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.
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0:22Ricky Gervais and a bakers dozen
Jim Meskimen
734 views
8:11Brendon Burns - Ricky Gervais contoversy pt 1
Brendon Burns
491 views
1:20Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2021 | Day 338 | Ricky Gervais
Jim Meskimen
329 views
1:43Russell Crowe and Ricky Gervais Read Your Fortune | Day 117 | 2019
Jim Meskimen
306 views
2:02Jay Leno and Ricky Gervais Read Your Fortune | Day 116 | 2019
Jim Meskimen
277 views
1:40Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2024 | Day 5 | Ricky Gervais
Jim Meskimen
276 views
1:55Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2021 | Day 314 | Ricky Gervais
Jim Meskimen
242 views
2:19Johnny Carson and Ricky Gervais Read Your Fortune | Day 115 | 2019
Jim Meskimen
215 views
5:31Brendon Burns - Ricky Gervais controversy pt 2
Brendon Burns
214 views
2:06Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2020 | Day 296 | Ricky Gervais
Jim Meskimen
207 views
1:24Ricky Gervais and Boris Karloff Read Your Fortune | Day 304
Jim Meskimen
155 views
28:07Ngobrolin Ricky Gervais Mortality ft Fachri
Popon Kerok
125 viewsChannels on this page: Jim Meskimen, Brendon Burns, Popon Kerok
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.
