Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Why can't Ricky Gervais leave David Brent alone?
At the heart of Slough's finest comedy creation is the notion of not outstaying your welcome. So why is Gervais reviving The Office for the big screen?
Alex Hess, The Guardian, 9th December 2015The Kennedys claims RT comedy show champion title
BBC comedy The Kennedys has toppled Ricky Gervais' Derek to become Radio Times Comedy Show Champion 2015.
Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 9th December 2015Ricky Gervais: I love playing David Brent
"I think he's even funnier and sadder in his later years. But he's still trying. That's what I like about him"
Kasia Delgado, Radio Times, 23rd November 20159 things we want to see in the David Brent movie (Link expired)
Here are all the cringey moments, musical medleys, and guest appearances we want to see in the new film from Ricky Gervais.
Jordan Sims, WOW247, 23rd November 2015Ricky Gervais joins 'Blazing Samurai'
Ricky Gervais, who recently signed a deal to host his fourth Golden Globes ceremony in January, will voice the villainous Ika Chu, a cat who plans to rid the town of Kakamucho of its feline inhabitants.
Screen Daily, 4th November 2015Which The Office stars won't be in Life On The Road?
Ricky Gervais's film Life On The Road, which is scheduled for release in August 2016, focuses on the music career of deluded office manager David Brent from his maiden TV series The Office (2001 - 2003). But it will not feature the original actors from the series Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook, it has been confirmed.
The Telegraph, 2nd November 2015Profile: Gervais is back - who will he offend now?
Viewers have been warned to "fasten their seatbelts" after it was announced that Ricky Gervais is to host Hollywood's Golden Globe awards next year.
The National (Scotland), 28th October 2015Ricky Gervais to host Golden Globes for fourth time
Ricky Gervais is to return for the fourth time as the host of Hollywood's Annual Golden Globe Awards.
BBC News, 27th October 2015Ricky Gervais painting sells for more than Van Gogh
Ricky Gervais is not just a comedian and writer, he's also a successful artist. On Sunday his painting 'Sunset Cityscape' sold for £1,900 (including auction fees, commission and VAT) to an anonymous bidder. To compare, Vincent van Gogh sold one painting in his lifetime: The Red Vineyard went for 400 Francs in 1890, the equivalent of around £690 today.
Radio Times, 26th October 2015Ricky Gervais signs Coldplay's Chris Martin to his film
A David Brent movie wouldn't be complete without a killer soundtrack and creator Ricky Gervais has called on a rather famous friend to help out: Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 17th October 2015