Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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How far is too far?
The art of comedy is an inherently complex thing, with those who proclaim themselves as 'comedians' working hard to keep up with the ever-changing tastes of their audiences. A discipline that works off of shock, with comedians often earning the accidental laugh of shock or humiliation. Yet the scandalous side of comedy has reached a disconnect within an increasingly socially-aware world correlating with growing complaints from both sides. As some audiences condemn the use of offensive humour which ridicules certain subsections of society, the other half of society rally against this condemnation, proclaiming the 'death of comedy' as we know it.
Eilidh Renfrew, Forge Press, 17th September 2024Ricky Gervais material shown in hearing for men accused of Nazi salute outside Jewish museum
In Australia, three men accused of performing Nazi salutes outside a Jewish museum told police it was a joke, with one man claiming he was copying Ricky Gervais' comedy material.
Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The Independent, 16th September 2024Ricky Gervais is locked in planning row with his neighbours over plans for 'noisy' tennis court
Ricky Gervais' neighbours are not amused by his plans for a 'noisy' tennis court with seating for fans at his new £14 million-plus home.
Richard Eden, Daily Mail, 10th September 2024Ricky Gervais' production firm nets £8.4million - but only pays himself £482
He had taken £3.85million out of Derek Productions the previous year. But The Office creator, 63, was content with his piddling payday for the year ending November 2023, according to accounts filed at Companies House last week.
Amir Razavi, The Sun, 7th September 2024Why can't incredibly successful entertainers like Ricky Gervais ever take criticism?
As the comedian and writer seemingly reacts to an old Stewart Lee takedown by showing off his streaming numbers, Roisin O'Connor wonders why he's so desperate to prove his worth.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 24th August 2024Robin Ince: Ricky Gervais was a bully
Robin Ince has said Ricky Gervais effectively bullied him during their time touring together. The Infinite Monkey Cage host was Gervais's friend and support act in the early 2000s, but revealed they have not spoken since he urged the star to reconsider his jokes mocking trans people.
Chortle, 17th July 2024Ricky Gervais assembles cast for cat-based animation series
Ricky Gervais is overseeing a new animated series about "a bunch of cats", a project that sees him reunited with After Life stars including Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tom Basden, Tony Way and Diane Morgan.
British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2024Ricky Gervais asks fans to help him "make a few quid" in cheeky birthday request
Ricky Gervais has marked his 63rd birthday with a cheeky Instagram post. The Office star shared a short clip with his four million followers jokingly asking for help to make "a few quid" on his big day. The video, which has now racked up more than 7,000 likes, starts with Gervais singing "Happy Birthday" to himself against a white background.
Lauren Haughey, The Mirror, 25th June 2024Ricky Gervais has every right to ridicule trans activists
Standing up to orthodoxies is what comedians do best.
Stephen Knight, Spiked, 29th May 2024Ricky Gervais: Fans complain as Christchurch tickets sell online
Fans of Ricky Gervais have been left "angry" after queuing for tickets for his new show that sold out online in minutes.
BBC, 10th May 2024