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Ricky Gervais: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born June 25, 1961 (age 65) • Reading • England
Awards And Honors Golden Globe Award (2026) • Golden Globe Award (2024) • Emmy Award (2007)

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Ricky Gervais stands on stage wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, smiling with his hands on his hips against a dark background.
Ricky Gervais as David Brent performs an exaggerated dance in an office setting, with coworkers watching and clapping in the background.
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