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Ricky Gervais - Comedian

Ricky Gervais is a British comedian, actor, director, radio presenter, producer, musician, and writer who was born on the 25th June 1961 in Whitley in Reading, Berkshire. He has won multiple awards and honours, including seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and the 2006 Rose d'Or, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. This is a lens featuring facts about this successful actor and writer, I hope you enjoy, and if so please tick the like box above and be sure to visit some of my other lenses. Thanks for visiting

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Facts

- Former manager of the UK indie band Suede.

- He has been with long term partner producer Jane Fallon since 1982.

- He is the youngest of four siblings.

- His favourite film is This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

- In 2004 Gervais released a children's book called "Flanimals". The sequel "More Flanimals" was released in 2005.

- He was in a music group in the early 80s called 'Seona Dancing'. They released two singles - "Bitter Heart" and "More To Lose" - but didn't have any success.

- He worked as a DJ on London's XFM radio station and managed bands before going into TV comedy.

- He has three live comedy specials; Animals, Politics and Fame.

- He was awarded the distinct honor of both writing and starring in his own "Simpsons" episode, in which he tries to seduce Marge via song.

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Guestbook Comments

  • BusinessSarah May 17, 2012 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Just started my way through the Office again last night -- oh my gosh, they all look like babies, especially him! Love Ricky Gervais -- great lens!
  • AndyDad Apr 1, 2012 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    Check out his stand up dvds. He's brilliant!
  • Squidoolinepro Dec 18, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Can't wait to see RIcky back on the Golden Globes.....he's something else!
  • Ella90 Dec 18, 2011 @ 11:47 am | delete
    Yeah, me either. Thanks for your comment
  • scarlettohairy Dec 3, 2011 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    RG is a hoot. Love his humor!
  • Ella90 Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Yeah, me too. Thanks for your comment
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:44 am | delete
    I hear he'll be back to host the 2012 Golden Globes, despite the controversy earlier this year. Maybe he'll tone things down a bit? Probably not.
  • Ella90 Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Don't think he understands the phrase "tone it down" as far as he's concerned I think they hired Ricky Gervais so there getting full on Ricky Gervais :) Thanks for your comment
  • Tipi Nov 26, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    Writing and starring in one's own Simpson's episode is certainly a unique item on a resume!
  • Ella90 Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Yeah, not many people can say that. Thanks for your comment
  • meschmie Nov 17, 2011 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    He's so funny. Love the UK Office
  • Ella90 Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:54 am | delete
    Me too. Thanks for your comment
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