Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais Born June 25 1961 Is An English Comedian Actor Writer And Musician From Reading Berkshire England. He Grew Up In Whitley On A Council Estate. 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. He Was One Half Of The Pop Duo Seona Dancing Who Had Minor Success In The Early 80's. read less