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Gervais also toured the UK in 2003 with his stand-up show [[Animals]]. The [[Politics]] tour then followed a year later. Both of these shows were recorded for release on DVD and television broadcast. The third part of the themed live trilogy, [[Science]], will hit the road in 2006. | |||
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Ricky Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comic writer and performer from Reading, Berkshire, England. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his award-winning BBC2 television programme The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with long-time friend and collaborator Stephen Merchant. Besides writing and directing the show, Gervais played the lead role of David Brent. In 2005, Gervais returned to BBC Television with his new sitcom, Extras. In 2006, Gervais became the first guest star on The Simpsons to also write an episode, which aired March 26, 2006.
Childhood
He grew up in Whitley, on a council estate.
Career
Seona Dancing
Radio
Television
Stand Up
Gervais also toured the UK in 2003 with his stand-up show Animals. The Politics tour then followed a year later. Both of these shows were recorded for release on DVD and television broadcast. The third part of the themed live trilogy, Science, will hit the road in 2006.
Books
Gervais released a children's book in 2004, entitled Flanimals. After the success of this book, he released its sequel More Flanimals in 2005.
External links
- RickyGervais.com Official Site