Personal Info
Birth date
1961-06-25 (63 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Whitley, Berkshire, Reading, England, UK
Also known as
ริกกี้ เจอร์เวส
Ricky Dene Gervais
ریکی جرویس
Ricky Gervais
Biography
Ricky Dene Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, director, producer, musician and writer. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator Stephen Merchant. In addition to writing and directing the shows, Gervais also played the lead roles of David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras. Gervais has also starred in a number of Hollywood films, assuming leading roles in Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying. He has performed on four sell-out stand-up comedy tours, written the best-selling Flanimals book series and starred with Merchant and Karl Pilkington in the most downloaded podcast in the world as of March 2009, The Ricky Gervais Show. He has won a multitude of awards and honours, including seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and the 2006 Rose d'Or, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. In 2007 he was voted the 11th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and again in the updated 2010 list as the 3rd greatest stand-up comic. In 2010 he was named on the TIME 100 list of the world's most influential people. Gervais hosted both the 2010 and 2011 Golden Globe Awards.
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.853
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.343
Overview:
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watchThe Daily Show
6.354
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.3
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.792
Overview:
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.Family Guy
7.4
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.The Simpsons
8
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.The View
4.5
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.5
Overview:
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.The Graham Norton Show
7.2
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.2
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.The Office
8.58
Overview:
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.024
Overview:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.The Last Leg
5.6
Overview:
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.Saturday Night Live
7
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.Golden Globe Awards
7
Overview:
An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.The One Show
4.538
Overview:
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.BoJack Horseman
8.545
Overview:
Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not quite gold...but something like gold. Copper?Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
6
Overview:
A gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.Alan Carr: Chatty Man
4.9
Overview:
Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music.Hot Ones
7.4
Overview:
The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
5.7
Overview:
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
7.195
Overview:
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
8
Overview:
The Mystery Inc. gang solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable celebrities.Michael McIntyre's Big Show
7.4
Overview:
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.An Idiot Abroad
7.7
Overview:
An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington. The ongoing theme of both the television series and the books is that Pilkington has no interest in global travel, so Merchant and Gervais make him travel while they stay in the United Kingdom and monitor his progress.Room 101
6.3
Overview:
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
5
Overview:
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List is an American reality television series on Bravo. The series debuted on August 3, 2005. The series follows the struggle of self-proclaimed "D-list" celebrity Kathy Griffin to climb the Hollywood ladder. This often includes scheming for publicity with staffers Jessica, Tiffany, and Tom. Her relationships with her parents and her now ex-husband have also been heavily featured.Acting
TBARicky Gervais: Mortality as Self
TBAManila, Manila/America is in The Heart as Ricky Gervais (Voice)
TBAThe Wind in the Willows as Mole
2025Dog Man as Flippy (voice)
2024Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy (1 Episode) as Self (archive footage)
2023Ricky Gervais: Armageddon as Self
2023German Genius (2 Episodes) as Ricky Gervais
2022Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM as Self
2022Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank as Ika Chu (voice)
2022George Michael: Freedom Uncut as Self
2022Ricky Gervais: SuperNature as Self
2021Classic Albums: Suede - Coming Up as Self
2021Save Ralph as Interviewer (voice)
2020The Willoughbys as The Cat (voice)
2020Talking Sopranos (1 Episode) as Self
2019The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate? as Self (Archival Footage)
2019Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (1 Episode) as Ricky Gervais (voice)
2019After Life (18 Episodes) as Tony
2018Suede: The Insatiable Ones as Himself
2018The Alec Baldwin Show (1 Episode) as Self
2018Ricky Gervais: Humanity as Himself
2018Child Support (16 Episodes) as Himself
2017George Michael: Freedom as Self
2017Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame as Self (uncredited)
2016David Brent: Life on the Road as David Brent
2016Special Correspondents as Albert Finch
2016The Last Laugh as Self
2016Michael McIntyre's Big Show (1 Episode) as Self - Performer
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2 Episodes) as Self
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2 Episodes) as Self
2015The Little Prince as The Conceited Man (voice)
2015Derek Special as Derek
2015Hot Ones (1 Episode) as Self
2015Galavant (1 Episode) as Xanax
2014Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb as Dr. McPhee
2014BoJack Horseman (1 Episode) as Hedgehog at Orphanage (voice)
201450 Years of BBC Two Comedy as Self
2014Muppets Most Wanted as Dominic Badguy
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (5 Episodes) as Self
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (7 Episodes) as Self
2013The Unbelievers as Self
2013David Blaine: Real or Magic as Self
2013Learn Guitar with David Brent (9 Episodes) as David Brent
2013The Office Retrospective as Self
2013The Return of Brent as David Brent
2013Escape from Planet Earth as Mr Bing (voice)
2013Derek (12 Episodes) as Derek
2013The Last Leg (1 Episode) as Self
2012Learn English with Ricky Gervais as Self
2012Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (3 Episodes) as Self
2011Life's Too Short (7 Episodes) as Ricky Gervais
2011Spy Kids: All the Time in the World as Voice of Argonaut
2011David Haye versus (1 Episode) as Self
2011Talking Funny as Self
2010Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 as Self
2010Meet Karl Pilkington II as Himself
2010When Karl Met Warwick as Self
2010Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science as Himself
2010Conan (3 Episodes) as Self
2010An Idiot Abroad (19 Episodes) as Self
2010Louie (2 Episodes) as Dr. Ben
2010The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem as Self - Narrator
2010Cemetery Junction as Len Taylor
2010The Marriage Ref (2 Episodes) as Self - Panelist
2010The Ricky Gervais Show (39 Episodes) as Himself
2010This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying as Self
2009Prequel: The Dawn of Lying as Mark Bellison
2009SpongeBob's Truth or Square as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2009The Invention of Lying as Mark Bellison
2009Live from Studio Five (3 Episodes) as Self
2009Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants as Self
2009Alan Carr: Chatty Man (1 Episode) as Self
2009Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as Dr. McPhee
2009Horne & Corden (1 Episode) as Unknown
2008Ricky Gervais: Out of England as Himself
2008How to Lose Friends & Alienate People as Self (uncredited)
2008Ghost Town as Dr. Bertram Pincus
2007Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame as Himself
2007Living with Ricky Gervais 2 as Self
2007Stardust as Ferdy the Fence
2007Concert for Diana as David Brent
2007Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening as Self
2007The Art of Breaking Character as Self
2007Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool as Unknown
2007The Graham Norton Show (14, 1 Episode) as Self - Guest, Self
2006Night at the Museum as Dr. McPhee
2006For Your Consideration as Martin Gibb
2006The One Show (5 Episodes) as Self - Guest
2006Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David as Himself
2005Taping Nigel as Self
2005Finding Leo as Self
2005Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion, Vol. 1 as Audio Sample (Self)
2005Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy as Self
2005Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (1 Episode) as Self
2005Extras (12 Episodes) as Andy Millman
2005Valiant as Bugsy (voice)
2005The Office (2 Episodes) as David Brent
2005The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2 Episodes) as Self
2004Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics as Himself
2004Living with Ricky Gervais as Self
2004Meet Karl Pilkington as Self
2003Golden Years (1 Episode) as Clive Meadows
2003Ricky Gervais Live: Animals as Himself
2002Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive as Self
2002Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe as Penguin (voice)
2002How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais as Himself
2002Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Guest Announcer
2001Dog Eat Dog as Bouncer
2001Alias (1 Episode) as Daniel Ryan
2001The Office (12 Episodes) as David Brent
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 Episode) as Ricky Gervais
2000Meet Ricky Gervais (6 Episodes) as Unknown
2000Vic Reeves Examines (1 Episode) as Unknown
1999Spaced (1 Episode) as Dave
1999SpongeBob SquarePants (1 Episode) as Narrator
1999Family Guy (1 Episode) as Billy Finn (voice)
1998The 11 O'Clock Show (35 Episodes) as Self
1998Parkinson (1 Episode) as Self
1998Seedy Boss as David Brent
1997The View (2, 2 Episode) as Self - Guest, Self
1996The Daily Show (10 Episodes) as Self
1994Room 101 (1 Episode) as Self
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2 Episodes) as Self - Guest
1993GMTV (3 Episodes) as Self
1989The Simpsons (1, 1 Episode) as Charles Heathbar (voice), Ricky Gervais (voice)
1988This Morning (3 Episodes) as Self
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark (2, 4 Episode) as Self, Self - Guest
1975Saturday Night Live (1 Episode) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1944Golden Globe Awards (5 Episodes) as Self - Host
Creator
TBAHaMisrad ... Creator
2023German Genius ... Creator
2019After Life ... Creator
2013Learn Guitar with David Brent ... Creator
2013Derek ... Creator
2011Life's Too Short ... Creator
2010An Idiot Abroad ... Creator
2010The Ricky Gervais Show ... Creator
2006La Job ... Creator
2006Le Bureau ... Creator
2006Ricky Gervais Meets... ... Creator
2005Extras ... Creator
2001The Office ... Creator
Writing
TBALa oficina (1 Episode) ... Original Series Creator
TBAThe Paper (1 Episode) ... Original Series Creator
TBARicky Gervais: Mortality ... Writer
2024The Office (8 Episodes) ... Original Series Creator
2023Ricky Gervais: Armageddon ... Writer
2022The Office (SA) (20 Episodes) ... Original Series Creator
2022Ricky Gervais: SuperNature ... Writer
2021The Office PL (48 Episodes) ... Original Series Creator
2019The Office (28 Episodes) ... Original Series Creator
2019After Life (12 Episodes) ... Writer
2018Ricky Gervais: Humanity ... Writer
2017The Office (26 Episodes) ... Original Series Creator
2016David Brent: Life on the Road ... Writer
2016Special Correspondents ... Writer
2015Derek Special ... Writer
2013The Return of Brent ... Writer, Characters
2013Derek (12 Episodes) ... Writer
2012The Office: Secret Santa Pack ... Writer
2011Life's Too Short (7 Episodes) ... Writer
2011Brad & Gary ... Book
2010Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 ... Writer
2010Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science ... Writer
2010The Office (30 Episodes) ... Original Series Creator
2010Cemetery Junction ... Writer
2009Prequel: The Dawn of Lying ... Screenplay
2009The Invention of Lying ... Writer
2008Ricky Gervais: Out of England ... Writer
2007Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame ... Writer
2006Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David ... Writer
2005Extras (12 Episodes) ... Writer
2005The Office (2, 186 Episode) ... Writer, Original Series Creator
2005Kelsey Grammer Presents The Sketch Show (1 Episode) ... Writer
2004Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics ... Writer
2003Golden Years (1 Episode) ... Writer
2003Ricky Gervais Live: Animals ... Writer
2001The Office (12 Episodes) ... Writer
1989The Simpsons (1 Episode) ... Writer
Production
TBAThe Paper (1 Episode) ... Executive Producer
20237 Minutes ... Executive Producer
2020The Willoughbys ... Executive Producer
2019After Life (18 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2018Ricky Gervais: Humanity ... Executive Producer
2018Child Support (1 Episode) ... Executive Producer
2016David Brent: Life on the Road ... Producer
2016Special Correspondents ... Producer
2011Life's Too Short (7 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2011Talking Funny ... Executive Producer
2010Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 ... Executive Producer
2010When Karl Met Warwick ... Producer
2010An Idiot Abroad (19 Episodes) ... Producer
2010Cemetery Junction ... Executive Producer
2010The Ricky Gervais Show (26 Episodes) ... Producer
2009The Invention of Lying ... Producer
2008Ricky Gervais: Out of England ... Executive Producer
2005Extras (12 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2005The Office (186 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2004Meet Karl Pilkington ... Producer
Directing
20237 Minutes ... Director
2019After Life (12 Episodes) ... Director
2016David Brent: Life on the Road ... Director
2016Special Correspondents ... Director
2015Derek Special ... Director
2013The Return of Brent ... Director
2013Derek (12 Episodes) ... Director
2012Learn English with Ricky Gervais ... Director
2011Life's Too Short (7 Episodes) ... Director
2010When Karl Met Warwick ... Director
2010Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science ... Director
2010Cemetery Junction ... Director
2009Prequel: The Dawn of Lying ... Director
2009The Invention of Lying ... Director
2007Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening ... Director
2005Finding Leo ... Director
2005Taping Nigel ... Director
2005Extras (12 Episodes) ... Director
2004Meet Karl Pilkington ... Director
2001The Office (12 Episodes) ... Director
Sound
2022Ricky Gervais: SuperNature ... Original Music Composer