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In the early 1980s, he was in a pop group called "Seona Dancing". He was the main singer while Bill McCrae wrote music. They were not successful in the United Kingdom; however, they were very popular in the Phillipines.

He grew up in relative poverty but he has always admired his mother for the way in which she did not allow it to get in the way of a happy upbringing. She got herself into debt in order to make sure he had plenty of Christmas presents and it took her the whole of the following year to work her way out of it until Christmas beckoned again.

He has been with long-term partner, producer Jane Fallon, since 1982.

Revealed in an online interview that he does not like using his fame to just make money, including an example when he was offered nearly $4,000,000 for just one day's work on an advert for an unnamed company.

Has cited the immortal Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Groucho Marx, Peter Cook and Christopher Guest as significant influences.

Has stated in interviews that he turned down several film roles before he accepted his lead role in Ghost Town (2008). These included Mission: Impossible III (2006), Il codice da Vinci (2006), Ocean's Thirteen (2007) and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy.

Very good friends with American comedian and television presenter Jon Stewart and British comedian and television presenter Jonathan Ross. Friends with George Michael.

Received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from University College London (UCL) (1983).

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 1628 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on May 30, 2025. Netflix chief executive officer Ted Sarandos and actor-comedian Christopher Guest were guest speakers at the ceremony.

Animal rights group PETA Europe have decided to name a bullock (a cow) they rescued in India, in honor of his love of all creatures [June 24, 2009].

Ranked #83 on the 2008 Telegraph's list of "100 most powerful people in British culture".

Merited a place in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World ("Artists category") with an homage contributed by Karl Pilkington [May 10, 2010].

Worked as a disc jockey in London's XFM radio station and managed bands before going into television comedy.

Gervais released a children's book called "Flanimals" in 2004. The sequel "More Flanimals" was released in 2005.

Is a supporter of LGBTQ rights and is both an atheist and a humanist.

His favorite all-time comedian is Woody Allen.

His favorite film is This Is Spinal Tap (1984).