Ricky Dene Gervais (/dʒərˈveɪz/ jər-VAYZ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He co-created, co-wrote, and acted in the British television sitcoms The Office (2001–2003), Extras (2005–2007), An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012), and Life's Too Short (2011–2013). He also created, wrote and starred in Derek (2012–2014) and After Life (2019–2022). He has won seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and the Rose d'Or twice (2006 and 2019). The Observer named Gervais one of the 50 funniest performers in British comedy in 2003. In 2007, he was placed at No. 11 on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups, and at No. 3 in their 2010 list. In 2010, he was included in the Time 100 list of World's Most Influential People. More about Ricky Gervais
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Gervais initially worked in the music industry. He attempted a career as a pop star in the 1980s as the singer of the new-wave act Seona Dancing, and managed the then-unknown band Suede before turning to comedy. He appeared on The 11 O'Clock Show on Channel 4 between 1998 and 2000, garnering a reputation as an outspoken and sharp-witted social provocateur. In 2000, he was given a Channel 4 spoof talk show, Meet Ricky Gervais. He achieved greater mainstream fame the following year with his BBC television mock documentary series The Office, followed by Extras in 2005. He co-wrote and co-directed both series with Stephen Merchant, and played the lead roles of David Brent (The Office) and Andy Millman (Extras). He also wrote the Flanimals book series.In total, we tracked 579 items since 01/09/2012. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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Ricky Gervais praises 'brilliant' Sir Terry Pratchett (03/12/15): Ricky Gervais has given his personal appreciation on best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, who has died. The TV celebrity quoted Sir Terry on his Twitter feed: "It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it."
Leonardo Dicaprio And Ricky Gervais Honoured For Animal Welfare Work (03/11/15): Leonardo Dicaprio And Ricky Gervais Have Been Honoured By Bosses At The Humane Society Of The United States (Hsus) For Their Animals Rights Activism.
Ricky Gervais and Leonardo DiCaprio receive humanitarian awards (03/11/15): Both stars were honoured with the Genesis Award for Social Media by The Humane Society of the United States
Ricky Gervais honoured for humanitarian work (03/11/15): Ricky Gervais and Leonardo DiCaprio were amongst those honoured for their humanitarian work by The Humane Society of the United States for their tireless support of animal rights campaigns and animal welfare.
Ricky Gervais remembers The Simpsons' co-creator Sam Simon following his death (03/10/15): Ricky Gervais has led tributes to the late Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon. Taking to Twitter, The Office star said: "RIP Sam Simon. Heroic humanitarian & genius co-creator of The Simpsons.
Ricky Gervais praises 'brilliant' Sir Terry Pratchett (03/2015): Ricky Gervais has given his personal appreciation on best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, who has died. The TV celebrity quoted Sir Terry on his Twitter feed: "It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it."
Ricky Gervais Calls On Xi Jinping To Ban China's Ivory Trade (02/2015): Funnyman Ricky Gervais , nature Tv broadcaster Sir David Attenborough , and actress Joanna Lumley have called on China's President Xi Jinping to ban the country's trade in ivory.
Celebrity Big Brother 2014: Ricky Gervais Slams Katie Hopkins: 'She's A Calculat (01/2015): Katie crossed a line last night, with viewers thinking she went too far
Ricky Gervais on new David Brent documentary: It's going to be tragic (12/2014): Gervais talks his plans for a new mockumentary starring his Office character.
Ricky Gervais and Mindy Kaling presenting at Emmy Awards (11/2014): Katherine Heigl, Lena Headey and Allison Williams added to presenter lineup.
Ricky Gervais on David Brent movie: 'He still thinks he can make it' (10/2014): The comedian is currently working on the script for Life on the Road .
'Hannibal' Star Mads Mikkelsen Reveals His Dream Role, In Ricky Gervais's Big Sc (09/2014): Mads Mikkelsen – yes, THAT Mads Mikkelsen… Bond villain, prize-winning actor, global star and one of the godfathers of the current vogue for all things Nordic – has got his eye on an altogether bigger prize, it
David Brent movie is almost a musical, says Ricky Gervais (08/2014): Ricky Gervais explained that the new David Brent movie - which is set to be released in 2016 - is ''almost a musical''.
Hollywood star Ricky Gervais has links to county - Fact (07/2014): A GENEALOGIST with a keen interest in celebrity family trees has traced the ancestors of one of the nation’s most famous comedy performers to an area of rural Dorset.
Basketball, dinner & Ricky Gervais (06/2014): Basketball and Ricky Gervais at Wimbledon
W Brett Wilson is friends with Ricky Gervais and likes to sit with Derby fans: m (05/2014): LAURIE WHITWELL: Derby County investor W Brett Wilson is a well-known figure in his homeland and he may be about to earn fame in England.
Ricky Gervais fans think his Twitter is fake (04/2014): Ricky Gervais says his fans think his Twitter account is fake.'The Office' star claims the majority of his 6 million followers don't believe he posts...
Ricky Gervais: 'Muppets inspired my comedy career' (03/2014): Ricky Gervais on how The Muppets helped inspire him
Russell Brand, Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Kevin Hart - Who's Made The (02/2014): With Kevin Hart’s new film 'Ride Along' arriving in UK cinemas on Friday, it seems the Pennsylvania native has hit the big time from his humble beginnings performing in comedy clubs under the not-so-great-at-identity-concealing yet pretty accurately descriptive pseudonym ‘Lil Kev’. Appearing in his
Justin Bieber Arrest Draws Celebrity Tweets: Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Mario Lo (01/2014): Stars Share Their Reaction On Twitter
Ricky Gervais named PETA's Person of the Year for 2013 (12/2013): Comedian praised for use of Twitter to speak out against animal cruelty.
Muppets Most Wanted: watch Ricky Gervais in the trailer for Kermit and the gang' (11/2013): After successfully clawing their way back from obscurity via Jason Segel's Oscar-winning reboot, the Muppets return with a new adventure
Muppets Most Wanted Poster Revealed: Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell Join (10/2013): What do you get when you combine the Muppets with some of Hollywood's most hilarious actors? Why, you get Muppets Most Wanted, of course! The poster of sequel to the hit...
Ricky Gervais confirms David Brent's Foregone Conclusion tour dates (09/2013): Trust him, this is what he does, alright? You will never go to a gig like this again. It will be brilliant - fact. How often do you get to see someone who's basically a chilled out entertainer?
50 funniest jokes includes Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand and Peter Kay one liners (08/2013): A gag by funnyman Peter Kay (pictured) has been named the funniest one-liner ever following a poll of 6,000 people.
Ricky Gervais plans a David Brent tour (07/2013): Comedian asks Twitter followers to suggest venues for Brent character's 'first world tour', after alleged album bidding war Ricky Gervais's David Brent character has suggested plans for a "world tour" following an alleged bidding war over Brent's debut album. In May, Gervais debuted a new YouTube vi
Ricky Gervais Wants to Be E!'s Hottie of the Week, Tweets Hilarious Photo--See t (06/2013): Ricky Gervais is tweeting at E! News. After the official E! News Twitter account asked for followers to send their suggestions for the #HottieOfTheWeek, Gervais decided to have a little...
Ricky Gervais on David Bowie: 'We chat about music and comedy' (05/2013): The comedian describes the rock icon as "beautiful and tasteful and modern".