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 49 to 72 of 84.
9:53The woke backlash to Ricky Gervais "transphobia" outrage dissected by comedian Leo Kearse
Leo Kearse
108.9K views
14:36Ricky Gervais & Russell Brand On Spirituality & Animals
Russell Brand
101.6K views
4:08Ricky Gervais Gets Absurd Questions From His Fans | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
99.4K views
2:13Watch Host Squirm as Ricky Gervais Gives Brutal Message for Easily Offended People
Dave Rubin
97.1K views
1:41Live Coco Cam - Ricky Gervais Farewell 1.21.11 | Team Coco
Conan O'Brien
80.4K views
15:56Kerry Godliman On Kick-Starting Her Career With Ricky Gervais
Robert Brydon Jones
79.7K views
5:00Ricky Gervais’ Filthy Talk Show Games - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
76.8K views
12:24Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant's 'Office' Relationship
Neal Brennan
60.9K views
2:08Ricky Gervais Updates His "Just Sayin'" Stand-Up Contest | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
43.8K views
1:00Mark Normand Remembers When Gary Shandling Got MAD at Ricky Gervais | We Might Be Drunk
Mark Normand
41.8K views
0:37How Stephen Merchant met Ricky Gervais
Neal Brennan
37.4K views
0:38Where 'The Office' Originated (Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais)
Neal Brennan
35.1K views
1:03The Gary Shandling vs. Ricky Gervais Beef!!! | We Might Be Drunk w/ Ben Schwartz
Mark Normand
31.2K views
1:15:38Ricky Gervais și snowflakes în România | CINEȘTIECE Podcast cu Teo și Victor Băra
Claudiu Mihail Teohari
25.8K views
40:26Léteznek-e nőknek nem való munkakörök? A kiváló Ricky Gervais militáns ateizmusának kritikája
Puzsér Róbert
15.9K views
1:35Ricky Gervais Isn’t Making Lockdown Easy For His Girlfriend | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
13K views
0:39Ricky Gervais did us all a service.
Russell Brand
12.2K views
3:03Comedians Have Threesome with Ricky Gervais - Steve Hofstetter
Steve Hofstetter
9.2K views
1:26Ricky Gervais and Wife Jane Fallon at SAG Awards
Jamie Kaler
7K views
0:46I could open for Ricky Gervais at Wembley! That's the prize
Diane Spencer
2.6K views
39:05COMEDIA DESDE EL PRIVILEGIO | REACCIONANDO A RICKY GERVAIS
Gloria Rodríguez
2.5K views
0:16New Ricky Gervais James Corden feud
Adam Yenser
1.7K views
1:10:14T2. E2. Reaccionando a Supernature de Ricky Gervais SALIÓ MAL
Gloria Rodríguez
1.5K views
1:17:24Rain on Your Parade Ep 18: Ricky Gervais & Dave Chappelle
J-L Cauvin
862 viewsChannels on this page: Leo Kearse, Russell Brand, Conan O'Brien, Dave Rubin, Robert Brydon Jones, Neal Brennan, Mark Normand, Claudiu Mihail Teohari, Puzsér Róbert, Steve Hofstetter, Jamie Kaler, Diane Spencer, Gloria Rodríguez, Adam Yenser, J-L Cauvin
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.
