Ricky Gervais
- Profession: Actor
- Place/Date of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, 25 June 2020
Night At The Museum hits cinemas on Boxing Day.
Ricky: ’I’m not funniest man in UK’ - Dec 20 2006
Comic Ricky Gervais has insisted he isn’t the funniest man in Britain.
The TV funnyman, who created and starred in The Office and Extras, believes Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen beats him hands down.
According to The Sun, Ricky said: "Sacha is just a different class. He is so brave. I just couldn’t do what he does.
"Plus I wouldn’t want the death threats! He’s exposing prejudice and, of course, it is very, very funny."
Sacha, 35, has been nominated for Emmys, Baftas and a Golden Globe for his hilarious performances.
But Ricky, 45, shouldn’t feel too glum about Sacha’s talent - he’s won two Golden Globes, six Baftas and one Emmy.
He is also set to make his big screen debut later this week in Ben Stiller’s Night At The Museum.
"I wasn’t certain it was the right thing to do but the more I said no, the more the money went up," Ricky said.
Ricky buys £2.5m mansion - Oct 10, 2020
It’s a far cry from Slough... Ricky Gervais has splashed out more than £2.5 million on a mansion in north London. The four-bed, three-bathroom house is slap bang in the middle of the celebrity heartlands, according to The Sun.
In fact Ricky’s good mate Jonathan Ross is just a step away - and the pair are embracing the trappings of their luxury lifestyle. Ricky said: "It’s near Jonathan’s. I’ve got a pool planned and he’s got a miniature golf course - so we’re both well sorted."
A source told the newspaper: "Ricky has been living right in the heart of London’s West End for years. He wanted to get a place which is a little more secluded and not so hectic."
Now the star of The Office and Extras can enjoy underfloor heating, walnut floors, multiple balconies and a spacious garden. He’ll live there with TV producer Jane Fallon, his long-time girlfriend.
It’s a hard life being a comedy superstar.
Second series - Aug 05
Extra Extras are on the cards for hot comic actor Ricky Gervais. The BBC is to commission a second series of the hit comedy series, Extras, which is written by Gervais and in which he stars as hapless bit-part actor Andy Milman. In a double celebration, Gervais is to be honoured with a star on the newly announced London Walk of Fame in Covent Garden.
By Louise Bolotin
Valiant Premiere - Mar 05
Ricky Gervais stepped out at the London premiere of animated movie Valiant, which took place at the Odeon Leicester Square. Also in attendance were Ewan McGregor, Gail Porter and Harry Potter’s Emma Watson.
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No extra Law - Mar 05
Jude Law has backed out of Ricky Gervais’ new TV project, Extras. Jude cited work commitments as the reason behind him pulling out of the long awaited follow up to Ricky’s hit series The Office, however we have to wonder if the comedian took the p**s one too many times. The first pictures of the series have been printed by press and show Ricky dressed as a bobby on the beat. He will play Andy Millman, an unlucky bit part actor desperate for fame.
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Ricky began to get a bit of recognition when he started appearing on The 11 O’Clock Show, where his unorthodox monlogues and strange interviewing technique began to attract attention. Ricky shot to wider fame with his excellent satirical comedy The Office which took Best New TV Comedy at the British Comedy Awards. Millions of luckless proles forced to work in dreary offices will be forever grateful to Ricky for finding the humour in their tragic plight. Thanks mate. Not to mention the sheer horror of working anywhere near Staines.
Since then Ricky has gone from strength to strength, releasing two successful comedy DVDs - ’Animals’ and ’Politics’; The Office has launched the careers of MacKenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Martin Freeman (forthcoming film The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy), and Ricky has giggled his way through interviews with buddy Jonathan Ross, and guesting on Xfm. New series Extras is already well in the pipeline. Not to mention those Golden Globes, the BAFTAs, and many other awards that must be proudly displayed on his mantlepiece.
November 2007