Ricky Dene Gervais (/ dʒərˈveɪz / jər-VAYZ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and musician. He co-created, co-wrote, and acted in the British television sitcoms The Office (2001–2003), Extras (2005–2007), and Life's Too Short (2011–2013) with Stephen Merchant.

Gervais has become one of the most popular and omnipresent comedy performers of the 21st century, hosting the Golden Globe awards, lending his talent to films, becoming a voice artist and appearing on numerous talk shows. He has become one …

Welcome to The Ricky Gervais Channel, it's run by my minions and means you all have a place to watch clips of my old shows and see the new videos I make just for YouTube.

Jan 24, 2025 · Ricky Gervais is an English comedian known for his acerbic barbs who found popular and critical success for his work on the BBC television series The Office. He also acted in numerous films, including Night at the Museum and its sequels.

Gervais has become one of the most popular and omnipresent comedy performers of the 21st century, hosting the Golden Globe awards, lending his talent to films, becoming a voice artist and appearing on numerous talk shows. He has become one …

HUMANITY will be Ricky's fifth UK stand-up tour, preceded by 'Science', 'Fame', 'Politics' and 'Animals'. In the US, Ricky has toured with 'Out of England' I & II - amalgamations from his first four UK tours and filmed for broadcast on HBO.

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Ricky Dene Gervais (born 25 June 1961) is an English actor, comedian, director and writer. Gervais was born and raised in Reading, Berkshire, England. He was half of 1970s New Wave duo Seona Dancing. He is known for television series including The 11 O'Clock Show, The Office, Meet Ricky Gervais, Extras, An Idiot Abroad, Life's Too Short and Derek.

Ricky Gervais is best known for his mockumentary called ‘The Office’. He not only co-wrote the script, but also directed and starred in it, playing the role of David Brent, the central character of the series, winning a number of awards for it.

Ricky Dene Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, director, producer, musician and writer. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator Stephen Merchant.