Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais sued for plagiarism over 'Flanimals'
The comedian Ricky Gervais has been sued for plagiarism over his children's book, Flanimals.
Neil Midgley, The Telegraph, 11th August 2010Martin Freeman hits out at The Office
Martin Freeman came to fame as nice guy Tim in hit sitcom The Office - written by stand-up comedians Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant - but was the actor really so fond of them behind the scenes?
The Daily Express, 11th August 2010Ricky Gervais to star in new HBO stand-up special
Ricky Gervais will film another comedy special for HBO.
Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 9th August 2010Horne & Corden - Beyond A Joke
In the words of Ricky Gervais's spoof sitcom When The Whistle Blows, are you having a laugh? In the words of Victor Meldrew I don't believe it. In my own words, has the world turned upside down? In a new poll conducted by seesaw.com, James Corden and Mathew Horne have been voted the best double act ever.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd August 2010Ricky Gervais returns to 'The Simpsons'
Ricky Gervais will play another guest role in The Simpsons, it has been confirmed.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 2nd August 2010Audio: Ricky Gervais on hanging out with Will Smith
Comedy trio Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington and Stephen Merchant have seen their programme The Ricky Gervais Show find a celebrity audience in the States. They talk to Newsbeat about their success.
BBC News, 22nd July 2010Ricky Gervais takes control
Ricky Gervais's comedy empire now stretches across the globe, from Hollywood films to podcasts that reach millions. But along with the adoring fans have come a legion of critics. He discusses weight loss, being a control freak, and why he always has to have the last word.
Carole Cadwalladr, The Observer, 18th July 2010Robin Ince interview
Robin Ince, 41, is best known for live shows such as The Darwin Birthday Spectacular that fuse comedy and science. He supported Ricky Gervais on two tours and appeared in an episode of The Office.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 14th July 2010Video: 'Here we go again, flogging something'
Xan Brooks talks to Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington about The Ricky Gervais Show, an animated series based on the trio's massively popular podcasts, which launched on guardian.co.uk and is released on DVD on 19th July.
Xan Brooks, The Guardian, 12th July 2010Gervais touts upcoming dwarf sitcom as 'pure funny'
Ricky Gervais says his upcoming series about the life of a dwarf with a "small-man complex" is "pure funny."
CTV News, 15th June 2010