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 25 to 48 of 286.
18:16Pilot (Subtitled) | Learn English with Ricky Gervais
547.9K views
3:00The Office Scene That Took 25+ Takes!
463.2K views
5:56Lonely Cowboy | Learn Guitar With David Brent
459.1K views
5:46Thank F*** it's Friday | Learn Guitar With David Brent
454.9K views
1:39Learn Guitar With David Brent | Teaser
445.1K views
1:04Netflix Advert
439.2K views
6:43Ricky, Steve and Karl answer BAFTA's questions
431.6K views
2:18A Froggy Day In London Town | Life's Too Short
402.8K views
2:58How Robert De Niro Ended Up On Extras
375.8K views
8:01Outtakes | The Office UK
374K views
1:29The Iconic Series Two Opener From The Office UK
353.6K views
4:59Keith's Appraisal (With Outtakes) | Ricky Gervais Celebrates 25 Years of The Office
353.5K views
5:15You're Why I Breathe | Learn Guitar With David Brent
334.8K views
2:45David Brent Gets Told Off By Neil
325.5K views
1:57Ricky Gervais Roasts Oscar Wilde...
301.5K views
2:24"Slough" by David Brent - Official Video
289.8K views
2:07Is This The Most Uncomfortable Moment in The Office?
286K views
1:36“Make a Wish” | Armageddon | Stand-Up Bits
282.5K views
10:07Ricky and Steve | Comic Relief 2009
280.9K views
10:15Ricky Gervais Destroys Children's Tales | Politics
256.3K views
2:30Everything is political, says Ricky Gervais
246.1K views
2:59The Moment David Bowie Caught Ricky Impersonating Him
243K views
6:05Ricky Gervais Went To See Ken Dodd And Saw THIS | Science
239.9K views
2:51David Brent & Foregone Conclusion - Children In Need 2016
230.4K viewsGuest appearances (84)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ricky Gervais.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 84.
1:09:55Ricky Gervais & Russell Brand: God VS Atheism - Full Episode
Russell Brand
3.8M views
5:00Louis CK Ricky Gervais in episode 3 of LOUIE on FX TUESDAYS 11pm
Louis C.K.
3.7M views
3:19Ricky Gervais Wouldn't Kill Baby Hitler
Seth Meyers
3.1M views
3:00Ricky Gervais On His Scandinavian Comedy Tour | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
3M views
2:10The Ricky Gervais Joke That's Too Hot For The Golden Globes | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.7M views
4:47Ricky Gervais & Conan Take A Bubble Bath | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.9M views
10:56Ricky Gervais Can’t Wait for Humanity to Be Wiped Out
Seth Meyers
1.9M views
3:08Ricky Gervais Explains The Mind Of Karl Pilkington | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.7M views
2:58Ricky Gervais Has Beef with Louis CK - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
1.7M views
12:33Ricky Gervais on Avoiding the Doctor, Getting Older, Star on Walk of Fame & Guinness World Record
Jimmy Kimmel
1.4M views
2:21Ricky Gervais Wants To Play A Supervillain | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.3M views
5:53Ricky Gervais Struggles To Hide His Anger When He's Asked This Question
Russell Brand
1.3M views
10:37Ricky Gervais & Russell Brand Discuss God & Atheism
Russell Brand
1M views
2:32Ricky Gervais Is A Master Of Flattering Self Portraits | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
977.7K views
2:52Ricky Gervais Teaches Conan & Andy To Play "A**hole Or Elbow" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
971.8K views
4:46Ricky Gervais Looks Like Cats | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
801.7K views
6:22Ricky Gervais - “Child Support” & A Few Brilliant People to Save the World | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
666.7K views
3:48Ricky Gervais, Conan & Andy Make A Man-Wich | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
665.7K views
6:29Ricky Gervais Carries Earplugs with Him Because Everything Annoys Him
Seth Meyers
615.2K views
21:17Ricky Gervais Full Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
594.6K views
1:43Ricky Gervais' Brilliant Plan for Donald Trump
Seth Meyers
589.9K views
3:36Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Super Humble Ricky Gervais
Jimmy Kimmel
579.4K views
33:23Listen to the Audience Squirm as Ricky Gervais Humiliates Woke CEO | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
568.7K views
2:55Ricky Gervais Loves Twitter Battles | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
479.4K viewsChannels on this page: Russell Brand, Louis C.K., Seth Meyers, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, Dave Rubin
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.
