Ricky Gervais

Mostly Credited As: Ricky Gervais
Birth Name: Ricky Dene Gervais
Date Of Birth: June 25, 1961 (Age 54)
Country Of Birth:

United Kingdom
Birth Place: Reading, Berkshire, England
Height: 5' 8" (1.72 m)

Television

Gervais appeared on the box several times from 1998 onwards but his big break came in 2001 as the star and co-writer of the award-winning "mockumentary", The Office. It originally aired on BBC 2 to little fanfare but soon had masses of fans nationwide. The DVD's sold phenomenally well. Having produced a successful second series, the show finished and has since been remade for the US and Germany.

Gervais' next TV series, Extras, whose first 6-episode season aired in 2005, features himself in the starring role again. In this, he plays an aspiring actor who soon realises how difficult it can be to land the big jobs. Guest stars have included such Hollywood heavyweights as Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Stiller.

Guest Appearances

Written an as yet unaired episode of The Simpsons called "Homer Simpson, This is Your Wife." Matt Groening reckons it's quite good.
Played an Irish terrorist in a season 3 episode of Alias.

Stand-up

Gervais has released two stand-up DVD's: Animals and Politics. The shows are themed as their titles suggest and he has plans for a third tour and DVD called Science.

Other Works

He is currently collaborating with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington on a hilarious weekly podcast titled "The Ricky Gervais Show" which can be found at the Guardian Unlimited website.

He has written two children's books called Flanimals and More Flanimals.

Future Projects

reworking his book, Flanimals, into a film
recording the second (and final) series of Extras
set to appear in Christopher Guest's film, For Your Consideration

TV Appearances

Main cast

Derek (2012)	As: Derek Noakes
Talking Funny (2011)	As: Himself
Life's Too Short (2011)	As: Himself
The Ricky Gervais Show (2010)	As: Himself -- [Voice]
An Idiot Abroad (2010)	As: Himself
Extras (2005)	As: Andy Millman
The Office (UK) (2001)	As: David Brent
Meet Ricky Gervais (2000)	As: Himself / Host
The Golden Globes (1944)	As: Himself (Host 2010-2012)

Episode Cast Credits

Conan (2010) Show all 11 episode cast credits
	• Ricky Gervais, Marsai Martin, Rory Scovel	06x04: (Jan/07/2016)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Awolnation	05x47: (Apr/07/2015)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Fool Me Once, Shame on You, Fool Me Twice, I Kick You in the Scrote	03x26: (Jan/09/2013)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Wildlife Federation	02x143: (Sep/20/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter (2015)
	• Comedy Actors	01x04: (Aug/23/2015)	As	Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
	• Ricky Gervais, Jordana Brewster, Elle King, Boz Scaggs	02x53: (Apr/03/2015)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Steven Van Zandt, ILoveMakonnen	01x176: (Dec/09/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Ansel Elgort, Miranda Lambert	01x66: (Jun/02/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Galavant (2015)
	• Dungeons and Dragon Lady	01x06: (Jan/18/2015)	As	Xanax
Surprise, Surprise (2012) (2012)
	• Christmas Special	03x08: (Dec/21/2014)	As	Himself
This Morning (1988) Show all 14 episode cast credits
	• December 19, 2014	27x80: (Dec/19/2014)	As	Himself
	• August 13, 2014	26x236: (Aug/13/2014)	As	Himself
	• March 31, 2014	26x143: (Mar/31/2014)	As	Himself
	• January 17, 2013	25x92: (Jan/17/2013)	As	Himself
The Graham Norton Show (2007) Show all 8 episode cast credits
	• Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Danny Dyer, Usher	16x12: (Dec/19/2014)	As	Himself
	• Juliette Binoche, Ricky Gervais, Ronnie Corbett, Imelda May	15x03: (Apr/18/2014)	As	Himself
	• Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno Mars	12x07: (Dec/07/2012)	As	Himself
	• Johnny Depp, Ricky Gervais, Carey Mulligan, Ed Byrne	10x03: (Nov/04/2011)	As	Himself
Live with Kelly & Michael (1983) Show all 6 episode cast credits
	• Ricky Gervais, Austin Mahone, Johnnyswim	33x73: (Dec/10/2014)	As	Himself
	• Andrew Garfield, Ricky Gervais, MKTO	32x258: (Aug/27/2014)	As	Himself
	• Ricky Gervais, Kendall & Kylie Jenner	32x197: (Jun/03/2014)	As	Himself
	• Guest co-host David Duchovny; Ricky Gervais; Guinness World Record Breaker Week concludes as a man tries to create the highest tower constructed of cards in one hour	28x10: (Sep/18/2009)	As	Himself
The Emmy Awards (1949)
	• The 66th Annual Emmy Awards	66x01: (Aug/25/2014)	As	Himself, [Guest Hosts]
	• The 59th Annual Emmy Awards	59x01: (Sep/16/2007)	As	Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (for 'Extras')
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
	• Ricky Gervais, Zac Posen, G-Eazy	01x75: (Jul/23/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The Late Show with David Letterman (1993) Show all 17 episode cast credits
	• Ricky Gervais, Taylor Schilling, Eli Young Band	21x166: (Jul/22/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Cobie Smulders, Tennis	19x117: (Apr/09/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Jessica Chastain, Kathleen Edwards	19x76: (Jan/17/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, a Top Ten List presented by Julie Chen, Explosions in the Sky	18x174: (Aug/02/2011)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
	• Ricky Gervais, Keb' Mo'	10x99: (Jun/06/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (1996) Show all 13 episode cast credits
	• Ricky Gervais	19x112: (Jun/03/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais	18x87: (Apr/17/2013)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais	17x86: (Apr/11/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais	17x57: (Feb/14/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Today (US) (1952)
	• Season 63, Episode 101	63x101: (Jun/02/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The Paul O'Grady Show (2013) (2013)
	• Series 2, Episode 3	02x03: (Apr/30/2014)	As	Himself
BBC Breakfast (2000)
	• April 23, 2014	15x113: (Apr/23/2014)	As	Himself
	• December 6, 2011	12x340: (Dec/06/2011)	As	Himself
	• January 14, 2010	11x14: (Jan/14/2010)	As	Himself
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009)
	• Ricky Gervais, Kermit the Frog, Constantine, Jessica Hynes, Gary Barlow	12x01: (Mar/28/2014)	As	Himself
	• Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Vernon Kay, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Ed Sheeran	07x06: (Dec/04/2011)	As	Himself
	• Ricky Gervais, Minnie Driver, Alexandra Burke	04x09: (Aug/15/2010)	As	Himself
	• Ricky Gervais, Katie Price, Corinne Bailey Rae	03x01: (Feb/04/2010)	As	Himself
Daybreak (2010)
	• March 25, 2014	04x143: (Mar/25/2014)	As	Himself
	• March 19, 2014	04x139: (Mar/19/2014)	As	Himself
	• December 7, 2012	03x70: (Dec/07/2012)	As	Himself
	• September 23, 2011	02x15: (Sep/23/2011)	As	Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
	• Ricky Gervais, NeNe Leakes, Kongos	12x100: (Mar/05/2014)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Carla Gugino, Good Charlotte	06x134: (Sep/29/2008)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Carla Gugino, Good Charlotte	06x128: (Sep/18/2008)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The One Show (2006) Show all 9 episode cast credits
	• December 18, 2013	08x97: (Dec/18/2013)	As	Himself
	• May 13, 2013	07x186: (May/13/2013)	As	Himself
	• May 1, 2012	06x198: (May/01/2012)	As	Himself
	• November 2, 2011	06x81: (Nov/02/2011)	As	Himself
Loose Women (1999) Show all 5 episode cast credits
	• Keith Lemon, the cast of 'Derek' have a festive message	18x70: (Dec/13/2013)	As	Derek ('Derek' Message), [Featuring]
	• Series 14, Show 112	14x112: (Feb/12/2010)	As	Himself, [Featuring]
	• Series 14, Show 107	14x107: (Feb/05/2010)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Series 13, Show 233	13x233: (Aug/07/2009)	As	Himself (Archive Footage), [Featuring]
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
	• Ricky Gervais, Jessica Pare, Talib Kweli	05x66: (Apr/24/2013)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Comic Relief (1986)
	• Funny for Money - Part 3	16x04: (Mar/15/2013)	As	Himself (Pledge Film), [Featuring]
	• Funny for Money - Part 1	16x02: (Mar/15/2013)	As	David Brent (Brent 10 Years On Sketch), [Featuring]
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002)
	• Series 10, Episode 2	10x02: (Mar/02/2013)	As	Himself
	• Series 9, Episode 2	09x02: (Feb/21/2009)	As	Himself
	• Series 5, Episode 5	05x05: (Mar/12/2005)	As	Himself
T4 (1998)
	• Goodbye T4: The Best Bits	(Dec/30/2012)	As	Himself, [Featuring]
Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2004)
	• The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012	09x04: (Dec/30/2012)	As	Himself
The View (1997)
	• Season 16, Episode 47	16x47: (Nov/07/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012)
	• Mad Man In A Death Machine	01x02: (Aug/02/2012)	As	Himself
Watch and Listen (2012)
	• Watch - Cannes Film Festival Special Episode 2	(May/27/2012)	As	Himself, [Featuring]
	• Watch - Episode 6	01x11: (Apr/29/2012)	As	Himself, [Co-Guest Stars]
Family Guy (1999)
	• Be Careful What You Fish For	10x14: (Feb/19/2012)	*Voiced*	Billy Finn
The Office (US) (2005)
	• Search Committee (Part 2)	07x26: (May/19/2011)	As	David Brent, [Uncredited]
	• Search Committee (Part 1)	07x25: (May/19/2011)	As	David Brent, [Uncredited]
	• The Seminar	07x14: (Jan/27/2011)	As	David Brent, [Uncredited]
The Simpsons (1989)
	• Angry Dad: The Movie	22x14: (Feb/20/2011)	*Voiced*	Himself
	• Homer Simpson, This is Your Wife	17x15: (Mar/26/2006)	*Voiced*	Charles
Piers Morgan Live (2011)
	• Ricky Gervais	01x04: (Jan/20/2011)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Lorraine (2010)
	• Series 1, Show 70	01x70: (Dec/10/2010)	As	Himself
GMTV (1993) Show all 5 episode cast credits
	• July 20, 2010	18x201: (Jul/20/2010)	As	Himself
	• January 12, 2010	18x12: (Jan/12/2010)	As	Himself
	• November 30, 2009	17x334: (Nov/30/2009)	As	Himself
	• September 30, 2009	17x273: (Sep/30/2009)	As	Himself
Louie (2010)
	• Dr. Ben / Nick	01x03: (Jul/06/2010)	As	Dr. Ben
American Idol (2002)
	• Season 9 Finale	09x43: (May/26/2010)	As	Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
	• Bill Cosby, Ricky Gervais, Taio Cruz	18x55: (May/17/2010)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Live From Studio Five (2009)
	• Series 1, Show 139	01x139: (Apr/08/2010)	As	Himself
	• Series 1, Show 79	01x79: (Jan/11/2010)	As	Himself
	• Series 1, Show 13	01x13: (Sep/30/2009)	As	Himself
Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010)
	• Comedy Gala 2010	01x01: (Apr/05/2010)	As	Himself
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
	• Ricky Gervais, Bryce Dallas Howard, Whitney Cummings	01x138: (Jan/13/2010)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, "Chicken" Charlie Boghosian, Lynyrd Skynyrd	01x70: (Sep/21/2009)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The New Paul O'Grady Show (2006)
	• Series 8, Show 46	08x46: (Nov/23/2009)	As	Himself
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
	• Courteney Cox, Ricky Gervais, Jessie James	07x12: (Sep/23/2009)	As	Himself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) Show all 9 episode cast credits
	• Jamie Oliver, Ricky Gervais, Stuart Broad, Mika	17x01: (Sep/04/2009)	As	Himself
	• Gordon Ramsay, Sarah Silverman, Ricky Gervais, Razorlight	15x07: (Oct/17/2008)	As	Himself
	• Ricky Gervais, Gareth Gates, John Travolta, Macy Gray	12x02: (Mar/30/2007)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Julie Walters, Ricky Gervais, Pete & Nikki, The Killers	11x01: (Sep/08/2006)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Horne And Corden (2009)
	• Episode 1	01x01: (Mar/10/2009)	As	Himself
Inside the Actors Studio (1994)
	• Ricky Gervais	15x06: (Jan/19/2009)	As	Himself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) Show all 5 episode cast credits
	• Howie Mandel, Anthony Mackie, Lady Antebellum	16x63: (Jan/08/2009)	As	Himself, [Uncredited]
	• Ricky Gervais, Vera Farmiga, Chromeo	16x34: (Nov/07/2008)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Samuel L. Jackson, Ricky Gervais, Marc Broussard	16x01: (Sep/15/2008)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Steven R. Schirripa, The Matt Savage Trio	14x56: (Dec/12/2006)	As	Himself
Richard & Judy (2001)
	• Series 10, Show 47	10x47: (Aug/19/2008)	As	Himself
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005)
	• And the Award Goes to...	04x01: (Jun/12/2008)	As	Himself
Parkinson (2004) (2004)
	• Antonio Banderas, Robert Lindsay, Ricky Gervais, James Blunt	03x01: (Oct/08/2005)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Ricky Gervais, Joanna Lumley, Kevin Kline, Beverley Knight	01x05: (Oct/02/2004)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
	• Series 2, Episode 6	02x06: (Mar/21/2005)	As	Himself
Alias (2001)
	• Façade	03x15: (Mar/14/2004)	As	Daniel Ryan, [Special Guest Stars]
The Golden Globes (1944)
	• The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards	61x01: (Jan/25/2004)	As	Winner: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical (for 'The Office')
Robbie The Reindeer (1999)
	• Legend Of The Lost Tribe	01x02: (Dec/25/2002)	*Voiced*	Penguin
Parkinson (1998) (1998)
	• Michael Palin, Norah Jones, Kate Adie, Ricky Gervais	08x02: (Sep/28/2002)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Room 101 (1994)
	• Ricky Gervais	07x08: (Apr/22/2002)	As	Himself
Spaced (1999)
	• Dissolution	02x06: (Apr/06/2001)	As	Dave

Crew Credits

Show Crew

The Office (US) (2005)	• Creator • Executive Producer (Season 1-4)
Le Bureau (2006)	• Creator
La Job (2006)	• Creator
Kids Unlimited (2007)	• Special Thanks
The Ricky Gervais Show (2010)	• Executive Producer
Derek (2012)	• Series Director • Writer

Episode Crew

Derek (2012) (Credited in 1 episodes from this show)
• The Special	02x07	Dec/22/2014	As: Director, Writer
Extras (2005) (Credited in 13 episodes from this show)
• Show all 13 episode crew credits
• Christmas Special		Dec/27/2007	As: Director, Writer
• Jonathan Ross	02x06	Oct/19/2006	As: Director, Writer
• Sir Ian McKellen	02x05	Oct/12/2006	As: Director, Writer
• Chris Martin	02x04	Oct/05/2006	As: Director, Writer
• Daniel Radcliffe	02x03	Sep/28/2006	As: Director, Writer
The Office (US) (2005) (Credited in 2 episodes from this show)
• The Convict	03x09	Nov/30/2006	As: Writer
• Pilot	01x01	Mar/24/2005	As: Teleplay
The Simpsons (1989) (Credited in 1 episodes from this show)
• Homer Simpson, This is Your Wife	17x15	Mar/26/2006	As: Writer
The Office (UK) (2001) (Credited in 14 episodes from this show)
• Show all 14 episode crew credits
• Christmas Special (2)		Dec/27/2003	As: Director, Writer
• Christmas Special (1)		Dec/26/2003	As: Director, Writer
• Interview	02x06	Nov/04/2002	As: Director, Writer
• Charity	02x05	Oct/28/2002	As: Director, Writer
• Motivation	02x04	Oct/21/2002	As: Director, Writer
Meet Ricky Gervais (2000) (Credited in 1 episodes from this show)
• Tommy Walsh, Jimmy Savile	01x01	Sep/22/2000	As: Writer

A Grand Finale Episode for Ricky Gervais' 'Derek'	Nov/18/2014
Does Ricky Gervais Wear Spanx?	Jun/03/2014
The 'Derek' Season 2 Trailer Has Arrived	May/02/2014
Ricky Gervais' 'Derek' making Netflix debut in September	May/21/2013
'Life's Too Short' July special to wrap up series	May/07/2013