Ricky Gervais
- 63 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Heat previews Ricky Gervais' new show Derek
Derek is an interesting and somewhat provocative comedy that will no doubt whip up a bit of a storm when it airs.
Heat Magazine, 28th March 2012It's not the first time Ronnie Corbett has perched on Graham's red couch, but when he last appeared on the show in 2009 he was sitting next to a near-hysterical Ricky Gervais. This time Hugh Grant joins the recently decorated comedian (Corbett received a CBE in the last Honours List) so it may be a more sombre conversation, presuming Grant is prepared to discuss his recent statements to the Leveson Inquiry about alleged phone hacking as well as promoting his latest film.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 16th March 2012Ricky Gervais steps up animal rights campaign
Kind-hearted Ricky Gervais has stepped up his quest to ban cosmetic testing on animals - he's launching a global campaign to end the "cruel" practice.
The Daily Express, 16th March 2012Susan Boyle on Ricky Gervais: 'He has the problem'
Susan Boyle has responded to being called a "mong" by Ricky Gervais.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 5th March 2012Interview: Stewart Francis
The Canadian comedian discusses Bill Hicks, Ricky Gervais and the other Stu Francis.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 28th February 2012Life's Too Short up for Rose d'Or award
Ricky Gervais comedy Life's Too Short is up against Channel 4's Friday Night Dinner for the best sitcom prize at this year's Rose d'Or TV awards.
BBC News, 28th February 2012Ricky Gervais attacks sexless panda in comedy rant
Funnyman Ricky Gervais is upset with pandas - because they're not doing all they can to stave off extinction.
The Daily Express, 16th February 2012Life's Too Short: Aggressively unfunny comedy failure
There's something sour and awful about Ricky Gervais' comedy these days. He used to be a sly, cheeky observer of human behavior, but his current status as a smug, self-absorbed blowhard finds its clearest expression in his new HBO show, Life's Too Short.
Maureen Ryan, The Huffington Post, 16th February 2012Britain's top comics are earning up to £20m for a tour
Peter Kay raked in £20m from last tour - more than the Beckhams earnings in last year, and Ricky Gervais, Britain's richest comedian, is now worth £32m.
Louise Eccles, Daily Mail, 13th February 2012Ricky Gervais makes guest appearance in 'Family Guy'
Ricky Gervais is providing the voice of an animated dolphin in the American comedy Family Guy.
The Sun, 9th February 2012