• Date of Birth: June 25, 1961
  • Place of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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Replace this image with an actor photoRicky Gervais mini-bio: Ricky Gervais is an English comic writer and performer from Reading, Berkshire, England. He grew up in the town's southern suburb of Whitley, on a council estate. Gervais found mainstream fame with his BBC Two television programme The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with his friend and collaborator Stephen Merchant. Besides writing and directing the show, Gervais played the lead role of David Brent. In 2005, Gervais returned to BBC Television with his new sitcom, Extras. In 2006, Gervais became the first guest star on The Simpsons to also write the episode on which he guest-starred, "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife", which aired on March 26, 2006 (April 23, 2006 in the UK).

VITAL STATS

Ricky Gervais Information:
Eye color: Brown
Height: 5' 8"
Nickname(s):
Notable feature(s): Humor from awkward social situations, his laugh
Education:
Family: Is the youngest of four siblings. girlfriend of 25 years- Jane
Resides in:
Religious affiliations: Athiest
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies: guitar, podcasting, acting, writing
Charities/Causes:
Other: Former manager of the UK indie band Suede, lead singer of his band in the 80s - Seona Dancing



Comments


  • flatjeff
    Podcast's get me thru a lotta crappy times. Best laugh in the world. An comes across as a genuinley great guy!

    I think his acting career can go a hell of a long way, I wanna see him given a really challenging part with a script worthy of his skill.
    posted 70 days ago
  • sylvz059
    ricky gervais is awesome!! love the podcasts, and ghost town is great
    posted 318 days ago
  • scottydgibbs
    love the podcasts with karl pinkinton, hilarious
    posted 441 days ago
  • Null00
    ricky gervais is awesome.
    posted 495 days ago
  • 47hitman
    Happy birthday geezer hope you do something nice for your birthday what would make me happy is if you would tour Australia with your stand-up comedy because in my opinion you're the funniest British comedian ever!!!!!!!!!!
    posted 516 days ago
  • Stinger839
    Everyone should visit Ricky's Official Karl Blog and do their part to get that Mancunian mongoloid Karl Pilkington down from his Ivory Banana Tower and back on the e-waves!!!
    posted 589 days ago
  • Stinger839
    Karl Pilkington has a head like a fucking orange.
    posted 589 days ago
  • arctattoo420
    I can't wait for the final extras episode to air!
    posted 854 days ago
  • jacksandry
    hey! when is the flanimals series coming out on telly
    posted 854 days ago
  • randomcrazydude
    i like the book he wrote called "Flanimals of the Deep".
    It was a kids book, but i got it out anyway, cause i luved his comedy!! it was really gd, although a bit weird...
    posted 862 days ago

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