| Rick Spleen | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | "Rubbish" |
| Created by | Jack Dee and Pete Sinclair |
| Portrayed by | Jack Dee |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Spouse | Melanie "Mel" Davis |
| Children | Sam (daughter) |
Rick Spleen (born Richard Shaw) is a character in the BBC situation comedy Lead Balloon, played by comedian Jack Dee. Spleen is a world-weary comedian who is forced to make ends meet by hosting corporate events.