DOCTOR WHO Fans Vote Richard Ayoade As The Next Doctor in a poll carried out. By David Gritten 10 March 2011 • 18:42 pm . When asked about his remarks by GMB hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid the next day about whether the inclusion of the character was historically out-of-place, he replied: 'I'm not a historian I don't know. [16] In 2004, Ayoade and Holness took the Marenghi character to Channel 4, creating the spoof horror comedy series Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. [52][53] He again lent his voice to an advertising campaign when he provided the voice-over for Apple's iPhone 6 UK campaign with Chris O'Dowd in 2014. his comments 'caused a lot of stress for his family'. The different guests were played each week by Holness. ACTRESS and producer Lydia Fox is the wife of TV Baftas 2020 host and actor Richard Ayoade. The outspoken actor made the comment about the critically-acclaimed film in a podcast on Saturday while being interviewed by James Delingpole. Born in Hammersmith, Ayoade served as the president of Footlights at St Catharine's College, Cambridge (1998–1999). [65][66] His second book, The Grip Of Film, was published in October 2017. Ayoade wrote, directed and appeared in the series, which saw Marenghi and Learner star in a 1980s television drama that was never broadcast. Richard Ayoade is presenting this year’s virtual BAFTA Awards 2020. [83] His favourite filmmakers include Malle, Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman, Orson Welles, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Melville and Paul Thomas Anderson. EXCLUSIVE: A fresh start! oʊ ˈ ɑː d i /; born 23 May 1977) is an English comedian, film director, screenwriter, television presenter, actor, and author best known for his role as the socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd (2006–2013), for which he won the 2014 BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance. [43] Ayoade provided his voice to the main cast of Channel 4's ill-received animated sitcom Full English, which aired for just five episodes in 2012 before being cancelled. [31] In the same year, he also directed the videos for The Last Shadow Puppets songs "Standing Next to Me" and "My Mistakes Were Made for You", the latter of which was inspired by Federico Fellini's Toby Dammit. [67] Beginning in late 2017, he has guest hosted a number of episodes of the panel show Have I Got News for You. [62][63] His style of presenting has been described as being "a more cerebral and intense version" of his IT Crowd character, Maurice Moss. Discover the real story, facts, and details of Richard Ayoade. [49] The series featured Ayoade presenting a variety of innovative products and gadgets. Richard Ayoade. It is not clear how long the brief romance lasted, but they have now split, and he is believed to have reconciled his relationship with McKinnon. ‘Vital, urgent, beacon, potential, eternal’: Richard Ayoade. Keith Phipps of The A.V. In a change to your average ceremony, all the awards will be accepted by their recipients virtually. The part was taken by fellow Darkplace actor and eventual IT Crowd co-star Matt Berry. Ayoade appeared in the comedy shows The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007) and Nathan Barley (2005), before gaining exposure and recognition for his role in The IT Crowd. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Laurence Fox has revealed his half-Kuwaiti girlfriend of five months, Sara McKinnon dumped him over his controversial race rant on Question Time in January. He and Matthew Holness debuted their respective characters Dean Learner and Garth Marenghi at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2000, bringing the characters to television with Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) and Man to Man with Dean Learner (2006). richard ayoade @RichardAyoade I feel that the makers of the film 'Click' would appreciate the meta gesture of my fast forwarding through it. [10] He and Footlights' vice-president, John Oliver, wrote and performed in several productions together, appearing in both Footlights' 1997 and 1998 touring shows: Emotional Baggage and Between a Rock and a Hard Place (directed by Cal McCrystal). Television comedy star Richard Ayoade talks to David Gritten about his debut as a film director. He also revealed he once dumped a partner because she liked a pro-#MeToo advert made by shaving firm Gillette, although he didn't reveal who that was. [33] He was featured in Paul King's 2009 film, Bunny and the Bull, playing the role of an extremely boring museum tour guide. 17.4k Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘richardayoade’ hashtag ', All over: In August 2018, Laurence and DJ Lilah Parsons, 32, called it quits following a 10-month romance, due to 'clashing work schedules' - pictured in July 2018. "Yeah, of course I have". He has often worked alongside … The pair had been spotted at several upmarket showbiz events together, including the GQ magazine fashion dinner in January. The Lewis star had posted on his Twitter account and apologised for the 'clumsy way' he expressed himself. Laurence was famously a guest panellist on Question Time when an audience member called him a 'white, privileged male' and he called her description of him 'racist'. He had claimed the inclusion of a turban-wearing soldier in Sam Mendes film 1917 was 'incongruous' - but in a follow up tweet said 'I stand by everything else I said'. Club felt the film's "brightest spots" came courtesy of Ayoade, while Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune felt Ayoade was "the reason it's not entirely lame". 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[60] In 2016, he directed a short music video for the Radiohead song "Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief" in June 2016, as part of a series of video vignettes to promote their album A Moon Shaped Pool. ', But in a follow up tweet soon after, he said: 'I stand by everything else I said and will continue to do so. [17] Along with Matt Berry, Ayoade directed, co-wrote and co-starred in AD/BC: A Rock Opera, which parodies life-of-Christ rock operas and aired on BBC Three in December 2004. Hello. [40] Ayoade was nominated for a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the 65th British Academy Film Awards. However, by the time the radio series transferred to television he was under contract by Channel 4 and was only able to act in the pilot before leaving The Boosh. She is now living with rock star Johnny Lloyd and they have a daughter Tallulah, together. Richard Ellef Ayoade (/ aɪ. Details about the kids have been kept away from the public, however, they are known to be huge fans of their parents’ work. Since Richard Ayoade’s family began in 2007, the couple has welcomed two children; Esme Bibi Ayoade and Ida Ayoade. Laurence has had a very chequered love life over the years. Full name : Richard Ayoade How old is Richard Ayoade: 43 years Male Birthday: June 12, 1977 Sun sign: Gemini Nationality: London, England How tall is Richard Ayoade: 6′ 2″ Richard Ayoade Spouse: Lydia Fox (m. 2007) [26] In 2009, Ayoade co-starred with Joel McHale in the pilot for an American remake, reprising his role with the same appearance and personality; no series was commissioned, and the pilot never aired. I'm just wondering what it was like growing up "triculturally", with your mother being Norwegian, your father Nigerian, and yourself being raised in Britain. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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