RICKY GERVAIS

ACTING

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.