Ricky Gervais

Birthplace: Reading, England, United Kingdom
Birthday: June 25, 1961

An exceptionally dry wit with a keen understanding of the embarrassing side of human nature, Ricky Gervais was the creative force behind the television series “The Office” (BBC Two, 2001-03) and “Extras” (BBC Two/HBO, 2005- ). In addition to writing and producing both shows, Gervais played the lead in both series – the self-deluded and thoroughly inappropriate office manager David Brent in “The Office,” and the hapless wanna-be actor Andy Millman in “Extras” – which earned him numerous awards and praise from fellow writers a…more

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Actor

Ricky Gervais: Out of England
Himself
The Office (BBC)
David Brent
Extras
Andy Millman
Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale
Andy Millman
The Office Special
David Brent

Director

The Office (BBC)
Director
The Office Special
Director
Extras
Director
Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale
Director

Music

The Simpsons
Music ( Lady Blue )
The Simpsons
Music ("Lady Blue")
The Simpsons
Lyrics ("Lady Blue")
The Simpsons
Lyrics ( Lady Blue )
The Simpsons
Music ("End Credit Ramble")

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Career Milestones

2009
Co-directed and starred in the comedy, "The Invention of Lying"; also wrote and produced
2009
Co-starred with Ben Stiller in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
2008
First starring role in a feature film, "Ghost Town"
2008
Performed the comedy special "Out of England" on HBO; earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
2008
Received Emmy nominations for Acting, Directing and Writing for "Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale" (HBO)