This article is from the Rik Mayall FAQ, by Andrew Wong brit-com@pobox.com with numerous contributions by others.
He is one of the best British comedic actors in the U.K., known especially
for his brand of physical, violent yet comedic portrayals. He said himself
once that he preferred to play characters that the audience hated.
He's best known for his roles in The Young Ones, Bottom, The New Statesman
and Rik Mayall Presents...
 
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