Ricky Gervais – Biography, Facts & Life Story
| Nickname | Ricky |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 62 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | June 25, 1961 |
| Real Name | Ricky Dene Gervais |
| Profession | Comedian, Author, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Director |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Whitley, Reading, United Kingdom |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Bodytype | Not Known |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
Ricky Dene Gervais is an English actor, director, writer, and comedian. He is known for his working movies and British television mokumentary sitcom ‘The Office’ which was started in 2001 and ended in the year 2003.
He has won many awards and honors including seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and many more.
Career
Ricky Gervais signed a contract by London Records, which released two of their singles—”More to Lose” and “Bitter Heart”. The songs failed to make the UK Singles Chart.
Ricky Gervais worked as an assistant events manager at the University of London Union (ULU). He was the head of speech at the alternative radio station Xfm.
In 2017, Gervais began hosting Ricky Gervais Is Deadly Sirius on Sirius XM. The actor also earned seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
However, Ricky Gervais has established his career in the field of music, radio, podcast,and televison films and series.
Achievements
Among many achievements, Ricky Gervais has won three Golden Globe Awards, and the Rose d’Or twice (2006 and 2019), and has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2007, he was placed at No. 11 on Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups, and at No. 3 in their 2010 list. In 2010, he was named in the Time 100 list of the World’s Most Influential People.
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Ricky Gervais Education
School: Ashmead Comprehensive School
College: University College London
University of London
Ricky Gervais Career
Profession: Comedian, Author, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Director
Known For: The Office
Debut:
Film: The Office (2001)
Net Worth: USD $110 Million Approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Lawrence Raymond Gervais
Mother: Eva Sophia M Gervais
Brother: Larry Gervais, Bob Gervais
Sister: Marsha Gervais
Marital Status: In a relationship
Currently dating:
Jane Fallon (1984–)
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FAQs
Who is Ricky Gervais?
Ricky Gervais is a British comedian, author, producer, screenwriter, singer, director, born on 25 June, 1961 in Whitley, Reading, United Kingdom.
How old is Ricky Gervais?
Ricky Gervais is 62 years old as of April 2024.
How tall is Ricky Gervais?
Ricky Gervais is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).
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