List of Ricky Gervais movies and TV shows

Last Modified Apr 15, 2025 06:33 EDT
List of Ricky Gervais movies and TV shows
Ricky Gervais (Source: Netflix)


Ricky Gervais is a popular British comedian, actor, writer, and director, born on June 25, 1961, in Reading, Berkshire, England. Gervais initially pursued a career in music before turning to comedy and TV. He started his acting career in 1999 and has been working in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years. He gained international popularity with the original UK version of The Office (2001–2003), which he co-created and starred in as David Brent.


Gervais is known for bold, controversial, and thought-provoking content. His notable work includes The Office (UK), Extras, The Invention of Lying, the Night at the Museum series, etc. Over the years, he has received many awards for his work, including 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards, and 7 BAFTA Television Awards. Apart from acting, he has hosted several shows and the Golden Globe Awards multiple times. Let’s take a look at the list of Ricky Gervais' movies and TV shows.


List of Ricky Gervais' movies


List of Ricky Gervais movies and TV shows
Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (Source: Prime Video)


Ricky Gervais made his film debut with the film Dog Eat Dog in 2001, where he played the role of Bouncer. He appeared in the Night at the Museum trilogy (2006, 2009, 2014) as the uptight museum director Dr. McPhee. He starred in the film Ghost Town (2008), where he played the role of Dr. Bertram Pincus. In 2009, he played Mark Bellison in the film The Invention of Lying alongside Jennifer Garner and Rob Lowe. He also co-wrote and co-directed the film with Matthew Robinson. In 2016, he reprised his popular The Office character David Brent in the mockumentary comedy film David Brent: Life on the Road. He has also worked as a voice actor in many films such as The Willoughbys (2020), Save Ralph (2021), Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022), Dog Man (2025), etc.


YearFilm TitleRole
2001Dog Eat DogBouncer
2005ValiantBugsy
2006For Your ConsiderationMartin Gibb
2006Night at the MuseumDr. McPhee
2007StardustFerdy the Fence
2008Ghost TownDr. Bertram Pincus
2009Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianDr. McPhee
2009The Invention of LyingMark Bellison
2010Cemetery JunctionLen Taylor
2011Spy Kids: All the Time in the WorldArgonaut
2013Escape from Planet EarthMr. James Bing
2014Muppets Most WantedDominic Badguy
2014Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombDr. McPhee
2015The Little PrinceThe Conceited Man
2016Special CorrespondentsIan Finch
2016David Brent: Life on the RoadDavid Brent
2020The WilloughbysThe Cat/Narrator
2021Save RalphDocumentary crew member
2022Paws of Fury: The Legend of HankIka Chu
2025Dog ManFlippy the fish


List of Ricky Gervais' TV shows​


List of Ricky Gervais movies and TV shows
Ricky Gervais in Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (Source: Netflix)


Gervais made his TV debut with the show The Jim Tavaré Show in 1999. He got his breakthrough with the hit show The Office (2001-2003), co-created with Stephen Merchant, where he played the role of David Brent. Following The Office, he starred in the hit show Extras (2005–2007), where he played the role of a struggling actor, Andy Millman. Gervais also created and starred in the mockumentary show Life’s Too Short (2011–2013). Apart from that, he worked on many TV shows like An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012), Derek (2012-2014), The Ricky Gervais Show (2010–2012), After Life (2019–2022), etc.


YearShow TitleRole
1999The Jim Tavaré ShowVarious
1999Comedy LabClive Meadows
2000The 11 O'Clock ShowVarious
2000Meet Ricky GervaisHimself (host)
2001SpacedDave
2001–2003The OfficeDavid Brent
2002Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost TribePenguin
2003HappinessHimself
2003Ricky Gervais Live: AnimalsHimself
2004Ricky Gervais Live 2: PoliticsHimself
2004AliasDaniel Ryan
2005–2007ExtrasAndy Millman
2005–2013The Office (U.S.)David Brent
2006, 2011The SimpsonsCharles Heathbar/Himself
2007Ricky Gervais Live 3: FameHimself
2008Ricky Gervais: Out of EnglandHimself
2009Sesame StreetHimself
2009SpongeBob SquarePantsNarrator
201067th Golden Globe AwardsHimself (host)
2010LouieDr. Ben
2010Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2Himself
2010Ricky Gervais Live 4: ScienceHimself
2010–2012The Ricky Gervais ShowHimself
2010–2012An Idiot AbroadHimself
201168th Golden Globe AwardsHimself (host)
2011Talking FunnyHimself
2011Curb Your EnthusiasmHimself
2011–2013Life's Too ShortHimself
201269th Golden Globe AwardsHimself (host)
2012Family GuyBilly Finn
2012–2014DerekDerek Noakes
2015GalavantXanax
2015BoJack HorsemanHedgehog at Orphanage
201673rd Golden Globe AwardsHimself (host)
2018Child SupportHimself
2018Ricky Gervais: HumanityHimself
2019Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?Himself
2019–2022After LifeTony Johnson
202077th Golden Globe AwardsHimself (host)
2022Ricky Gervais: SuperNatureHimself
2023Ricky Gervais: ArmageddonHimself
2024Ricky Gervais: MortalityHimself


FAQs about Ricky Gervais

A. Ricky Gervais is 63 years old, as of April 2025.

A. Ricky Gervais is British.

A. No, Ricky Gervais does not have children.

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