Happy birthday! Richard Ayoade turns 49 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 49 on Friday, Jun. 12, 2026.

Richard Ayoade is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-author-director Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ayoade, a cultural icon

Born Richard Ellef Ayoade in London on June 12, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Ayoade's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Ayoade as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

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