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Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

  • 63 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais is an English actor, writer, director, musician and stand-up comedian. Working in the music industry in the 1980s and early 90s, he moved into television comedy in the late 1990s and shot to national - and soon, international - fame in 2001 for BBC mock-documentary The Office, in which he starred as well as co-writing and directing with Stephen Merchant. He has since branched successfully into stand-up comedy, written a number of books, produced podcasts and a number of further television series.

Year Production Role
2025 Ricky Gervais: Mortality Announced Writer
2025 Ricky Gervais: Mortality Announced Self
2024 My Mate's A Footballer - Series 3 Coming Soon
  1. E14 - My Mate's A Comedian
Guest
2024 Ricky Gervais: Mortality Self
2023 Ricky Gervais: Armageddon Writer
2023 Ricky Gervais: Armageddon Host / Presenter
2023 The Graham Norton Show - Series 31
  1. E10 - Julianne Moore, Paapa Essiedu, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Olivia Dean
Guest
2023 7 Minutes Executive Producer
2023 The National Comedy Awards - 2023
  1. 2023
Self
2023 7 Minutes Director
2022 Ricky Gervais: Armageddon Self
2022 Ricky Gervais: SuperNature Composer
2022 The National Comedy Awards - 2022 Self
2022 The Graham Norton Show - Series 29
  1. E15 - Ricky Gervais, Cate Blanchett, Ant & Dec, Elvis Costello
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2022 Ricky Gervais: SuperNature Writer
2022 Ricky Gervais: SuperNature Host / Presenter
2021 What's Funny About... - Series 2
  1. E1 - The Office
Guest
2021 After Life - Series 3
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Executive Producer
2021 After Life - Series 3
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Director
2021 After Life - Series 3
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Writer
2021 After Life - Series 3
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Tony
2020 After Life - Series 2
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Executive Producer
2020 After Life - Series 2
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Director
2020 After Life - Series 2
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Writer
2020 After Life - Series 2
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Tony
2020 The Graham Norton Show - Series 27
  1. E2 - Patrick Stewart, Sunny Ozell, Ricky Gervais, Thandie Newton, Christine and the Queens
Guest
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 26
  1. E8 - Kylie Minogue, Elizabeth Banks, Ricky Gervais, Lewis Hamilton
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2019 After Life - Series 1
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Executive Producer
2019 After Life - Series 1
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Director
2019 After Life - Series 1
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Writer
2019 After Life - Series 1
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Tony
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 24
  1. E19 - Sir Patrick Stewart, Ricky Gervais, Regina King, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jack Savoretti
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2019 Ricky Gervais: SuperNature Self
2019 Ricky Gervais: SuperNature Writer
2018 Ricky Gervais: Humanity Writer
2018 Ricky Gervais: Humanity Host / Presenter
2018 The Graham Norton Show - Series 22
  1. Special - Graham Norton's Good Guest Guide
Guest
2017 Ricky Gervais: Humanity Self
2017 The Graham Norton Show - Series 20
  1. E20 - Tom Hiddleston, Ruth Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire, Tinie Tempah
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2016 Michael McIntyre's Big Show - Series 2
  1. E5 - Episode Five
David Brent
2016 The Last Leg - Series 9
  1. E9 - Episode Nine
Guest
2016 David Brent: Life On The Road Composer
2016 David Brent: Life On The Road Producer
2016 David Brent: Life On The Road Director
2016 David Brent: Life On The Road Writer
2016 David Brent: Life On The Road David Brent
2016 The Graham Norton Show - Series 19
  1. E3 - Helen Mirren, Kevin Costner, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Meghan Trainor
  2. Special - Highlights
Guest
2014 Derek - The Special Executive Producer
2014 Derek - The Special Director
2014 Derek - The Special Writer
2014 Derek - The Special Derek
2014 The Graham Norton Show - Series 16
  1. Special - Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Danny Dyer, Usher
  2. Special - Series 16 Highlights
Guest
2014 50 Years Of BBC 2 Comedy Self
2014 Derek - Series 2
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Executive Producer
2014 Derek - Series 2
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Director
2014 Derek - Series 2
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Writer
2014 Derek - Series 2
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Derek
2014 The Graham Norton Show - Series 15
  1. E3 - Ricky Gervais, Ronnie Corbett, Juliette Binoche, Imelda May
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2014 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 12
  1. E1 - Gary Barlow, Ricky Gervais, Jessica Hynes
Guest
2013 Life's Too Short Executive Producer
2013 Life's Too Short Director
2013 Life's Too Short Writer
2013 Life's Too Short Ricky
2013 Derek - The Making Of Derek Executive Producer
2013 Derek - The Making Of Derek
  1. The Making Of Derek
Self
2013 Derek - Series 1
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Executive Producer
2013 Derek - Series 1
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Director
2013 Derek - Series 1
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Writer
2013 Derek - Series 1
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Derek
2012 Gittins Executive Producer
2012 The Graham Norton Show - Series 12
  1. E7 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno Mars
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2012 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 3
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Executive Producer
2012 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 3
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Writer
2012 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 3
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Host / Presenter
2012 Derek - Pilot Executive Producer
2012 Derek - Pilot Director
2012 Derek - Pilot Writer
2012 Derek - Pilot Derek
2011 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 7
  1. E6 - Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Vernon Kay, Strictly Come Dancing judges, Ed Sheeran
Guest
2011 Life's Too Short
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Executive Producer
2011 Life's Too Short
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Director
2011 Life's Too Short
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Writer
2011 Life's Too Short
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Ricky
2011 The Graham Norton Show - Series 10
  1. E3 - Johnny Depp, Ricky Gervais, Carey Mulligan, Ed Byrne
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2011 Ricky Gervais: Science Writer
2011 Ricky Gervais: Science Host / Presenter
2011 What's So Funny? - Series 2
  1. E2 - Episode Two
Self
2011 BBC: Ricky Gervais and Warwick Davis discuss the making of Life's Too Short Self
2011 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 2
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Executive Producer
2011 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 2
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Writer
2011 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 2
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Host / Presenter
2010 Ruth Jones
  1. E2 - Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker 2010
Guest
2010 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 4
  1. E9 - Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Minnie Driver, Alexandra Burke
Guest
2010 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 1
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Executive Producer
2010 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 1
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Writer
2010 The Ricky Gervais Show - Series 1
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Host / Presenter
2010 The Graham Norton Show - Series 7
  1. E1 - Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci
Guest
2010 Channel 4's Comedy Gala
  1. E1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2010
Guest
2010 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 3
  1. E1 - Ricky Gervais, Katie Price, Vinnie Jones, Corinne Bailey Rae
Guest
2010 Cemetery Junction Executive Producer
2010 Cemetery Junction Director
2010 Cemetery Junction Writer
2010 Cemetery Junction Mr. Taylor
2009 The Graham Norton Show - Series 6
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2009 PhoneShop - Pilot
  1. New Man
Script Editor
2009 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 17
  1. E1 - Stuart Broad, Jamie Oliver, Ricky Gervais, Mika
Guest
2009 The Art Of Laughter Self
2009 The Graham Norton Show - Series 5
  1. E3 - Episode Three
Guest
2009 Toyboize
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Composer
2008 The Graham Norton Show - Series 4
  1. E4 - Episode Four
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2008 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 15
  1. E7 - Gordon Ramsay, Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman, Razorlight
Guest
2008 Ricky Gervais: Fame Producer
2008 Ricky Gervais: Fame Writer
2008 Ricky Gervais: Fame Host / Presenter
2008 Harry Hill's TV Burp - Series 7
  1. E7 - Episode Seven
Self
2007 Extras - Special
  1. Special
Executive Producer
2007 Extras - Special Director
2007 Extras - Special Writer
2007 Extras - Special Andy Millman
2007 Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool Self
2007 Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take
  1. E6 - Episode Six
Self (Archive Material)
2007 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 12
  1. E2 - John Travolta, Gareth Gates, Ricky Gervais, Macy Gray
Guest
2006 Extras - Series 2
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Executive Producer
2006 Extras - Series 2
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Director
2006 Extras - Series 2
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Writer
2006 Extras - Series 2
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Andy Millman
2006 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 11
  1. E1 - Ricky Gervais, Julie Walters, Nikki Grahame, Pete Bennett, The Killers
Guest
2006 Ricky Gervais Meets...
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  1. E1 - Larry David
  2. E2 - Christopher Guest
  3. E3 - Garry Shandling
Executive Producer
2006 Ricky Gervais Meets...
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  1. E1 - Larry David
  2. E2 - Christopher Guest
  3. E3 - Garry Shandling
Host / Presenter
2005 Extras - Series 1
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Director
2005 Extras - Series 1
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Writer
2005 Extras - Series 1
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Andy Millman
2005 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 8
  1. E15 - Bob Geldof, Ricky Gervais, Joss Stone, James Brown
Guest
2005 The Comedians' Comedian Self
2004 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 7
  1. E12 - Ricky Gervais, Rhys Ifans, Sheila Hancock, Keane
Guest
2003 The Office - Christmas Specials
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  1. E1 - Part 1
  2. E2 - Part 2
Director
2003 The Office - Christmas Specials
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  1. E1 - Part 1
  2. E2 - Part 2
Writer
2003 The Office - Christmas Specials
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  1. E1 - Part 1
  2. E2 - Part 2
David Brent
2003 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 5
  1. E10 - Nigel Harman, Leslie Ash, Ricky Gervais, Kings of Leon
Guest
2003 In Conversation With - Series 5
  1. E2 - Ricky Gervais
Self
2003 Happiness - Series 2
  1. E3 - Episode Three
Self
2002 The Real Derek And Clive Self
2002 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 3
  1. E4 - Ricky Gervais, Michael Moore, Robson Green, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Guest
2002 The Office - Series 2
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Director
2002 The Office - Series 2
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Writer
2002 The Office - Series 2
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David Brent
2002 Room 101 - Series 7
  1. E8 - Ricky Gervais
Guest
2001 Dog Eat Dog Bouncer
2001 The Sketch Show - Series 1
  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E5 - Episode Five
Writer (Additional Material)
2001 The Office Creator
2001 The Office - Series 1
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Director
2001 The Office - Series 1
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Writer
2001 The Office - Series 1
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David Brent
2001 Spaced - Series 2
  1. E6 - Dissolution
Dave
2000 Meet Ricky Gervais
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
Writer
2000 Meet Ricky Gervais
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
Host / Presenter
2000 Bruiser
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
Writer (Additional Material)
2000 The 11 O'Clock Show - Series 4 Self
1999 Golden Years Writer
1999 Golden Years Clive
1999 The 11 O'Clock Show - Series 2 Self
1998 The 11 O'Clock Show - Series 3 Self

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Ricky Gervais on IMDb

Born
Sunday 25th June 1961 (63 years-old)
Full name
Ricky Dene Gervais
Nationality
English
Golden Globe Awards 2024
Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television (Winner)
National Comedy Awards, The 2023
Outstanding Comedy Actor (Winner)
TV Choice Awards 2022
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
I Talk Telly Awards 2022
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
TV Times Awards 2022
Favourite Comedy Performance (Nominee)
British Animation Awards 2022
Best Voice Performance (Nominee)
Satellite Awards 2021
Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series (Nominee)
National Comedy Awards, The 2021
Best Stand Up Show (Longlisted)
Finger Awards, The 2020
Special Contribution To Comedy (Winner)
I Talk Telly Awards 2020
TV Moment Of The Year (Nominee)
Best Comedy Performance (Nominee)
I Talk Telly Awards 2019
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
Rose d'Or Awards 2019
Performance of the Year (Winner)
Chortle Awards 2018
Best Tour (Nominee)
I Talk Telly Awards 2018
Best Live Comedian (Winner)
Primetime Emmy Awards 2014
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Nominee)
Radio Academy Awards (Sony) 2012
Best Interview (Nominee (Mark Lawson interviews Ricky Gervais (Radio 4)))
Loaded LAFTAs 2011
Best Stand-Up (Nominee)
Primetime Emmy Awards 2009
Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special (Nominee (Ricky Gervais: Out of England - The Stand-Up Special))
Primetime Emmy Awards 2008
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special (Nominee)
Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special (Nominee)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2008
Best TV Comedy Actor (Winner)
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2008
Best Writer (Nominee)
Golden Globe Awards 2008
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 2007
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
Primetime Emmy Awards 2007
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Winner)
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Nominee)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Nominee)
British Book Awards 2007
Book of the Year: Children's Fiction (Winner)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2007
Writer (Nominee)
Loaded LAFTAs 2007
Best Stand-Up (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2006
Writer (Nominee)
Rose d'Or Awards 2006
Honorary Rose (Winner)
Primetime Emmy Awards 2006
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 2006
Best Sitcom (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2006
Best TV Comedy Actor (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2005
Best TV Comedy Actor (Nominee)
Primetime Emmy Awards 2005
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special (Nominee)
Golden Globe Awards 2004
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (Winner)
RTS Awards 2004
Comedy Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 2004
Best Sitcom (Winner)
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
Loaded LAFTAs 2004
Best Stand-Up (Nominee)
Funniest Man (Nominee)
NME Awards 2004
Best Radio Show (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2004
Best TV Comedy Actor (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 2003
Best Sitcom (Winner)
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2003
Best Writer (Winner)
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2002
Best Writer (Winner)
BAFTA Television Awards 2002
Best Sitcom (Winner)
Best Comedy Performance (Winner)
British Comedy Awards 2002
Best TV Comedy Actor (Winner)

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