Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Ricky Gervais is the funniest man alive
In a sprawling, over-the-top Observer exclusive just before the Emmys, the creator and star of ]Derek talks about white angst, Laurel & Hardy and the Golden Globes.
Jacques Hyzagi, New York Observer, 19th August 2015Ricky Gervais wins RadioTimes.com Comedy Champion 2015
A hard-fought final saw a staggering 1.8 million votes cast as the Derek star saw off Catherine Tate to be named the people's favourite TV comedy star of the year.
Radio Times, 6th August 2015Ricky Gervais condemns Faroe Islands for killing whales
Ricky Gervias has slammed the Faroe Islands after a graphic video showing the slaughtering of whales emerged. As part of the Faroe Islands' annual summer hunt, it has been estimated that around 150 whales were killed.
Tasha Hegarty, Digital Spy, 25th July 20157 animals Ricky Gervais doesn't care if you kill
In the last couple of days Ricky Gervais has used his Twitter feed to bring to our attention instances of cruelty against beagles, bulls, chimpanzees, and pilot whales.
So what animals are you allowed to kill in bizarre and horrific ways, without risking Ricky plastering your face all over social media, and suggesting people hunt you?
Metro, 25th July 2015Ricky Gervais among Brits leading Emmy charge
Gervais has been nominated in the category for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie for the Derek Special.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 16th July 2015Who is Doc Brown?
Doc Brown - AKA Ben Bailey Smith - is a man on the up. The rapper and comedian is co-starring with Ricky Gervais in the new film Life on the Road... and he has a very young following as well
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 11th July 2015Ricky Gervais does Office film without Stephen Merchant
Ricky Gervais will reportedly make The Office movie without the help of Stephen Merchant.
Hollywood News, 23rd June 2015Video: Ricky Gervais on humour
"It's my favorite thing, making the ordinary extraordinary. I think that resonates more, and then the funny is sort of easy."
Annie Howard, Hollywood Reporter, 20th June 2015Ricky Gervais finally secures funding for new film
Life on the Road will follow the salesman/wannabe rock star David Brent as he attempts to break into the music business with his band, Foregone Conclusion.
Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 13th May 2015Ricky Gervais hunter row accelerates
A female game hunter who found herself in the sights of animal-lover Ricky Gervais has accused the comedian of using his "power and influence" to target women in her industry and of sparking a raft of death and rape threats against her and her family.
Sara C Nelson, The Huffington Post, 17th April 2015