What is Ricky Gervais’ net worth?
| Net Worth: | $160 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 62 |
| Born: | June 25, 1961 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Country of Origin: | United Kindgom |
| Source of Wealth: | Professional Comedian/Actor |
| Last Updated: | November 14, 2023 |
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Introduction
As of January 2024, Ricky Gervais’ net worth is around $160 Million.
Ricky Gervais is an English stand-up comedian and actor.
He began his career in stand-up during the late 90’s. His comedy performances included five multinational stand-up comedy tours.
He is also the author of the Flanimals book series. Gervais’ acting roles include Muppets Most Wanted and the Netflix released Special Correspondents.
Early life
Ricky Gervais was born in Reading and raised in Whitley, along with his three siblings. His father emigrated from Canada to England during the Second World War.
His father worked labor jobs while his mom stayed home and raised him and his siblings. He often credits his wit and humor to his mother.
After high school, he worked as a gardener at the University of Reading before moving on to the University College of London.
After initially studying biology, Ricky decided to switch over to philosophy, earning an upper second-class honors degree.
It was at university that he met Jane Fallon, with whom he struck up a relationship and the two have been inseparable since 1982.
Career
After leaving university, Gervais worked in the music industry, trying his hand as a pop star with the band Seona Dancing in the 1980s.
While performing with his best friend, Bill Macrae, he also managed the band “Suede,” before transitioning to a career in comedy.
Moving Into Television
With his music career going nowhere, Gervais segued into comedy, gaining recognition for his appearances on Channel 4’s “The 11 O’Clock Show” in 1998.
His move to television was a stroke of genius that led to him performing alongside popular celebrities like Clive Owen, Gordon Ramsay, and Jonathan Ross.
In 2000, he hosted the spoof talk show, “Meet Ricky Gervais” on Channel 4 which became popular with his UK audience.
His big breakthrough came with the creation and starring role in the British mockumentary series, “The Office,” where he played the character David Brent.
Gervais co-wrote and co-directed “The Office” with Stephen Merchant a friend he had met while working briefly at the alternative radio station, Xfm.
“The Office” won critical acclaim, becoming a cult classic, and leading to its successful adaptation in multiple countries, including the United States.
Gervais also co-wrote and co-directed another successful series, “Extras” aired between 2005 and 2007, where he played the lead role of Andy Millman.
The shows were such a success that he received numerous awards and accolades for his work in both “The Office” and “Extras.”
During the initial series of “Extras,” Gervais invited well-known Hollywood stars like Patrick Stewart, Vinnie Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ben Stiller to appear.
Reaching Bigger Audiences with Stand-up Comedy
Aside from his animated films and various BBC shows, Gervais was also involved in writing and performing stand-up routines on stage.
He kicked off his comedy career at the 2001 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a hugely successful performance at the Cafe Royal.
What followed was a series of UK and US comedy tours that were released on DVD and television increasing his reach and audience.
Despite criticism for hurting the feelings of various groups, Gervais ended up winning the Best Stand-Up Show at the National Comedy Awards.
On the back of this success, Gervais announced his intention to produce various comedy stand-up specials titled, “Armageddon” on Netflix.
Releasing His Podcasts and Films
He, along with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, created the popular podcast “The Ricky Gervais Show,” which spawned various spinoff shows.
In 2016, Gervais wrote, directed, and starred in the comedy film “David Brent: Life on the Road.”
He appeared in several Hollywood films, including the 2006 hit, “For Your Consideration” with a host of top comedic talent.
This was followed by his appearance in the “Night at the Museum” film series in 2006 with Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Robin Williams.
These were followed by “Ghost Town” in 2008, and “Muppets Most Wanted” in 2014; movies that exposed him to a wider audience.
Gervais also wrote, directed, and starred in the romantic comedy film “The Invention of Lying,” released in 2009.
Hosting the Golden Globes
Gervais’ popularity reached its zenith when he was asked to host the Golden Globe Awards five times between 2010 and 2020.
His wit and cutting criticism of Hollywood saw multiple clips doing the round on social media, receiving both praise and criticism for his humor.
Gervais’ awards have increased each year and include seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
To top it all off he was included in Time magazine’s list of the World’s Most Influential People, in 2010.
Gervais was also recognized as one of the funniest performers in British comedy by The Observer in 2003.
He is among the top stand-up comedians, ranking No. 11 in Channel 4’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups” in 2007 and No. 3 in their 2010 list.
Writing Books and Releasing TV Scripts
Gervais’s career has taken many twists and turns, including being a voice actor, animation, and hosting radio and television shows.
In 2004, he released his first children’s book, Flanimals which included a host of nonsense animals that became extremely popular.
He then wrote a sequel which was released in 2005 called, More Flanimals, with a follow-on edition titled “Flanimals of the Deep”.
His success as a children’s author resulted in more of the same, releasing, “Flanimals: The Day of the Bletchling,” in October 2007.
Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, “Flanimals: Pop Up” was published in 2009 and various dolls and gift cards hit the shelves.
“The Office” and “Extras” scripts were also released as books as were his Xfm shows under the title, “The World of Karl Pilkington.”
Ricky Gervais Net Worth
Today, Ricky Gervais’ net worth is roughly $160 Million.
Highlights
Here are some of the best highlights of Ricky Gervais’ career:
- Seven BAFTA Awards
- Five British Comedy Awards
- Two Emmy Awards
- Three Golden Globes
- 2006 Rose d’Or award
- 2004 Poll found him to be the third most influential person in British culture.
Favorite Quotes from Ricky Gervais
“You won’t burn in hell. But be nice anyway.” – Ricky Gervais
“I see Atheists are fighting and killing each other again, over who doesn’t believe in any God the most. Oh, no..wait.. that never happens.” – Ricky Gervais
“If you can’t joke about the most horrendous things in the world, What’s the point of jokes? What’s the point in having humor? Humor is to get us over terrible things.” – Ricky Gervais
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ricky Gervais worth?
Ricky Gervais’ net worth is estimated to be $160 Million.
How old is Ricky Gervais?
Ricky Gervais was born on June 25, 1961, and is currently 62 years old.
How tall is Ricky Gervais?
Ricky Gervais’ height is 1.73 m, which is equal to 5 ft 8 in.
Summary
Ricky Gervais is a widely talented, one of the funniest stand-up comedians and a well-known celebrity.
His ability to move between acting, comedy, and radio mediums, along with expressing his artistic abilities through writing and directing.
His net worth represents the hard work that Gervais puts into everything he does.
As of January 2024, Ricky Gervais’ net worth is estimated at $160 Million.
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