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Ricky Gervais is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of occupations including Actor, Writer, Musician, Comedian, Screenwriter, Radio personality, Film director, Film producer, Television director, Television producer, and Television presenter. Gervais was born on June 25, 1961, in Reading, Berkshire and holds citizenship in the United Kingdom. He is an alumnus of the University College London (UCL).
Ricky Gervais, whose birth name is Ricky Dene Gervais, is the creator of the popular television series The Office (UK) that aired from 2001 to 2003 . Gervais has also authored several books, including Flanimals, More Flanimals, and The World of Karl Pilkington. He was involved as a writer for The Office (American TV series). Gervais's comedy genres include new wave music, black comedy, cringe comedy, observational comedy, satire, insult comedy, and comedy music.
In his personal life, Gervais is partnered with Jane Fallon and has an alias as a fervent supporter of gay rights who has praised the introduction of same-sex marriage in England. Over the years, Ricky Gervais has received several awards, including BAFTA Award, British Independent Film Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Rose d'Or, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Gervais has also directed the film titled The Invention of Lying.