Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais tells celebs to stop complaining
When pop star Sam Smith broke down in tears on Instagram in his £12million house, complaining about being in isolation, there was one man the singer was not getting sympathy from.
Funnyman Ricky Gervais says celebrities, including himself, should not be whining about having to stay indoors. Instead, he says, Britain should be lining up on a Thursday evening to applaud our NHS heroes.
Andy Halls, The Sun, 13th April 2020How death enlivened British TV comedy
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon have gone all existential in The Trip to Greece. But they're far from the only British comics riffing on the brevity of our existence
Alex Hess, The Guardian, 4th March 2020Gervais denies 'awkward encounter' with Caitlyn Jenner
Ricky Gervais has denied reports that he had an awkward run-in with Caitlyn Jenner at the National Television Awards.
Clémence Michallon, The Independent, 30th January 2020Face it, Mrs Brown's Boys is funnier than smug Gervais
Our columnist has a sneaky confession to make after the public outcry over Mrs Brown's Boys' fifth National Television Award win over Fleabag and Ricky Gervais's Netflix comedy After Life.
Anila Baig, The Mirror, 30th January 2020Comedy.co.uk Awards 2019 winners revealed
The results of the 14th annual Comedy.co.uk Awards have been revealed. Good Omens, After Life, Susan Calman and Would I Lie To You? are amongst the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 27th January 2020Ricky Gervais & Jeremy Clarkson are no laughing matter
The two sayers of the unsayable have had a busy week. But can the Golden Globes host survive Sarah Vine's praise, asks Stewart Lee.
Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 12th January 2020Golden Globes 2020: Ricky Gervais's best jokes
From the moment Ricky Gervais walked on stage at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, it was clear he was taking no prisoners.
BBC, 6th January 2020Gervais is wrong: political engagement's essential
Stars such as Russell Crowe, Michelle Williams and Joaquin Phoenix were right to ignore his request - the time for silence on issues more pressing than showbiz has long passed.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 6th January 2020Review: Ricky Gervais's speech at Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais's limp Golden Globes jokes were satire with the safety catch on.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 6th January 2020Ricky Gervais bursts Hollywood's woke bubble
"Come up, accept your little award, thank your agent and your god, and f**k off."
Spiked, 6th January 2020