Biography
Ricky Dene Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, director, producer, musician and writer. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator Stephen Merchant. In addition to writing and directing the shows, Gervais also played the lead roles of David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras. Gervais has also starred in a number of Holl...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Dog Man
2025
as Flippy (voice)
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of ...
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
2023
as Self
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity....
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
2023
Writer
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity....
7 Minutes
2023
Executive Producer, Director
Follows two people awkwardly contemplating suicide on a desolated train track, which seems to be the perfect spot to end it all, until someone else tu...
Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
2022
as Self
Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in...
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
2022
as Ika Chu (voice)
A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their vil...
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
2022
as Self
Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo ...
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature
2022
as Self
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature
2022
Original Music Composer, Writer
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
Classic Albums: Suede - Coming Up
2021
as Self
SKY ARTS presents Suede's Coming Up (released on Nude Records in 1996) in the Classic Albums series.
Save Ralph
2021
as Interviewer (voice)
The Willoughbys
2020
as The Cat (voice)
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary ...
The Willoughbys
2020
Executive Producer
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary ...
The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate?
2019
as Self (Archival Footage)
Markus Meechan is a criminal. Guilty of posting a YouTube video judged “grossly offensive” and containing menacing, anti-Semitic and racist material. ...
Suede: The Insatiable Ones
2018
as Himself
Looking at identity, power, happiness, self-destruction and acceptance, this is a thematic exploration of a group that opened the door for Britpop and...
Ricky Gervais: Humanity
2018
as Himself
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Ricky Gervais: Humanity
2018
Writer, Executive Producer
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
George Michael: Freedom
2017
as Self
This documentary covers the span of George Michael's entire career, concentrating on the formative period in the late Grammy® Award winner’s life and ...
Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame
2017
as Self (uncredited)
Fedoras, mom's underpants, and puppy love all make Jim Norton's s**t list in 'Mouthful of Shame'.
David Brent: Life on the Road
2016
as David Brent
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the r...
David Brent: Life on the Road
2016
Director, Writer, Producer
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the r...
Special Correspondents
2016
as Albert Finch
A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South A...
Special Correspondents
2016
Director, Writer, Producer
A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South A...
The Last Laugh
2016
as Self
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, an...
The Little Prince
2015
as The Conceited Man (voice)
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency ...
Derek Special
2015
as Derek
Pregnant again, Hannah is back with Tom, now working on the bins, and they are shortly to marry, with Derek giving the bride away. Derek himself spend...
Derek Special
2015
Director, Writer
Pregnant again, Hannah is back with Tom, now working on the bins, and they are shortly to marry, with Derek giving the bride away. Derek himself spend...
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
as Dr. McPhee
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on...
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014
as Self
Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
as Dominic Badguy
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his das...
The Unbelievers
2013
as Self
Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.
David Blaine: Real or Magic
2013
as Self
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Pau...
The Office Retrospective
2013
as Self
The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.
The Office Retrospective
2013
Creator
The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.
The Return of Brent
2013
as David Brent
In this mockumentary short, we revisit David Brent ten years after the events of “The Office” and find him helping young rapper Dom Johnson record his...
The Return of Brent
2013
Director, Writer, Characters
In this mockumentary short, we revisit David Brent ten years after the events of “The Office” and find him helping young rapper Dom Johnson record his...
Escape from Planet Earth
2013
as Mr Bing (voice)
Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.
The Office: Secret Santa Pack
2012
Writer
You are cordially invited to celebrate the holiday season at The Office! Please join us for some Benihana hijinks, gift-giving gaffes, holiday over-in...
Learn English with Ricky Gervais
2012
as Self
Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington.
Learn English with Ricky Gervais
2012
Director
Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington.
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
2011
as Voice of Argonaut
Eight years after the third film, the OSS has become the world's top spy agency, while the Spy Kids department has since become defunct. Retired spy M...
Brad & Gary
2011
Book
This short film created by director Pyer Coffin is the story of Brad and Gary, two creatures living in an unknown world. The plot revolves around the ...
Talking Funny
2011
as Self
What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K...
Talking Funny
2011
Executive Producer
What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K...
Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2
2010
as Self
The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.
Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2
2010
Executive Producer, Writer
The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.
Meet Karl Pilkington II
2010
as Himself
Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington discuss the big bang, the space race, time travel, biology, and logic.
When Karl Met Warwick
2010
as Self
In this instalment of the 'Meet Karl Pilkington' series, Ricky introduces Karl to Warwick Davis for the first time with hilarious results.
When Karl Met Warwick
2010
Director, Producer
In this instalment of the 'Meet Karl Pilkington' series, Ricky introduces Karl to Warwick Davis for the first time with hilarious results.
Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science
2010
as Himself
Ricky Gervais Live IV Science or the way things worked before we invented God. The hilarious fourth live smash hit stand up show from Ricky Gervais, f...
Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science
2010
Writer, Director
Ricky Gervais Live IV Science or the way things worked before we invented God. The hilarious fourth live smash hit stand up show from Ricky Gervais, f...
The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem
2010
as Self - Narrator
A look at how The Simpsons (1989) has courted controversy over the years.
Cemetery Junction
2010
as Len Taylor
In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class ...
Cemetery Junction
2010
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class ...
This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying
2010
as Self
The cast share their thoughts on Gervais, his laugh, and the art of "corpsing," when Gervais can't keep a scene together before laughing. A longer ree...
Prequel: The Dawn of Lying
2009
as Mark Bellison
Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying.
Prequel: The Dawn of Lying
2009
Director, Screenplay
Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying.
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
2009
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the nostalgia has SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs looking back on key events in ...
The Invention of Lying
2009
as Mark Bellison
Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.
The Invention of Lying
2009
Writer, Director, Producer
Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
2009
as Self
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop cultur...
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
as Dr. McPhee
Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the arc...
Ricky Gervais: Out of England
2008
as Himself
Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special ...
Ricky Gervais: Out of England
2008
Writer, Executive Producer
Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special ...
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008
as Self (uncredited)
Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attra...
Ghost Town
2008
as Dr. Bertram Pincus
Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse,...
Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame
2007
as Himself
The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows.
Living with Ricky Gervais 2
2007
as Self
The follow-up documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Fame.
Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame
2007
Writer
The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows.
Stardust
2007
as Ferdy the Fence
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the ...
Concert for Diana
2007
as David Brent
Live broadcast of the concert at Wembley Stadium in London on July 1st 2007 to commemorate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th...
Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening
2007
as Self
A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras
The Art of Breaking Character
2007
as Self
The cast of Extras talking about corpsing on set.
Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening
2007
Director, Camera Operator
A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras
Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool
2007
Karl Pilkington, best known for his podcasts with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and his travel show An Idiot Abroad goes on a quest to find out i...
Night at the Museum
2006
as Dr. McPhee
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army o...
For Your Consideration
2006
as Martin Gibb
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star ...
Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David
2006
as Himself
Ricky Gervais meets one of his comedy heroes, Larry David, much-lauded writer and co-creator of the huge hit series Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David
2006
Writer
Ricky Gervais meets one of his comedy heroes, Larry David, much-lauded writer and co-creator of the huge hit series Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Taping Nigel
2005
as Self
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look at Gervais' affectionate bullying of editor Nigel Williams during the making of the first series of Extras.
Finding Leo
2005
as Self
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005)
Finding Leo
2005
Director
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005)
Taping Nigel
2005
Director, Camera Operator
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look at Gervais' affectionate bullying of editor Nigel Williams during the making of the first series of Extras.
Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion, Vol. 1
2005
as Audio Sample (Self)
The 1st Volume of Characters in Motion introduces a new wealth of cutting edge character visuals to the established world of animation. The DVD compi...
Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy
2005
as Self
Alan Partridge presents an hilarious night of comedy live from the Royal Albert Hall. Boasting a stellar line-up, the 2004 Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy...
Valiant
2005
as Bugsy (voice)
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon...
Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics
2004
as Himself
A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
Living with Ricky Gervais
2004
as Self
A documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Politics.
Meet Karl Pilkington
2004
as Self
Ricky Gervais introduces his friend Karl Pilkington to the world in an Interview discussing race, disability, sexuality, education, the elderly and cr...
Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics
2004
Writer
A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
Meet Karl Pilkington
2004
Producer, Director
Ricky Gervais introduces his friend Karl Pilkington to the world in an Interview discussing race, disability, sexuality, education, the elderly and cr...
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
2003
as Himself
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
2003
Writer
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
2002
as Self
Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were...
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
2002
as Penguin (voice)
Follow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him save his friends from another dastardly plot by the evil...
How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais
2002
as Himself
An exclusive documentary containing interviews with the cast and creators of The Office, with behind the scenes footage, original pilot footage and ou...
Dog Eat Dog
2001
as Bouncer
A group of twenty-somethings, one of whom is a single father with a precious daughter, have been unsuccessful in getting into a certain club so they c...
Seedy Boss
1998
as David Brent
In June 1998, Merchant and Gervais made Seedy Boss, a 20-minute film starring Gervais, as part of Merchant's TV producer training for the BBC
The Wind in the Willows
N/A
as Mole
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, ...
Manila, Manila/America is in The Heart
N/A
as Ricky Gervais (Voice)
A diptych collection of vignettes focusing on the migrant workers of Liberty City, a polygonal metropolis that resembles the heart of America.
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
N/A
as Self
Comedian Ricky Gervais on Thursday announced “Ricky Gervais: Mortality“,” a tour he’ll head out on later this year, which will run through the end of ...
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
N/A
Writer
Comedian Ricky Gervais on Thursday announced “Ricky Gervais: Mortality“,” a tour he’ll head out on later this year, which will run through the end of ...