Ricky Gervais

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Credits: Far Out / Netflix
Full Name
Ricky Dene Gervais
Born
June 25th, 1961
Height
5ft 8in
Hometown
Reading, Berkshire, England
Net Worth
Estimated $160 million
Partner
Jane Fallon
Family
Ricky Gervais was born in Reading, Berkshire, to Lawrence Raymond Gervais, a Franco-Ontarian labourer, and Eva Sophia Gervais. He is the youngest of four siblings. Since 1982, he has been in a long-term relationship with author and television producer Jane Fallon.
Top Movies
'Ghost Town', 'The Invention of Lying', 'Night at the Museum', 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian', 'Muppets Most Wanted'
Top Shows
'The Office', 'Extras', 'After Life', 'Derek', 'An Idiot Abroad'
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Comedy Series', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy', Bafta Award for 'Best Comedy Performance'
Fun Facts
Ricky Gervais first pursued a music career in the 1980s as part of the new wave duo Seona Dancing before finding success in comedy. ### 'The Office' has been adapted in more than a dozen countries, including the hugely successful American version starring Steve Carell. ### Gervais has hosted the Golden Globe Awards five times, becoming renowned for his fearless and controversial opening monologues.
Related Actors
Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Steve Carell, Martin Freeman, Christopher Guest

Ricky Gervais is an English comedian, actor, writer, director and producer whose sharp wit and pioneering approach to television comedy have made him one of the most influential figures in modern entertainment.

He first gained international recognition as the co-creator and star of the groundbreaking sitcom ‘The Office’, before creating acclaimed series including ‘Extras’, ‘Derek’ and ‘After Life’. Alongside his television work, Gervais has starred in films such as ‘Ghost Town’, ‘The Invention of Lying’, ‘Night at the Museum’ and ‘Muppets Most Wanted’, while his stand-up specials and multiple appearances as host of the Golden Globe Awards have cemented his reputation for provocative, uncompromising comedy.

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Ricky Gervais is an English comedian, actor, writer and director best known for creating and starring in 'The Office', 'Extras', 'Derek' and 'After Life'.
'The Office' is Ricky Gervais' most famous creation, revolutionising the sitcom format and inspiring successful adaptations around the world, including the American version.
Ricky Gervais helped redefine modern television comedy through the mockumentary format of 'The Office', his character-driven writing and his willingness to blend humour with emotional storytelling in series such as 'Extras' and 'After Life'.
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