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Ricky Gervais

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Actor

The Resume

    (June 25, 1961- )
    Was a DJ on London's XFM radio station
    Writer/Performer for TV shows 'Extras' and 'The Sketch Show'
    Directed and stars as David Brent in the acclaimed BBC comedy series 'The Office'
    Executive produces the US version of 'The Office'

Why he might be annoying:

    He worked as a pizza delivery boy.
    He was in an unsuccessful 80's band called 'Seona are Dancing.'
    He turns down most minor roles he is offered in films because he doesn't think they will benefit his career at all.
    His prostate cancer advert contains offensive squishy sound effects (September 2005).
    His dressing in police office attire on 'Extras' has become a gay pinup.
    Joking about poverty during the Live 8 event was not warmly received.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite not having any prior acting credits, Ricky played the character of David Brent so well that he received critical acclaim worldwide.
    For his role in 'The Office,' he won two BAFTAs, a British Comedy Award and a Royal Television Society Award.
    For his writing in 'The Office.' he won two Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and two more BAFTAs (shared with the other writers).
    He won the 2003 O.K Comedy Award.
    He is an advocate of charity, in particular Comic Relief.
    He participated in a celebrity charity boxing match against Grant Bovey (Ricky won).
    He plays the guitar.

Credit: The Gent


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 153 Votes: 46.41% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 37 Votes: 40.54% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 43 Votes: 23.26% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 74 Votes: 47.30% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 77 Votes: 49.35% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 35 Votes: 88.57% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 45 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 78 Votes: 48.72% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 118 Votes: 59.32% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 150 Votes: 57.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 83 Votes: 46.99% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 114 Votes: 35.96% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 209 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 231 Votes: 50.22% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 294 Votes: 44.22% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 399 Votes: 43.36% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 685 Votes: 43.07% Annoying