Ricky Gervais

Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England
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

Extras
Andy Millman
Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale
Andy Millman
The Office (BBC)
David Brent
The Office Special
David Brent
Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education

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

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Career Milestones

2006
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
2006
Cast as a studio executive in Christopher Guest's "For Your Consideration"
2005 to 2007
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 and SAG nominations in 2008 for Best Actor
2004
Produced an American version of "The Office," with co-creator Greg Daniels
2003
Toured the UK with his stand-up show "Animals"

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Awards

2008
Golden Globe Award: Best Musical Or Comedy TV Series
2007
Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
2007
Writers Guild of America: Best Comedy Series
2006
Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series
2004
Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy)