Born on June 25, 1961, in Reading, England, Ricky Gervais got his start in show business performing stand-up comedy, managing a rock band and working in radio, which led to his hosting a comedy-variety program, "The Ricky Gervais Show," on a London radio station.But his real breakthrough came with the sleeper U.K. television hit "The Office" -- a scathing workplace satire that spawned a U.S. sitcom by the same name -- earning Gervais an Emmy and a Golden Globe award.
Making the move to the big screen, Gervais took on roles in movies such as For Your Consideration and Night at the Museum (both 2006), but he continued his wide variety of showbiz interests, including television cameo spots and stand-up comedy tours. He followed up his TV success with "Extras," a behind-the-scenes, decidedly less-than-glamorous look at the entertainment industry, for which he took home another Emmy in 2007 for his lead role.
The Invention of LyingIn a world where no one fibs, fiction doesn't exist and people take each other at their literal word, unsuccessful screenwriter Mark gains fame and fortune -- and maybe the girl of his dreams -- by saying things that aren't true. Read More
Ghost TownBritish funnyman Ricky Gervais ("The Office," "Extras") stars in his first feature film lead as Bertram Pincus, a hapless gent who's pronounced dead, only to be brought back to life with an unexpected gift: a newfound ability to see ghosts. When Bertram crosses paths with the recently departed Frank... Read More
Night at the MuseumChaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits. Larry tries desperately to keep the museum under control, but he's fighting a... Read More
Ricky Gervais: Out of EnglandFunnyman Ricky Gervais unleashes his formidable talent on Madison Square Garden -- with political correctness taking a backseat -- in his first special for HBO, home of his Emmy-winning series "Extras." Gervais shares his thoughts on a variety of topics, including obesity, Nazis and nursery rhymes... Read More
Life's Too Short (2011) | NR | |
An Idiot Abroad (2010) | NR | |
Cemetery Junction (2010) | R | |
The Ricky Gervais Show (2010) | NR | |
The Invention of Lying (2009) | PG-13 | |
PG | ||
Ghost Town (2008) | PG-13 | |
NR | ||
Stardust (2007) | PG-13 | |
NR | ||
NR | ||
PG | ||
For Your Consideration (2006) | PG-13 | |
The Office (U.S.) (2005) | TV-14 | |
Extras (2005) | TV-MA | |
Valiant (2005) | G | |
The Office (U.K.) (2001) | NR | |
NR | ||
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