Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Tragedy is easy - it's comedy that's hard
From Ricky Gervais to the Baftas, Britain has long failed to appreciate comedy properly, says award-winning comedy writer Laurence Marks.
Laurence Marks, The Telegraph, 22nd January 2011Ricky Gervais plays down Golden Globe furore
British comedian Ricky Gervais has defended jokes he made about Hollywood stars at Sunday's Golden Globes, insisting he did nothing wrong.
BBC News, 21st January 2011Video: Ricky Gervais defends Golden Globes controversy
Ricky Gervais has continued to defend controversial comments he made about Hollywood stars while hosting the Golden Globes.
Appearing on Piers Morgan's new US chat show he described them as "jibes" and said he thought the stars had a sense of humour.
Piers Morgan, BBC News, 21st January 2011Ricky Gervais to make cameo in US version of The Office
Ricky Gervais is to reprise his David Brent character from The Office on the US version of the show.
BBC News, 20th January 2011Ricky Gervais reveals how he stays thin
He stunned his fans when he showed off his new slimline physique at the Golden Globes after losing a huge amount of weight. And now Ricky Gervais has revealed exactly how he stays thin by pounding the New York streets for an early-morning run.
Daily Mail, 20th January 2011Gervais reveals trim physique in ridiculous gold pants
He left a room of Hollywood A-listers speechless with his outrageous comments hosting The Golden Globes on Sunday night, but this picture of Ricky Gervais is equally as shocking...
Sarah Fitzmaurice, Daily Mail, 18th January 2011Mixed reaction to Ricky Gervais as Golden Globes host
Ricky Gervais promised this year he would push the boundaries as he hosted the Golden Globes for a second time. But by the end of the star-studded bash, many were left debating whether he had gone too far.
BBC News, 17th January 2011James Corden: I won't do a Ricky Gervais at the Brits
James Corden has vowed not to copy Ricky Gervais' controversial performance at the Golden Globes when he hosts the Brit Awards next month.
Metro, 17th January 2011Globes host Ricky Gervais explains ceremony absence
Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais has spoken about his disappearance from stage during the US awards ceremony.
BBC News, 17th January 2011Ricky Gervais to voice mole in Wind In The Willows
Ricky Gervais will voice the lead character of Mole in the new live-action/animatronic Wind in the Willows movie.
Dave McNary, Variety, 6th January 2011