About Ricky Gervais
Ricky Dene Gervais (born June 25, 1961, at Battle Hospital in Reading, Berkshire) is an English comedian, actor, writer, and television producer. The son of a French-Canadian laborer father and an English mother, he grew up in Whitley, Reading, was educated at Ashmead Comprehensive School, and earned a philosophy degree at University College London. He first attempted a career in music as singer of the new-wave act Seona Dancing in the 1980s before the band was dropped by its label, and he later managed the then-unknown band Suede.
Gervais turned to comedy in the mid-to-late 1990s and, with Stephen Merchant, co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the BBC sitcom "The Office" (2001-2003), playing office manager David Brent, followed by "Extras" (2005-2007), "Derek" (2012-2014), and "After Life" (2019-2020), all of which he also created and wrote. He served as executive producer and made cameo appearances in the American adaptation of "The Office." Gervais hosted the Golden Globe Awards ceremony five times, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2020, becoming known for pointed, often controversial opening monologues targeting Hollywood.
Videos (286)
Videos 1 to 24 of 286.
19:30After Life Season 2 Outtakes | After Life Season 2 | Bloopers | Ricky Gervais
13.1M views
18:26Pilot | Learn English with Ricky Gervais
11M views![Brent and Johnson - Equality Street [Official Music Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XmTV62mE1PA/hqdefault.jpg)
2:57Brent and Johnson - Equality Street [Official Music Video]
8.7M views
10:19The Return of Brent
2.2M views
6:55Life On The Road | Learn Guitar With David Brent
1.9M views
14:57Ricky Gervais Explains The BIG Problem With Noah's Ark | Out Of England
1.6M views
3:22David Brent - Lady Gypsy: Official Music Video
1.4M views
1:13:51Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 - The Stand-Up Special | FULL LIVE SHOW
1.3M views
5:42Ain't No Trouble | Learn Guitar With David Brent
1.3M views
3:27Elmo Visits Ricky Gervais' Office
1.3M views
5:20Ricky Gervais and Louis C. K. go to New York... and Back
1.1M views
6:48An Idiot Appeal | Comic Relief
1M views
5:31Free Love Freeway | Learn Guitar With David Brent
992.6K views
1:33The Line That Broke Martin Freeman!
974K views
5:22Spaceman Came Down | Learn Guitar With David Brent
869.3K views
5:20Ooh La La | Learn Guitar With David Brent
847.6K views
2:21The FIRST EVER Office Sketch Written!
797.2K views
10:03Outtakes - Series 1 | Derek
792.2K views
1:03:46The 25 Greatest David Brent Moments | Ricky Gervais Celebrates 25 Years of The Office
668.7K views
0:58BRENT'S BACK TRAILER
662K views
5:35Ricky Gervais | Night Of Too Many Stars
651.5K views
4:40The Making of Equality Street
619.5K views
7:06Slough | Learn Guitar With David Brent
579.1K views
1:58They Actually Thought BRICKS Would Help
566.6K viewsGuest appearances (84)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ricky Gervais.
Guest appearances 25 to 48 of 84.
4:55Watch Ricky Gervaisโs BRUTAL Takedown Of Woke Celebrities
Russell Brand
473.2K views
9:45Ricky Gervais - โAfter Lifeโ & Being Sensible During the Pandemic | The Daily Social Distancing Show
Jon Stewart
445.5K views
17:32Drag Queen Protest Ends In Tragedy, Ricky Gervais Cancelled and WW3
Isaac Butterfield
403.5K views
2:05Ricky Gervais Is A Twitter Pro | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
395.8K views
1:55Ricky Gervais Tricks Audience Into Admitting the Truth of Illegal Immigrants
Dave Rubin
387.5K views
10:32Ricky Gervais & Russell Brand Chat The Office, Comedy & Class!
Russell Brand
370.2K views
7:39Ricky Gervais Treats His Body Like An Old Car | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
345.3K views
5:04Ricky Gervais Lists The Late Night Hosts He'd Like To Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
326.1K views
18:05Ricky Gervais on Religion & The Age Of Dogma
Russell Brand
291.3K views
2:14THIS is Why Ricky Gervais Isn't Cancelled
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
291.2K views
2:51Ricky Gervais Has Some Serious Fun with Local Affiliates: Digital Exclusive
Seth Meyers
282.6K views
5:33Ricky Gervais Negotiated What to Call Judi Denchโs Privates at the Golden Globes
Seth Meyers
270.6K views
26:08Ashley Jensen on Ricky Gervais, Samuel L. Jackson and David Bowie
Robert Brydon Jones
267K views
2:05Ricky Gervais Announces The Just Sayin' Stand-Up Contest | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
254.6K views
1:00Ricky Gervais Tricks Audience Into Admitting the Truth of Illegal Immigrants
Dave Rubin
251.4K views
2:52Portia Doubleday Is Desperate To Meet Ricky Gervais | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
245.1K views
5:12Ricky Gervais on Revisiting His Office Character David Brent
Seth Meyers
242.9K views
4:41Ricky Gervais Mistook a Snakeskin for a Used Condom
Seth Meyers
237.7K views
3:32Ricky Gervais Has a Perfect Response to Celebs Telling You How to Vote
Dave Rubin
212.9K views
4:40Ricky Gervais Shares What Aging Has Done to His Body
Seth Meyers
209K views
6:08Ricky Gervais Isnโt Worried About His Controversial Stand-Up Jokes Aging
Seth Meyers
159K views
5:18Ricky Gervais On How He Wants To Die | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
130.2K views
1:46Fin Taylor on being "too edgy" and Ricky Gervais comparisons.
Stuart Goldsmith
117.6K views
3:05Ricky Gervais On His Elderly "Derek" Co-Stars | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
114.6K viewsChannels on this page: Russell Brand, Jon Stewart, Isaac Butterfield, Conan O'Brien, Dave Rubin, Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin, Seth Meyers, Robert Brydon Jones, Stuart Goldsmith
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ricky Gervais born?
Ricky Dene Gervais was born on June 25, 1961, at Battle Hospital in Reading, Berkshire, and grew up in Whitley, Reading.
What did Ricky Gervais do before comedy?
Before comedy, Ricky Gervais tried a career in music as singer of the new-wave act Seona Dancing in the 1980s, and he later managed the then-unknown band Suede.
Where did Ricky Gervais study?
Ricky Gervais was educated at Ashmead Comprehensive School and earned a philosophy degree at University College London.
Who created The Office with Ricky Gervais?
Ricky Gervais co-created, co-wrote and starred in the BBC sitcom The Office (2001 to 2003) with Stephen Merchant, playing office manager David Brent.
What other series has Ricky Gervais created?
After The Office, Ricky Gervais created and wrote Extras (2005 to 2007), Derek (2012 to 2014) and After Life (2019 to 2020).
Was Ricky Gervais involved in the American version of The Office?
Yes. Ricky Gervais served as executive producer of the American adaptation of The Office and made cameo appearances in it.
When did Ricky Gervais host the Golden Globe Awards?
Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2020, and became known for pointed, often controversial opening monologues targeting Hollywood.
What is Ricky Gervais's family background?
Ricky Gervais is the son of a French-Canadian laborer father and an English mother.
