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Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Dene Gervais (born 25 June 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. Gervais has also starred in a number of Hollywood films, assuming leading roles in Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying. He has performed on four sell-out stand-up comedy tours, written the best-selling Flanimals book series and starred with Merchant and Karl Pilkington in the most downloaded podcast in the world as of March 2009, The Ricky Gervais Show.

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Movies Starring Ricky Gervais (70)

Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025)

Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality. ...

Dog Man (2025)

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. A ...

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)

Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity. ...

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022)

Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in the early 90's, through to its official FM radio launch in 1997 as a major platform for launching alterna ...

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)

A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and ...

George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022)

Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael's life and career following the release of his 1987 solo debut, Faith, then through the creation and release of his 1990 follow-up Listen Without Prejudice, Vo ...

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)

With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special. ...

Classic Albums: Suede - Coming Up (2021)

SKY ARTS presents Suede's Coming Up (released on Nude Records in 1996) in the Classic Albums series. ...

The Willoughbys (2020)

When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family. ...

The Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate? (2019)

Markus Meechan is a criminal. Guilty of posting a YouTube video judged "grossly offensive" and containing menacing, anti-Semitic and racist material. He claims the video was a joke. Others claim, Markus is a Nazi. But what does the prosecution of a YouTube ...

Suede: The Insatiable Ones (2018)

Looking at identity, power, happiness, self-destruction and acceptance, this is a thematic exploration of a group that opened the door for Britpop and led the way for a new era of guitar music. ...

Ricky Gervais: Humanity (2018)

In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally. ...

George Michael: Freedom (2017)

This documentary covers the span of George Michael's entire career, concentrating on the formative period in the late Grammy® Award winner's life and career, leading up to and following the making of his acclaimed, best-selling album "Listen Without Preju ...

Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017)

Fedoras, mom's underpants, and puppy love all make Jim Norton's s**t list in 'Mouthful of Shame'. ...

David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road. ...

Special Correspondents (2016)

A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead. ...

The Last Laugh (2016)

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech. ...

The Little Prince (2015)

Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that wil ...

Derek Special (2015)

Pregnant again, Hannah is back with Tom, now working on the bins, and they are shortly to marry, with Derek giving the bride away. Derek himself spends the night in the home's caravan with girlfriend Tracey though it is unclear whether they did anything ex ...

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. ...

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)

Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two. ...

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. ...

The Unbelievers (2013)

Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief. ...

David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)

David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye ...

The Office Retrospective (2013)

The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes. ...

The Return of Brent (2013)

In this mockumentary short, we revisit David Brent ten years after the events of "The Office" and find him helping young rapper Dom Johnson record his demo. But can Brent resist a chance to steal the limelight? ...

Escape from Planet Earth (2013)

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. ...

Learn English with Ricky Gervais (2012)

Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington. ...

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012)

Dance and sing along with this star-studded special from Sesame Street! From Alicia Keys to the Dixie Chicks, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Sandler and more, this video will get your child moving! ...

The Muppets (2011)

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day. ...

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011)

Eight years after the third film, the OSS has become the world's top spy agency, while the Spy Kids department has since become defunct. Retired spy Marissa is called back into action, and to bond with her new stepchildren Rebecca and Cecil, she invites th ...

Talking Funny (2011)

What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft. ...

Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010)

The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre. ...

Meet Karl Pilkington II (2010)

Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington discuss the big bang, the space race, time travel, biology, and logic. ...

When Karl Met Warwick (2010)

In this instalment of the 'Meet Karl Pilkington' series, Ricky introduces Karl to Warwick Davis for the first time with hilarious results. ...

Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science (2010)

Ricky Gervais Live IV Science or the way things worked before we invented God. ...

The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem (2010)

The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem (2010)

A look at how The Simpsons (1989) has courted controversy over the years. ...

Cemetery Junction (2010)

In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class world but cool, charismatic Bruce and lovable loser Snork are happy with life the way it is. When Freddie ...

This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying (2010)

The cast share their thoughts on Gervais, his laugh, and the art of "corpsing," when Gervais can't keep a scene together before laughing. ...

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying (2009)

Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying. ...

SpongeBob's Truth or Square (2009)

It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the nostalgia has SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs looking back on key events in their lives. Right before the party begins, however, they all get locked in the freezer! With a hungry cro ...

The Invention of Lying (2009)

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead. ...

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009)

Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world. ...

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amel ...

Ricky Gervais: Out of England (2008)

Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special is a high-spirited hour of offbeat observations and understated humor from the actor/comedian/writer/direc ...

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the ...

Ghost Town (2008)

Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him int ...

Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame (2007)

The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows. ...

Living with Ricky Gervais 2 (2007)

Living with Ricky Gervais 2 (2007)

The follow-up documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Fame. ...

Stardust (2007)

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity. ...

Concert for Diana (2007)

Concert for Diana was a benefit concert held at the then newly built Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, on 1 July 2007, which would have been her 46th birthday. 31 August that year brought the 10th anniversary ...

Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening (2007)

A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras ...

The Art of Breaking Character (2007)

The Art of Breaking Character (2007)

The cast of Extras talking about corpsing on set. ...

Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool (2007)

Karl Pilkington, best known for his podcasts with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and his travel show An Idiot Abroad goes on a quest to find out if intelligence really makes you happier. ...

Night at the Museum (2006)

Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits. ...

For Your Consideration (2006)

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz. ...

Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David (2006)

Ricky Gervais meets one of his comedy heroes, Larry David, much-lauded writer and co-creator of the huge hit series Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. ...

Taping Nigel (2005)

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look at Gervais' affectionate bullying of editor Nigel Williams during the making of the first series of Extras. ...

Finding Leo (2005)

Finding Leo (2005)

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005) ...

Pictoplasma: Characters in Motion, Vol. 1 (2005)

The 1st Volume of Characters in Motion introduces a new wealth of cutting edge character visuals to the established world of animation. The DVD compiles over 90 stylistically outstanding films by 60 international studios, artists and designers in curated ...

Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy (2005)

Alan Partridge presents an hilarious night of comedy live from the Royal Albert Hall. Boasting a stellar line-up, the 2004 Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy night has already gone down in comic folklore. ...

Valiant (2005)

Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugs ...

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004)

A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics. ...

Living with Ricky Gervais (2004)

Living with Ricky Gervais (2004)

A documentary about Ricky Gervais bullying his support act Robin Ince during his stand-up tour Politics. ...

Meet Karl Pilkington (2004)

Ricky Gervais introduces his friend Karl Pilkington to the world in an Interview discussing race, disability, sexuality, education, the elderly and crime and punishment. ...

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003)

Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine. ...

Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive (2002)

Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and ...

Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002)

Follow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him save his friends from another dastardly plot by the evil Blitzen and his new-found partner-in-crime The White Rabbit. Robbie is having girl trouble too - Donner i ...

How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais (2002)

An exclusive documentary containing interviews with the cast and creators of The Office, with behind the scenes footage, original pilot footage and outtakes. Released on the Series 1 DVD. ...

Dog Eat Dog (2001)

A group of twenty-somethings, one of whom is a single father with a precious daughter, have been unsuccessful in getting into a certain club so they can have a chance to DJ there and start a career out of it. A series of events has lumbered them with a dog ...

Movies Made By Ricky Gervais (30)

Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025)

Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality. ...

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)

Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity. ...

7 Minutes (2023)

A desolate train track seems the perfect spot to end it all – until someone else turns up with the same idea. Awkward. ...

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)

With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special. ...

The Willoughbys (2020)

When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family. ...

Ricky Gervais: Humanity (2018)

In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally. ...

David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road. ...

Special Correspondents (2016)

A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead. ...

Derek Special (2015)

Pregnant again, Hannah is back with Tom, now working on the bins, and they are shortly to marry, with Derek giving the bride away. Derek himself spends the night in the home's caravan with girlfriend Tracey though it is unclear whether they did anything ex ...

The Office Retrospective (2013)

The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the previous episodes. ...

The Return of Brent (2013)

In this mockumentary short, we revisit David Brent ten years after the events of "The Office" and find him helping young rapper Dom Johnson record his demo. But can Brent resist a chance to steal the limelight? ...

Learn English with Ricky Gervais (2012)

Ricky explores the English language with Karl Pilkington. ...

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012)

Dance and sing along with this star-studded special from Sesame Street! From Alicia Keys to the Dixie Chicks, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Sandler and more, this video will get your child moving! ...

Brad & Gary (2011)

This short film created by director Pyer Coffin is the story of Brad and Gary, two creatures living in an unknown world. The plot revolves around the big idea that joining forces to overcome one's shortcomings really is the only way out. Or in. Or maybe ou ...

Talking Funny (2011)

What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft. ...

Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010)

The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre. ...

When Karl Met Warwick (2010)

In this instalment of the 'Meet Karl Pilkington' series, Ricky introduces Karl to Warwick Davis for the first time with hilarious results. ...

Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science (2010)

Ricky Gervais Live IV Science or the way things worked before we invented God. ...

Cemetery Junction (2010)

In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class world but cool, charismatic Bruce and lovable loser Snork are happy with life the way it is. When Freddie ...

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying (2009)

Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying. ...

The Invention of Lying (2009)

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead. ...

Ricky Gervais: Out of England (2008)

Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special is a high-spirited hour of offbeat observations and understated humor from the actor/comedian/writer/direc ...

Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame (2007)

The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows. ...

Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening (2007)

A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras ...

Ricky Gervais Meets... Larry David (2006)

Ricky Gervais meets one of his comedy heroes, Larry David, much-lauded writer and co-creator of the huge hit series Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. ...

Taping Nigel (2005)

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look at Gervais' affectionate bullying of editor Nigel Williams during the making of the first series of Extras. ...

Finding Leo (2005)

Finding Leo (2005)

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005) ...

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004)

A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics. ...

Meet Karl Pilkington (2004)

Ricky Gervais introduces his friend Karl Pilkington to the world in an Interview discussing race, disability, sexuality, education, the elderly and crime and punishment. ...

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003)

Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine. ...

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