Ricky Gervais
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Summary
Ricky Gervais was born on June 25, 1961[1], in Reading[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], writer[4], musician[5], comedian[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,897 views/month, #2,965 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: British English[10]
- Ethnic group: English people[11]
- Occupation: radio personality[12], voice actor[13], film director[14], film actor[15], stand-up comedian[16], film producer[17], television director[18], television actor[19], television producer[20]
- Educated at: University College London[21], University of London[22], UCL Department of Philosophy[23]
- Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[24], Richard Dawkins Award[25], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[26]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Movement: atheism[29]
- Genre: new wave[30]
- Commons category: Ricky Gervais[31]
- Unmarried partner: Jane Fallon[32]
- Residence: Hampstead[33], Marlow[34], New York City[35]
- Family name: Gervais[36]
- Given name: Ricky[37], Dene[38]
- Official website: https://www.rickygervais.com[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ricky Gervais[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Ricky Dene Gervais[42]
- Lifestyle: veganism[43]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: GB[45]
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Began / founded: 1961-06-25[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 99970f34-8786-49b4-bc65-d3056872df1c[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ricky Gervais include The Ricky Gervais Show[48].
Why It Matters
Ricky Gervais has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include The Ricky Gervais Show[48].
FAQs
Where was Ricky Gervais born?
Ricky Gervais's place of birth was Reading[2].
What did Ricky Gervais do for work?
Ricky Gervais worked as an actor[3], writer[4], musician[5], comedian[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Ricky Gervais go to school?
Ricky Gervais was educated at University College London[21], University of London[22], and UCL Department of Philosophy[23].
What awards did Ricky Gervais receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[24], Richard Dawkins Award[25], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[26].