Ricky Gervais

Co-directed and starred in the comedy, "The Invention of Lying"; also wrote and produced

Co-starred with Ben Stiller in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"

First starring role in a feature film, "Ghost Town"

Performed the comedy special "Out of England" on HBO; earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special

Received Emmy nominations for Acting, Directing and Writing for "Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale" (HBO)

Became the first guest star on "The Simpsons" (FOX) to also write the episode on which he guest-starred, "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife"

Cast as a studio executive in the Christopher Guest-directed "For Your Consideration"

Co-created "Extras," (BBC2) with Stephen Merchant, featuring Gervais as Andy Millman, an actor whose career is stuck in background extra parts (aired on HBO in the U.S.); earned Emmy nominations in 2007 for Best Directing for the episode "Orlando Bloom" and Best Writing for the episode "Daniel Radcliffe"; also received Golden Globe, SAG and Emmy nominations in 2008 for Best Actor

Produced an American version of "The Office," with co-creator Greg Daniels

Toured the UK with his stand-up show "Animals"

Co-created with Steve Merchant the BBC comedy hit "The Office"

With Stephen Merchant created "The Ricky Gervais Show," a weekly online audio program; aired on Xfm in weekly periods for months at a time throughout 2002, 2003, 2004, and mid-2005

Hosted “Meet Ricky Gervais”

Portrayed a bigoted news reporter on “The 11 O’Clock Show

Hired as the DJ for the London radio station XFM, where he met future writing partner Steve Merchant

Performed with a pop band called "Seona Dancing," the group released two singles

Will host the 67th Golden Globes (2010)