Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Top comedy gigs 2021
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Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th December 2021Maureen Lipman: Cancel culture could wipe out comedy
Her comments come as more than half of Britons say they have stopped themselves from expressing political and social views for fear of being judged.
Katie Razzall, BBC, 22nd December 2021Ricky Gervais tears into Tories for 'f***ing rubbing salt in the wound'
"I don't get political, but they are all s***," the comedian said.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 22nd December 2021Maureen Lipman thinks cancel culture is killing comedy. Don't make me laugh.
The veteran performer's concerns aren't shared by everyone in the comedy world, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd December 2021Ricky Gervais on offence, anger and infuriating Hollywood
He has made a career out of winding people up in everything from The Office to his Golden Globes speeches – but is the comedian’s bark worse than his bite?
Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 18th December 2021Ricky Gervais to release After Life single
Ricky Gervais has revealed he's planning to release 'serious' music. The 60-year-old comedian has composed and written lyrics for Just Three Things - which will form part of the After Life soundtrack - but is anxious about releasing the record.
Daily Mail, 2nd December 2021Ricky Gervais became a pop sensation in the Philippines
It stretches the imagination to levels akin to a horse in a living room to even think of the "chubby little loser" Ricky Gervais shuffling around the new romantic scene, let alone assailing it as a pop sensation.
Tom Taylor, Far Out, 27th November 2021Ricky Gervais gig interrupted by fight in the audience
Ricky Gervais had to address a scuffle during his live show in London after a fight broke out in the audience.
Adam Starkey, NME, 24th November 2021Mackenzie Crook wants to cast Office stars in Gummidge
After shooting to fame 20 years ago, the stars of The Office have all gone their separate ways - with plenty of success. But Mackenzie Crook would love to bring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant back together on his own baby, Worzel Gummidge.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 4th November 2021After Life helps Hemel Hempstead earn £100,000
A council has received about £100,000 in the past six months as a result of a town being used for the filming of major TV series. Hemel Hempstead has been the setting for shows including ITV's Grantchester and two Netflix series - Ricky Gervais' After Life and Masters Of The Air.
BBC, 21st October 2021