Ricky Gervais

Personal context

Summary

Ricky Gervais is a comedian, writer, director and actor best known for creating and starring in The Office, Extras and After Life. His work often satirizes ego, celebrity, religion and social awkwardness, and After Life explores grief and kindness. He publicly celebrated same-sex marriage in England and Wales as “a victory for all of us” and has supported animal welfare campaigns. He is also known for defending provocative comedy and free expression, including jokes about transgender people that have drawn public criticism.