From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall (born 7 March 1958) 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rik Mayall, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. ​