Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

1961-06-25 Whitley, Berkshire, Reading, England, UK 102 Credits

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...

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Dog Man

Dog Man

2025

as Flippy (voice)

7.8
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon

2023

as Self

7.2
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon

2023

Writer

7.2
Writing

Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity....

7 Minutes

7 Minutes

2023

Executive Producer, Director

Producing Directing

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

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

2022

as Self

6.7
Acting

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

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

2022

as Ika Chu (voice)

6.6
Acting

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

George Michael: Freedom Uncut

2022

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature

2022

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature

2022

Original Music Composer, Writer

7.4
Writing

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

Classic Albums: Suede - Coming Up

2021

as Self

6.8
Acting

SKY ARTS presents Suede's Coming Up (released on Nude Records in 1996) in the Classic Albums series.

Save Ralph

2021

as Interviewer (voice)

6.5
Acting
The Willoughbys

The Willoughbys

2020

as The Cat (voice)

7.1
Acting

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

The Willoughbys

2020

Executive Producer

7.1
Producing

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?

The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate?

2019

as Self (Archival Footage)

Acting

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

Suede: The Insatiable Ones

2018

as Himself

7.4
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Humanity

2018

as Himself

7.6
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Humanity

2018

Writer, Executive Producer

7.6
Writing Producing

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

George Michael: Freedom

2017

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame

2017

as Self (uncredited)

6.4
Acting

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

David Brent: Life on the Road

2016

as David Brent

6.1
Acting

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

David Brent: Life on the Road

2016

Director, Writer, Producer

6.1
Directing Writing Producing

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

Special Correspondents

2016

as Albert Finch

5.8
Acting

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

Special Correspondents

2016

Director, Writer, Producer

5.8
Directing Writing Producing

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

The Last Laugh

2016

as Self

6.9
Acting

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

The Little Prince

2015

as The Conceited Man (voice)

7.6
Acting

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

Derek Special

2015

as Derek

8.1
Acting

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

Derek Special

2015

Director, Writer

8.1
Directing Writing

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

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

2014

as Dr. McPhee

6.2
Acting

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

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

2014

as Self

8.0
Acting

Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.

Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014

as Dominic Badguy

6.3
Acting

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

The Unbelievers

2013

as Self

6.5
Acting

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

David Blaine: Real or Magic

2013

as Self

6.7
Acting

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

The Office Retrospective

2013

as Self

7.2
Acting

The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.

The Office Retrospective

The Office Retrospective

2013

Creator

7.2

The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes.

The Return of Brent

The Return of Brent

2013

as David Brent

6.0
Acting

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

The Return of Brent

2013

Director, Writer, Characters

6.0
Directing Writing

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

Escape from Planet Earth

2013

as Mr Bing (voice)

5.7
Acting

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

The Office: Secret Santa Pack

2012

Writer

Writing

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

Learn English with Ricky Gervais

2012

as Self

Acting

Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington.

Learn English with Ricky Gervais

Learn English with Ricky Gervais

2012

Director

Directing

Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

2011

as Voice of Argonaut

4.7
Acting

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

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

Talking Funny

2011

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

Talking Funny

2011

Executive Producer

7.4
Producing

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

Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2

2010

as Self

7.4
Acting

The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.

Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2

Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2

2010

Executive Producer, Writer

7.4
Producing Writing

The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.

Meet Karl Pilkington II

Meet Karl Pilkington II

2010

as Himself

Acting

Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington discuss the big bang, the space race, time travel, biology, and logic.

When Karl Met Warwick

When Karl Met Warwick

2010

as Self

Acting

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

When Karl Met Warwick

2010

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

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

Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science

2010

as Himself

7.2
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science

2010

Writer, Director

7.2
Writing Directing

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

Acting

A look at how The Simpsons (1989) has courted controversy over the years.

Cemetery Junction

Cemetery Junction

2010

as Len Taylor

6.5
Acting

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

Cemetery Junction

2010

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

6.5
Directing Writing Producing

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

This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying

2010

as Self

9.3
Acting

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

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying

2009

as Mark Bellison

2.0
Acting

Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying.

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying

2009

Director, Screenplay

2.0
Directing Writing

Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying.

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

2009

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

7.1
Acting

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

The Invention of Lying

2009

as Mark Bellison

6.2
Acting

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

The Invention of Lying

2009

Writer, Director, Producer

6.2
Writing Directing Producing

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

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

2009

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009

as Dr. McPhee

6.1
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Out of England

2008

as Himself

7.2
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Out of England

2008

Writer, Executive Producer

7.2
Writing Producing

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

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

2008

as Self (uncredited)

6.0
Acting

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

Ghost Town

2008

as Dr. Bertram Pincus

6.5
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame

2007

as Himself

7.0
Acting

The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows.

Living with Ricky Gervais 2

2007

as Self

Acting

The follow-up documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Fame.

Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame

Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame

2007

Writer

7.0
Writing

The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows.

Stardust

Stardust

2007

as Ferdy the Fence

7.3
Acting

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

Concert for Diana

2007

as David Brent

7.6
Acting

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

Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening

2007

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Acting

The cast of Extras talking about corpsing on set.

Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening

Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening

2007

Director, Camera Operator

6.0
Directing

A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras

Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool

Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool

2007

6.3
Acting

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

Night at the Museum

2006

as Dr. McPhee

6.6
Acting

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

For Your Consideration

2006

as Martin Gibb

5.8
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David

2006

as Himself

7.0
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David

2006

Writer

7.0
Writing

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

Taping Nigel

2005

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

8.0
Acting

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

8.0
Directing

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005)

Taping Nigel

Taping Nigel

2005

Director, Camera Operator

6.0
Directing

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

Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion, Vol. 1

2005

as Audio Sample (Self)

Acting

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

Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy

2005

as Self

7.0
Acting

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

Valiant

2005

as Bugsy (voice)

5.5
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

2004

as Himself

6.9
Acting

A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.

Living with Ricky Gervais

2004

as Self

Acting

A documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Politics.

Meet Karl Pilkington

Meet Karl Pilkington

2004

as Self

Acting

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

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

2004

Writer

6.9
Writing

A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.

Meet Karl Pilkington

Meet Karl Pilkington

2004

Producer, Director

Producing Directing

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

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

2003

as Himself

7.1
Acting

Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

2003

Writer

7.1
Writing

Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.

Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive

Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive

2002

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe

2002

as Penguin (voice)

5.3
Acting

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

How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais

2002

as Himself

Acting

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

Dog Eat Dog

2001

as Bouncer

4.9
Acting

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

Acting

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

Acting

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

Manila, Manila/America is in The Heart

N/A

as Ricky Gervais (Voice)

10.0
Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

N/A

as Self

Acting

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

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

N/A

Writer

Writing

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 ...