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| − | '''Ricky Gervais''' is an English [[comedian]], [[author]] and [[actor]] famous for having developed [[The Office]], a popular British [[sitcom]] that was later remade for the [[USA]]. His most recent TV | + | '''Ricky Gervais''' is an English [[comedian]], [[author]] and [[actor]] famous for having developed [[The Office]], a popular British [[sitcom]] that was later remade for the [[USA]]. His most recent TV show was [[Extras]], shown on the BBC and HBO, it lasted for two seasons. |
| − | He is also known for his [[stand-up comedy]], which is notable for treading an extremely fine line between irony and downright offensiveness. So far he has released | + | He is also known for his [[stand-up comedy]], which is notable for treading an extremely fine line between irony and downright offensiveness. So far he has released four stand-up perfomances on DVD: Animals, Politics, Fame, Science. |
| − | Gervais is an outspoken [[Atheism|atheist | + | Gervais is an outspoken [[Atheism|atheist]]. While hosting the 2011 Golden Globes, he concluded a string of jokes by saying "I would like to thank God, for making me an atheist". |
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Revision as of 01:08, December 23, 2011
Ricky Gervais is an English comedian, author and actor famous for having developed The Office, a popular British sitcom that was later remade for the USA. His most recent TV show was Extras, shown on the BBC and HBO, it lasted for two seasons.
He is also known for his stand-up comedy, which is notable for treading an extremely fine line between irony and downright offensiveness. So far he has released four stand-up perfomances on DVD: Animals, Politics, Fame, Science.
Gervais is an outspoken atheist. While hosting the 2011 Golden Globes, he concluded a string of jokes by saying "I would like to thank God, for making me an atheist".