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Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

English comedian, actor, director, producer, musician, writer, and former radio presenter

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Birthdate
June 25, 1961
Birthplace
Reading, Berkshire
Reading, Berkshire
Nationality
Author of
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The World of Karl Pilkington
The Office (American TV series)
The Office (American TV series)
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More Flanimals
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Flanimals
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Flanimals of the Deep
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The Office
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Creator of
The Office (UK) (2001-2003)
The Office (UK) (2001-2003)
Director of (Film)
The Invention of Lying
The Invention of Lying
Location
Earth, Texas
Earth, Texas
Educated at
University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
Also Known As
a fervent supporter of gay rights who has praised the introduction of same-sex marriage in England
Awards Received
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
BAFTA Award
BAFTA Award
Emmy Awards
Emmy Awards
British Independent Film Awards
British Independent Film Awards
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Rose d'Or
Rose d'Or
Occupation
Comedian
Comedian
Actor
Actor
Writer
Writer
Musician
Musician
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Radio personality
Radio personality
Film director
Film director
Film producer
Film producer
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ISNI
00000000797858320
Open Library ID
OL1391602A0
VIAF
858266320

Other attributes

Birth Name
Ricky Dene Gervais
Citizenship
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Genre
Satire
Satire
Comedy music
Comedy music
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New wave music
Black comedy
Black comedy
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Cringe comedy
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Observational comedy
Insult comedy
Insult comedy
Partner
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Jane Fallon
Wikidata ID
Q23517
Overview

Ricky Gervais is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of occupations including Actor, Writer, Musician, Comedian, Screenwriter, Radio personality, Film director, Film producer, Television director, Television producer, and Television presenter. Gervais was born on June 25, 1961, in Reading, Berkshire and holds citizenship in the United Kingdom. He is an alumnus of the University College London (UCL).

Ricky Gervais, whose birth name is Ricky Dene Gervais, is the creator of the popular television series The Office (UK) that aired from 2001 to 2003 . Gervais has also authored several books, including Flanimals, More Flanimals, and The World of Karl Pilkington. He was involved as a writer for The Office (American TV series). Gervais's comedy genres include new wave music, black comedy, cringe comedy, observational comedy, satire, insult comedy, and comedy music.

In his personal life, Gervais is partnered with Jane Fallon and has an alias as a fervent supporter of gay rights who has praised the introduction of same-sex marriage in England. Over the years, Ricky Gervais has received several awards, including BAFTA Award, British Independent Film Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Rose d'Or, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Gervais has also directed the film titled The Invention of Lying.

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