| What's going on here? Flixster members are collaborating to create the definitive resource for Ricky Gervais information on the Internet. We're adding all the images, info, and ideas that best tell this actor's unique story. To add your knowledge of Ricky Gervais, just log in and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the wiki pages. (Click here for help.) | Ricky 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).
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| | 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 | | |