Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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The best Christmas comedy of 2016
Need comic relief during the holiday season? Vic and Bob's catchphrase-heavy nonsense and Stewart Lee's shameless nostalgia are among the top offerings.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th November 2016David Brent: Life On The Road review
Ricky Gervais has recaptured the essence of The Office in an adventure that was probably not needed but is certainly not unnecessary, and I am grateful that the character of David Brent has been revived, with live dates for next year having already sold out.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 14th September 2016David Brent: Still chasing the fame
Life on the Road is Ricky Gervais's last stab at the mainstream.
Christian Butler, Spiked, 3rd September 2016Why we're now laughing AT Ricky Gervais, not WITH him
The comic's new film's been panned and he's morphing into the narcissistic buffoon who made him famous.
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 3rd September 2016Picture: Ricky Gervais strips to his pants in new house
Ricky Gervais recently moved into a stunning new £10.8million mansion - and he's celebrated by shedding his clothes and posing in nothing but some tiny Speedo-style pants.
The Mirror, 25th August 2016Ricky Gervais' new £10.8 million house
Removal men were snapped lugging gym gear, including a punchbag and rowing machine, into his new £10.8million home.
The Mirror, 21st August 2016David Brent - Life on the Road review
Ricky Gervais's comic creation is back, but the repetitive humour makes it torturous.
Wendy Ide, The Observer, 21st August 2016Ricky Gervais interview
'David Brent is all about white, middle-class male angst'.
Craig McLean, The Telegraph, 20th August 2016Gervais: Why David Brent uses the 'N word' in new film
Ricky Gervais has explained this reason for his character David Brent's use of the 'N word' in new film David Brent: Life on the Road. The actor and comedian said Brent was not racist, but was "accidently offensive because he wants to please everyone". Gervais spoke to 5 live's Sam Walker along with his co-star Doc Brown who said he "didn't feel uncomfortable" but understood use of the word was "always going to rub someone up the wrong way".
Sam Walker, BBC News, 19th August 2016Ricky Gervais interview: 'How David Bowie made me laugh
On the eve of David Brent: Life on the Road, Ricky Gervais discusses his friendship with David Bowie - and some of the rock star's best gags.
The Big Issue, 16th August 2016