This comic is not afraid of shaking things up! Ricky Gervais has risen to the top of the comedy world for his innovative performances on The Office, Extras and The Ricky Gervais Show. The big break for Ricky Gervais came in 2001 when his own show The Office was piloted on BBC. The comedy was scripted with long time friend Stephen Marchant. The series proved a big hit, gaining a cult following. Of course, there is an American version of The Office. After the second series, In Extras, Ricky Gervais plays an aspiring actor, who struggles to get more than a silent extra part. Following his success on TV, Ricky embarked on his own live stand-up tours. His first tour was called Animals, based around his fascination with the animal kingdom. His follow-up stand-up act was called Politics. He hosted the Golden Globe Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016. He was recently voted "The greatest living Briton" by an ITV show.  Yes, Ricky Gervais is an amazing show.