Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is a comic writer and performer who grew up in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. Gervais has recently achieved mainstream fame, enjoying success with his award-winning BBC2 television programme The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with long-term friend and collaborator Stephen Merchant. As well as writing and directing the show, Gervais also played the lead role of David Brent. In 2005, Gervais returned to BBC Television with his new sitcom, Extras.

Accolades

In 2003, Gervais was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.

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2003 - The Observer - 50 funniest

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In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted amongst the top 50 comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders.

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2005 - The Comedian's Comedian

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Gervais has received a plethora of awards for his work on The Office, most notably two Golden Globes (one for acting, one for the show itself), as well as numerous BAFTAs and British Comedy Awards, amongst others. His rise in the USA is largely attributed to his success at the Golden Globes.

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Golden Globes - BAFTA - USA

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He also released a children's book, entitled Flanimals.

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