Ricky Gervais is one of the wealthiest and most successful comedians working today. The multi-awarded comic actor is best known for his role as David Brent in The Office, a TV sitcom he co-created in 2001. He has since lent his talent to films, worked as a voice artist, and even hosted the Golden Globe Awards five times. Known for his acidic humor and incurable skepticism, the comedian was listed in The Observer as one of the funniest performers in British history and was included in Time magazine's Time 100 list of most influential people.
Here’s a rundown of the actor's achievements to better understand how this philosophy student became one of the most bankable comedians working today.