Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Twitter suspends Ricky Gervais's cat
Following the suspension of Donald Trump's Twitter account the social media giant last night suspended the account of Pickle, the cat belonging to Ricky Gervais.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th January 2021Ricky Gervais was asked to do stand-up show in space
Ricky Gervais was offered the chance to be the first comedian to do a stand up show in space.
The Office actor revealed he was asked to perform a 15-minute set in space but declined as he didn't want to take the "risk" as he was "careful crossing the road".
Perth Now, 10th January 2021London Zoo rejects Gervais's wish to be fed to lions
The straight-talking comedian recently shocked fans by saying he wanted to be fed to the lions at London Zoo after his death in order to "give something back" to the animal kingdom. But sadly, Ricky's generous donation has been refused by the 193-year-old animal park - because they say he wouldn't make a particularly appetising meal.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 7th January 2021Ricky Gervais fears he will get 'cancelled' in 10 years
Ricky Gervais has promised he will continue to perform stand-up from a park bench in the event he is cancelled by the younger generation in the future.
Ailbhe MacMahon & Paul Robins, Daily Star, 3rd January 2021Spare us Frankie Boyle's lecture on offensive comedy
That Gervais's unwoke material has caused outrage is hardly surprising. These days it doesn't take much. That Frankie Boyle - a man who made his name off of sixth-formerish sick jokes - has also decided to pile in is another story entirely. For whatever you might allege about Gervais, it can doubly be said of Boyle.
Tom Slater, The Spectator, 30th December 2020Frankie Boyle calls Gervais lazy for trans people jokes
"I would like him to have the same respect for trans people as he has for animals".
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 29th December 2020Boyle accused of hypocrisy over trans jokes
Frankie Boyle has slammed Ricky Gervais over his jokes about trans people. But his comments provoked an immediate backlash among the After Life creator's fans - who accused Boyle of hypocrisy given his track record on transgressive jokes.
Chortle, 29th December 2020Staged and After Life win I Talk Telly Awards
Staged starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, and Ricky Gervais comedy After Life, both won two awards each in the I Talk Telly Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 6th December 2020Ricky Gervais to accept Finger Award
The winners of this year's annual Finger Awards will be announced on Friday, December 4 at 4pm at an online ceremony. In advance of the ceremony it has been announced that Ricky Gervais has been awarded a 'special contribution to comedy' Finger Award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th November 2020I Talk Telly Awards 2020 nominations
After Life, Friday Night Dinner, Gavin & Stacey, Ghosts, Home, Inside No. 9, Man Like Mobeen and This Country are amongst the nominees for the I Talk Telly Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2020