Ricky Gervais

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

19.441

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Jun-1961

Age

(63 years old)

Place of Birth

Whitley, Berkshire, Reading, England, UK

Also Known As
  • ริกกี้ เจอร์เวส

Ricky Gervais

Biography

Ricky Dene Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, director, producer, musician and writer. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator Stephen Merchant. In addition to writing and directing the shows, Gervais also played the lead roles of David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras. Gervais has also starred in a number of Hollywood films, assuming leading roles in Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying. He has performed on four sell-out stand-up comedy tours, written the best-selling Flanimals book series and starred with Merchant and Karl Pilkington in the most downloaded podcast in the world as of March 2009, The Ricky Gervais Show. He has won a multitude of awards and honours, including seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and the 2006 Rose d'Or, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. In 2007 he was voted the 11th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and again in the updated 2010 list as the 3rd greatest stand-up comic. In 2010 he was named on the TIME 100 list of the world's most influential people. Gervais hosted both the 2010 and 2011 Golden Globe Awards.


Credits

Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion, Vol. 1 Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion, Vol. 1 (2005) Character: Audio Sample (Self)
The 1st Volume of Characters in Motion introduces a new wealth of cutting edge character visuals to the established world of animation. The DVD compiles over 90 stylistically outstanding films by 60 international studios, artists and designers in curated programs such as Characters in Narration, Characters in Rhythm and Characters in Motion. Additionally, a special selection menu allows to sort the 180+ minutes of animation by creator, character or style.
Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy (2005) Character: N/A
Alan Partridge presents an evening of comedy performances to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Prequel: The Dawn of Lying Prequel: The Dawn of Lying (2009) Character: Mark Bellison
Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying.
The Return of Brent The Return of Brent (2013) Character: David Brent
In this mockumentary short, we revisit David Brent ten years after the events of “The Office” and find him helping young rapper Dom Johnson record his demo. But can Brent resist a chance to steal the limelight?
Learn English with Ricky Gervais Learn English with Ricky Gervais (2012) Character: Self
Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington.
Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David (2006) Character: Himself
Ricky Gervais meets one of his comedy heroes, Larry David, much-lauded writer and co-creator of the huge hit series Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009) Character: Himself
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
The Office Retrospective The Office Retrospective (2013) Character: Self
The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.
The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate? The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate? (2019) Character: Self (Archival Footage)
Markus Meechan is a criminal. Guilty of posting a YouTube video judged “grossly offensive” and containing menacing, anti-Semitic and racist material. He claims the video was a joke. Others claim, Markus is a Nazi. But what does the prosecution of a YouTube comedian mean for freedom of expression – is a censorious state overstepping the mark? Or are there some things you just shouldn’t joke about?
How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais (2002) Character: Himself
An exclusive documentary containing interviews with the cast and creators of The Office, with behind the scenes footage, original pilot footage and outtakes. Released on the Series 1 DVD.
Living with Ricky Gervais Living with Ricky Gervais (2004) Character: Self
A documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Politics.
Living with Ricky Gervais 2 Living with Ricky Gervais 2 (2007) Character: Self
The follow-up documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Fame.
Taping Nigel Taping Nigel (2005) Character: Self
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look at Gervais' affectionate bullying of editor Nigel Williams during the making of the first series of Extras.
Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening (2007) Character: Self
A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras
The Art of Breaking Character The Art of Breaking Character (2007) Character: Self
The cast of Extras talking about corpsing on set.
Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool (2007) Character: N/A
Karl Pilkington, best known for his podcasts with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and his travel show An Idiot Abroad goes on a quest to find out if intelligence really makes you happier.
This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying (2010) Character: Self
The cast share their thoughts on Gervais, his laugh, and the art of "corpsing," when Gervais can't keep a scene together before laughing. A longer reel of corpsing and outtakes follows
Meet Karl Pilkington II Meet Karl Pilkington II (2010) Character: Himself
Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington discuss the big bang, the space race, time travel, biology, and logic.
When Karl Met Warwick When Karl Met Warwick (2010) Character: Self
In this instalment of the 'Meet Karl Pilkington' series, Ricky introduces Karl to Warwick Davis for the first time with hilarious results.
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive (2002) Character: Self
Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and television the duo achieved great success and a cult status, but the act broke up one of the greatest comedy partnerships of recent years. Featuring excerpts from the actual records and video footage of Cook and Moore.
Finding Leo Finding Leo (2005) Character: Self
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005)
Meet Karl Pilkington Meet Karl Pilkington (2004) Character: Self
Ricky Gervais introduces his friend Karl Pilkington to the world in an Interview discussing race, disability, sexuality, education, the elderly and crime and punishment.
Classic Albums: Suede - Coming Up Classic Albums: Suede - Coming Up (2021) Character: Self
SKY ARTS presents Suede's Coming Up (released on Nude Records in 1996) in the Classic Albums series.
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014) Character: Self
Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.
Concert for Diana Concert for Diana (2007) Character: David Brent
Live broadcast of the concert at Wembley Stadium in London on July 1st 2007 to commemorate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday. It was broadcast live to over 140 countries.
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) Character: Self (uncredited)
Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.
The Little Prince The Little Prince (2015) Character: The Conceited Man (voice)
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.
The Unbelievers The Unbelievers (2013) Character: Self
Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.
George Michael: Freedom George Michael: Freedom (2017) Character: Self
This documentary covers the span of George Michael's entire career, concentrating on the formative period in the late Grammy® Award winner’s life and career, leading up to and following the making of his acclaimed, best-selling album “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1” and his subsequent, infamous High Court battle with his record label that followed, while also becoming poignantly personal about the death of his late partner and first love, Anselmo Feleppa.
Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame (2007) Character: Himself
The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows.
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011) Character: Voice of Argonaut
Eight years after the third film, the OSS has become the world's top spy agency, while the Spy Kids department has since become defunct. A retired spy Marissa is thrown back into the action along with her stepchildren when a maniacal Timekeeper attempts to take over the world. In order to save the world, Rebecca and Cecil must team up with their hated stepmother. Carmen and Juni have since also grown up and will provide gadgets to them.
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022) Character: Self
Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in the early 90’s, through to its official FM radio launch in 1997 as a major platform for launching alternative talent into the mainstream. The doc deep-dives into the struggles and influence of the station which gave rise to the likes of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, whose global hits The Office and The Ricky Gervais Show were originally developed while working at the radio station.
Talking Funny Talking Funny (2011) Character: Himself
What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.
Ricky Gervais: Humanity Ricky Gervais: Humanity (2018) Character: Himself
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Stardust Stardust (2007) Character: Ferdy the Fence
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.
Valiant Valiant (2005) Character: Bugsy (voice)
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) Character: Ika Chu (voice)
A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.
The Willoughbys The Willoughbys (2020) Character: The Cat (voice)
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
David Brent: Life on the Road David Brent: Life on the Road (2016) Character: David Brent
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.
Suede: The Insatiable Ones Suede: The Insatiable Ones (2018) Character: Himself
Looking at identity, power, happiness, self-destruction and acceptance, this is a thematic exploration of a group that opened the door for Britpop and led the way for a new era of guitar music.
Dog Eat Dog Dog Eat Dog (2001) Character: Bouncer
A group of twenty-somethings, one of whom is a single father with a precious daughter, have been unsuccessful in getting into a certain club so they can have a chance to DJ there and start a career out of it. A series of events has lumbered them with a dog napping scheme gone badly wrong, ending up with them owning a particular pooch belonging to a dog-loving local drug dealer.
Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010) Character: Himself
The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.
Ricky Gervais: Out of England Ricky Gervais: Out of England (2008) Character: Himself
Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special is a high-spirited hour of offbeat observations and understated humor from the actor/comedian/writer/director.
Escape from Planet Earth Escape from Planet Earth (2013) Character: Mr Bing (voice)
Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.
SpongeBob's Truth or Square SpongeBob's Truth or Square (2009) Character: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the nostalgia has SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs looking back on key events in their lives. Right before the party begins, however, they all get locked in the freezer! With a hungry crowd and Plankton ready to steal the formula, they race through the air ducts to find a way out. Meanwhile, Patchy goes to Nickelodeon Studios to cast a star-studded 10th anniversary special. When the big event airs, however, he finds the guest of honor didn't show up...SpongeBob himself.
Derek Special Derek Special (2015) Character: Derek
Pregnant again, Hannah is back with Tom, now working on the bins, and they are shortly to marry, with Derek giving the bride away. Derek himself spends the night in the home's caravan with girlfriend Tracey though it is unclear whether they did anything except sleep. Days before the wedding Hannah gets so annoyed with Kev that she throws him out and he is next discovered in hospital, suffering from alcohol poisoning. However, at Derek's request, she lets him back in on condition he gives up the drink and allows him to give her away at the wedding instead of Derek. Despite a bizarre speech from Kev the day goes well and some months later Hannah gives Derek her new-born baby to hold.
Ghost Town Ghost Town (2008) Character: Dr. Bertram Pincus
Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!
The Invention of Lying The Invention of Lying (2009) Character: Mark Bellison
Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.
Muppets Most Wanted Muppets Most Wanted (2014) Character: Dominic Badguy
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) Character: Dr. McPhee
Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003) Character: Himself
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022) Character: Self
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017) Character: Self (uncredited)
Fedoras, mom's underpants, and puppy love all make Jim Norton's s**t list in 'Mouthful of Shame'.
Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004) Character: Himself
A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
Special Correspondents Special Correspondents (2016) Character: Albert Finch
A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.
Night at the Museum Night at the Museum (2006) Character: Dr. McPhee
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023) Character: Self
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity. Recorded at The London Palladium.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) Character: Dr. McPhee
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
David Blaine: Real or Magic David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013) Character: Self
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He pays a visit to Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic.
Dog Man Dog Man (2025) Character: Flippy (voice)
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
George Michael: Freedom Uncut George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022) Character: Self
Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo debut, Faith, then through the creation and release of his 1990 follow-up Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1. Along with documenting his creative efforts during this period, the doc will also explore his relationship with Anselmo Feleppa — who died from AIDS-related complications — as well as the death of Michael’s mother.
For Your Consideration For Your Consideration (2006) Character: Martin Gibb
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.
Cemetery Junction Cemetery Junction (2010) Character: Len Taylor
In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class world but cool, charismatic Bruce and lovable loser Snork are happy with life the way it is. When Freddie gets a new job as a door-to-door salesman and bumps into his old school sweetheart Julie, the gang are forced to make choices that will change their lives for ever.
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) Character: Penguin (voice)
Follow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him save his friends from another dastardly plot by the evil Blitzen and his new-found partner-in-crime The White Rabbit. Robbie is having girl trouble too - Donner is feeling neglected and decides to give Robbie an ultimatum. Can Robbie save the day, keep his girl and unravel the mystery of the Legend of the Lost Tribe?
Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science (2010) Character: Himself
Ricky Gervais Live IV Science or the way things worked before we invented God. The hilarious fourth live smash hit stand up show from Ricky Gervais, following his complete sell out tour - filmed live at London's Hammersmith HMV Apollo
The Last Laugh The Last Laugh (2016) Character: Self
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.



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