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Ricky Gervais

  • Birthplace: Reading, England, GB
  • Birthday: June 25, 1961

An exceptionally dry wit with a keen understanding of the embarrassing side of human nature, Ricky Gervais was the co-creative force behind the television series "The Office" (BBC Two, 2001-03) and "Extras" (BBC Two/HBO, 2005-07), alongside his creative partner of over a decade, Stephen Merchant. In addition to co-writing and co-producing both shows, Gervais played the lead in both series - the self-deluded and thoroughly inappropriate office manager David Brent on "The Office," and the hapless wannabe actor Andy M…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Despite his controversial remarks targeting nominees and presenters during the previous year's Golden Globes, Gervais was invited back to host the 69th annual awards ceremony in 2012

  • 2011

    Returned for his controversial hosting of the 68th Golden Globe Awards

  • 2011

    With Merchant, wrote, directed, and appeared on the BBC series "Life's Too Short" starring Warwick Davis

  • 2010

    Hosted the 67th Golden Globe Awards

  • 2010

    Together with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, created the animated series "The Ricky Gervais Show" for HBO

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Awards

  • 2008

    Golden Globe Award: Best Television Comedy or Musical

  • 2007

    BAFTA Award: Best Comedy Performance

  • 2007

    Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

  • 2007

    Writers Guild of America Award: Best Comedy Series

  • 2006

    Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Comedy Series

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