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Ricky Gervais

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Birthdate
June 25, 1961
Birthplace
Reading, Berkshire, England
Height
5 feet 8 inches
Notable Projects
The Invention of Lying, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Professions
Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

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10 Best British Stand-Up Comedy Specials, According To IMDb

Looking for the best stand-up comedy specials from across the pond? IMDb s have cast their vote to make up this round-up.

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Ricky Gervais’ New Netflix Special Slammed As Anti-Trans By LGBTQ Group

The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD slams comedian Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix special, SuperNature, as "dangerous" and "anti-trans."

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After Life: The Main Characters, Ranked By Intelligence

From Tony to Emma to Brandy the dog, these characters in Ricky Gervais' afterlife proved their book-smarts and emotional intelligence.

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10 Actors That Have Been In Multiple Ricky Gervais Projects

As Ricky Gervais has built up his catalog of work, there's been some familiar faces from more than one project.

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10 Best Characters From Ricky Gervais' Work

Ricky Gervais has a strong catalog of work, which includes so many brilliant characters, some of which stand out from the rest.

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The 10 Best Quotes From The Ricky Gervais Show

The "left button." The "blind moth." Karl's reservoir of information and opinions is limitless on the Ricky Gervais Show. These are its best quotes.

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Mass Effect's Conversations Were Inspired By Ricky Gervais' Extras

Mass Effect's conversations were inspired by Ricky Gervais' Extras show, which used uncomfortably close camera angles for comedy, unlike the RPG.

Kate Winslet, Ricky Gervais, Samuel L Jackson, Ben Stiller in Extras
Extras: 10 Funniest Celebrity Guest Appearances

Every guest star in Extras plays a fictional version of themselves to astoundingly funny effect - and these 10 performances are the crème de la crème.

Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, and David Bowie in Extras
Extras: The 10 Funniest Scenes From The Ricky Gervais Series

Extras is Ricky Gervais' hilarious series that followed The Office in the UK, but it doesn't get the same attention. Here are its funniest moments.

The Office UK: 10 Saddest Things About David Brent, Ranked

David Brent is one of the cringiest characters in TV history, but what aspects of Ricky Gervais' character on The Office UK are actually really sad?

Ricky Gervais’ 10 Best Roles According To IMDb

Ricky Gervais is best known for The Office, but he's a very accomplished actor as well. These are his 10 best roles, according to IMDb.

After Life: 10 Of Tony’s Biggest Mistakes In Season 1

Ricky Gervais' character on After Life, Tony, is a man who continually makes big mistakes. From helping a man die to mocking others, here's his worst.

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Ricky Gervais: His 10 Best Roles, Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes

This article will list Gervais' 10 best roles across movies and TV according to Rotten Tomatoes (not counting appearances as himself).

After Life: 10 Tear-Jerker Moments From Season 1

Netflix's After Life showcased a new side to Ricky Gervais. Dark comedy met raw emotion, culminating in a season one filled with tear-jerker moments.