Ricky Gervais

Ricky Dene Gervais is a well known British actor and comedian. He began his career in stand-up comedy in the 1990s to mixed reactions.

Gervais came to fame on The Office which he wrote, produced and starred in alongside Stephen Merchant, MacKenzie Crooks and Martin Freeman. His next show Extras was also a critical success.

More recently, Gervais has starred in films such as Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying and has hosted the Golden Globes three times. His third show Life's Too Short sees dwarf actor Warwick Davis playing himself.

Occupation:

Actor, Comedian

Nationality:

British

Born:

June 25, 1961 (51)

May 21, 14:39
Ricky Gervais's 'Derek' to make Netflix debut in September
May 20, 11:12
David Brent returns: Ricky Gervais releases first 'Learn Guitar' video
May 19, 17:30
'The Office' US 2005-2013: A retrospective of Dunder Mifflin's finest
May 14, 16:00
Karl Pilkington O'Clock: Watch classic 'Ricky Gervais Show' video clip
May 14, 02:11
Ricky Gervais is David Brent in 'Learn Guitar' teaser - watch now
May 13, 15:00
Karl Pilkington O'Clock: Watch classic 'Ricky Gervais Show' video clip
May 10, 11:27
Ricky Gervais on axing animated series: 'I have short attention span'
May 10, 08:37
Ricky Gervais to bring back David Brent in YouTube 'Learn Guitar' show
Apr 28, 17:16
Ricky Gervais 'turned down Office finale cameo'
Apr 24, 13:23
Christina Aguilera looks sleek at TIME's influential gala
Apr 18, 14:19
Ricky Gervais explains David Brent return: 'YouTube is the future'
Apr 16, 16:50
Ricky Gervais on Justin Bieber Anne Frank row: 'He's a prat, not evil'
Mar 28, 15:41
Val Kilmer in Ricky Gervais's 'Life's Too Short': Watch first clip
Mar 28, 13:59
Les Dennis: 'Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant rebooted my career'
Mar 28, 11:50
Warwick Davis on 'Idiot Abroad' future: I can't get Karl out the door
Mar 28, 11:31
'Life's Too Short' Warwick Davis: Ricky Gervais is a national treasure
Mar 27, 18:12
Sly Stallone wanted 'Life's Too Short' cameo, reveals Warwick Davis
Mar 25, 13:56
Easter TV: 10 Must-Watch Shows For The Weekend
Mar 23, 10:16
Ricky Gervais Red Nose Day behind-the-scenes video - watch
Mar 21, 19:12
Peter Serafinowicz, Dexter Fletcher cast in 'The Muppets… Again'
Mar 21, 16:56
Keith Chegwin recreates 'Naked Jungle' in 'Life's Too Short' special
Mar 21, 16:30
'Life's Too Short' final episode - new pictures
Mar 21, 12:39
Ricky Gervais teases new David Brent plans for YouTube
Mar 21, 10:42
Ricky Gervais's 'Life's Too Short' special: Watch first hilarious clip
Mar 18, 15:30
Ricky Gervais's David Brent comeback: Do you want to see more?
Mar 18, 14:20
Lawson dress as Jessie J for 'Price Tag' cover - video, pictures
Mar 15, 23:36
Ricky Gervais's David Brent in Comic Relief 'Equality Street' video
Mar 15, 16:36
Ricky Gervais to play 'The Office's David Brent again in YouTube project
Mar 15, 00:01
James Corden brings back 'Gavin & Stacey's Smithy for Red Nose Day
Mar 15, 00:01
Comic Relief: 10 classic Red Nose Day comedy sketches - watch
Mar 12, 15:41
David Brent sings 'Equality Street': Watch new Ricky Gervais clip
Mar 06, 13:46
Ricky Gervais's 'Derek' finale: Watch 'baby monkey' preview
Mar 04, 12:19
Ricky Gervais's 'Derek' gets second series on Channel 4
Feb 28, 11:24
Ricky Gervais's 'Derek' back above 1 million
Feb 28, 10:31
Ricky Gervais 'The Office' return as David Brent in new video: watch
Feb 28, 02:00
Ricky Gervais bringing back 'The Office's David Brent for Comic Relief
Feb 22, 12:45
Michael Fassbender 'hangs out' on 'Life's Too Short' set
Feb 20, 09:48
Ricky Gervais asks BBC to repeat Richard Briers sitcom, tribute planned
Feb 15, 12:12
Keith Chegwin: 'I googled Pamela Anderson's Dancing on Ice nip slip'
Feb 14, 16:37
ITV3 beats main ITV channel in 9pm slot for first time