Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Picture: Derek looking dapper for new series
Derek Noakes has smartened up his act (or rather appearance) for the first full series of Ricky Gervais's new comedy.
The Sun, 15th August 2012Ricky Gervais starts filming new comedy series, Derek
Derek Noakes is on a mission - to save Broadhill Care Home. The simpleton, played by comedian Ricky Gervais, can be seen clutching a clipboard with a petition attached to it, in shots of the cast filming new Channel 4 show Derek.
Angharad Llewllyn, The Sun, 13th August 2012Tube Talk Gold: Extras
It seems crazy now that we've seen him take down celebrities at the Golden Globes, smooch Jennifer Garner and Téa Leoni in Hollywood films and embark on sell-out stand-up tours, but there was a time when Ricky Gervais was being painted as a one-hit wonder.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 4th August 2012Ricky Gervais reveals new online language project
Ricky Gervais is working on an internet project called Learn English With Ricky Gervais.
British Comedy Guide, 30th July 2012How will Stephen Merchant fare without Ricky Gervais?
Earlier this week it was announced that Stephen Merchant had been commissioned to write, produce and star in a pilot for HBO entitled Hello Ladies.
Pete Strauss, The Huffington Post, 25th July 2012Shaun Williamson: I owe Ricky Gervais a lot
Shaun Williamson, aka Barry from EastEnders, has spoken about his involvement in the upcoming Life's Too Short special, admitting that he owes Ricky Gervais 'a lot'.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 14th July 2012This animated rendering of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington's weird podcast ponderings still makes for great late-night viewing. This time around they discuss the Ancient Greeks and what it would be like if Karl was president of society. Heaven help us.
Metro, 10th July 2012No takers for Ricky Gervais painting
When Ricky Gervais donated one of his own paintings to a charity auction, it was expected to raise a valuable four-figure sum to help cancer sufferers. But by the time bidding ended this weekend, his work, Sunset Cityscape, had failed to attract a single bid.
Chortle, 9th July 2012Ricky Gervais announces three large scale arena dates
The comedian and writer of The Office has announced three performances in venues with a capacity of between 7,500 and 9,000.
Will Humphries, The Telegraph, 5th July 2012Ricky Gervais interview
Ricky Gervais tells Metro why critics are wrong when they say Derek, his new comedy series about a care home worker, mocks people with learning difficulties.
Andrew Williams, Metro, 27th June 2012