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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

Credits

Actor
Director
Music

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)

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

Upcoming Appearances

In The Office

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