- Source of Wealth: Television, Music
- Age: 58
- Birth Place: Reading, Berkshire, England
- Height: 5′ 7½” (1.71 m)
- Marital Status: In a relationship (Jane Fallon)
- Full Name: Ricky Dene Gervais
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1961
- Ethnicity: British
- Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Director, Writer
- Education: University College London
- Children: None
Born on June 25th,1961 in Reading, England, Ricky grew up in a loving family. Studied Philosophy at University College London in the year 1979, after completion of degree he formed a band name Seona, which did not receive much success.
Ricky Gervais worked in the music industry as a radio DJ, band manager, and music supervisor before getting into comedy. As a writer, he provided scripts for the U.K. television series Bruiser and The Sketch Show. As an actor, he was seen quite a bit on The 11 O’Clock Show.
Gervais has been involved in movies like Ghost Town and Night at the Museum are some of his great work as an actor. Starting as the first host in year 2010 of Golden Globes award, his addition to films and television shows has outstanding. Ricky Gervais currently lives in Hampstead with his partner Jane Fallon.