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.

Future work

Gervais has also written an episode of The Simpsons (due to air February 2006), and has guest-starred in Alias (the season three episode "Façade"). He has also appeared several times on The Late Show With David Letterman, becoming the British comedian with the most appearences ever on the show.

Related Topics:
The Simpsons - 2006 - Alias - Façade - The Late Show With David Letterman

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