Ricky Gervais |
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Ricky Dene Gervais was born in a suburb of Reading, Berkshire, to Eva Sophia (House) and Lawrence Raymond Gervais, who was a hod carrier and labourer. His father was born in Ontario, Canada, of French-Canadian descent, and his mother was English. He was educated at Ashmead Comprehensive School and went on to study at University College, London, ...
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Writer (51 credits)
After Life
(TV Series) (written by - 12 episodes, 2019 - 2020) (creator - 6 episodes, 2019)
- Episode #2.6
(2020)
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- Episode #2.5
(2020)
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- Episode #2.4
(2020)
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- Episode #2.3
(2020)
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- Episode #2.2
(2020)
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Konttori
(TV Series) (based on the BBC format created by - 18 episodes, 2018 - 2019) (creator - 8 episodes, 2017) (based on the original screenplay by - 3 episodes, 2017)
- Vappu
(2019)
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- Epäsosiaalinen media
(2019)
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- Kolme sisarta
(2019)
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- Ystävänpäivä
(2019)
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- Konfliktinhallinta
(2019)
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Derek
(TV Series) (creator - 14 episodes, 2012 - 2014) (written by - 14 episodes, 2012 - 2014)
- Christmas Special
(2014)
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- Episode #2.6
(2014)
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- Episode #2.5
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- Episode #2.4
(2014)
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- Episode #2.3
(2014)
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2013
Learn Guitar with David Brent
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Ooh La La
(2013)
- Life on the Road
(2013)
The Office
(TV Series) (creator - 187 episodes, 2005 - 2013) (written by - 1 episode, 2006) (based on the BBC series "The Office" created by - 1 episode, 2005) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 2005)
- Finale
(2013)
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- A.A.R.M.
(2013)
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- Livin' the Dream
(2013)
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- Paper Airplane
(2013)
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- Stairmageddon
(2013)
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Life's Too Short
(TV Series) (creator - 8 episodes, 2011 - 2013) (written by - 5 episodes, 2011 - 2013) (writer - 3 episodes, 2011)
- Easter Special
(2013)
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- Episode #1.7
(2011)
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- Episode #1.6
(2011)
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- Episode #1.5
(2011)
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- Episode #1.4
(2011)
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2012-2013
Kontoret
(TV Series) (based on the BBC series "The Office" created by - 18 episodes)
- Brännboll
(2013)
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- Psykologi
(2013)
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- Näsorna
(2013)
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- SKH-dagen
(2013)
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- Hudiksvall
(2013)
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The Ricky Gervais Show
(TV Series) (creator: the original audio book series - 26 episodes, 2011 - 2012) (creator - 13 episodes, 2010)
- The Year
(2012)
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- World Cup
(2012)
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- Wartime
(2012)
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- Society
(2012)
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- Earth
(2012)
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Extras
(TV Series) (creator - 13 episodes, 2005 - 2007) (written by - 13 episodes, 2005 - 2007)
- The Extra Special Series Finale
(2007)
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- Jonathan Ross
(2006)
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- Sir Ian McKellen
(2006)
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- Chris Martin
(2006)
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- Daniel Radcliffe
(2006)
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2006
Le bureau
(TV Mini-Series) (original screenplay - 5 episodes)
- Episode #1.6
(2006)
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- Episode #1.5
(2006)
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- Episode #1.3
(2006)
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- Deuxième partie
(2006)
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- Première partie
(2006)
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2006
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife
(2006)
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Stromberg
(TV Series) ("The Office" created & written by - 9 episodes, 2005) (television series: "The Office" - 1 episode, 2005)
- Tag der offenen Tür
(2005)
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- Die Kündigung
(2005)
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- Die Putzfrau
(2005)
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- Der Vertrag
(2005)
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- Theo
(2005)
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2005
Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show
(TV Series) (sketches by - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
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The Office
(TV Series) (creator - 14 episodes, 2001 - 2003) (written by - 14 episodes, 2001 - 2003)
- Christmas Special: Part 2
(2003)
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- Christmas Special: Part 1
(2003)
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- Interview
(2002)
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- Charity
(2002)
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- Motivation
(2002)
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2000
Meet Ricky Gervais
(TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes)
- Episode #1.6
(2000)
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- Episode #1.5
(2000)
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- Episode #1.4
(2000)
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- Episode #1.3
(2000)
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- Episode #1.2
(2000)
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2000
Bruiser
(TV Series) (additional material - 5 episodes)
- Nutty Puppet Mayhem
(2000)
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- Love Golf
(2000)
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- Putchek's Revenge
(2000)
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- Not Now, Darling
(2000)
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- Get Me Roger Slippers
(2000)
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1999
The Jim Tavaré Show
(TV Series) (12 episodes)
- Episode #2.6
(1999)
- Episode #2.5
(1999)
- Episode #2.4
(1999)
- Episode #2.3
(1999)
- Episode #2.2
(1999)
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Producer (31 credits)
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Actor (52 credits)
Actor (52 credits)
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Director (17 credits)
Director (17 credits)
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Soundtrack (12 credits)
Soundtrack (12 credits)
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Composer (3 credits)
Composer (3 credits)
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Script and Continuity Department (2 credits)
Script and Continuity Department (2 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (220 credits)
Self (220 credits)
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Archive footage (43 credits)
Archive footage (43 credits)
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21 Interviews | 26 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 7 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
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I guess the biggest difference between the U.S. version and the U.K. version of The Office (2005) reflected this. We had to make Michael Scott a slightly nicer guy, with a rosier outlook to life. He could still be childish, and insecure, and even a bore, but he couldn't be too mean. The irony is, of course, that I think David Brent's dark [descent] and eventual redemption made him all the more ... See more »Trivia:
Very good friends with American comedian and TV presenter Jon Stewart and British comedian and TV presenter Jonathan Ross. See more »Trademark:
Unique, high-pitched laugh See more »Star Sign:
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