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Do You Know Ricky Gervais? Trivia Quiz

How well do you know the award-winning English writer and actor, Ricky Gervais?

A multiple-choice quiz by Juanito. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Juanito

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,598

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
986

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1. When did Ricky Gervais meet his friend and collaborator, writer, director and actor Stephen Merchant? Hint

When they worked together at a paper factory

Stephen Merchant is a character on a British sitcom, played by Ricky Gervais

When they sang together in a church choir

When they both worked at London radio station, Xfm

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2. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant. Hint

The Box

The Office

The Cubicle

The Room

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3. Ricky Gervais released a series of children's books.

True

False

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4. This character, played by Ricky Gervais, was the general manager of the Slough offices of the Wernham Hogg paper merchants. He considered himself witty and well-liked, although he was rarely either. Hint

Michael Scott

David Brent

Gareth Keenan

Mr. Burns

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5. Ricky Gervais guest-starred on an episode of this long-running American animated sitcom, which aired in 2006. He was credited with writing the episode, making him the first guest star to do so. What was the show? Hint

King of the Hill

The Simpsons

Dilbert

Beavis and Butthead

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6. Name the British sitcom which revolved around extras working on film sets and in the theater. Each episode had at least one guest celebrity who played a parody of themselves. Hint

The D-List

Extras

When the Whistle Blows

The Set

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7. Ricky Gervais turned down a number of small roles in films, including " Mission Impossible 3" and "Ocean's Twelve". What was one of his reasons? Hint

He hadn't appeared in any movies, he stuck to television.

He needed a large paycheck to consider it.

He didn't enjoy seeing himself being serious.

He was only willing to work with a few select directors.

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8. Before getting into radio and then television, Ricky Gervais used to deliver pizzas.

True

False

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9. Ricky Gervais demonstrated his singing ability in various episodes of one of his sitcoms. Why did this come as no surprise? Hint

He was the lead singer in a pop group.

He was a backup singer.

He was in a church choir while growing up.

He sang at clubs before getting into television.

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10. Ricky Gervais starred as a studio executive in what comedy directed by Christopher Guest, released in 2006? Hint

For Your Consideration

Best in Show

Home for Purim

This is Spinal Tap

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Ricky Gervais meet his friend and collaborator, writer, director and actor Stephen Merchant?

Answer: When they both worked at London radio station, Xfm

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant met in 1996 when both of them were working at the London radio station, Xfm. Since then, they have collaborated on the majority of Ricky's projects.

Answer: The Office

Due to the popularity of "The Office" (2001) in the UK, it was aired in the United States. Since then there has an American version with the same name, a French version, a German version, and a Canadian French language version.

3. Ricky Gervais released a series of children's books.

Answer: True

In 2004, Gervais released a children's book, "Flanimals" which was about imaginary animals. In 2005, a sequel, "More Flanimals" was released. In 2006, "Flanimals of the Deep" was released.

Answer: David Brent

In "The Office" (2001) David Brent tried hard to be everybody's friend, but really failed miserably. He was hard to like, although most viewers ended up feeling sympathy for him since he really didn't have a life outside of his job.

Answer: The Simpsons

In a magazine interview, Ricky Gervais said all he did was put a lot of observations in an email and they turned it into a "Simpsons" script. The episode aired March 26th, 2006.

6. Name the British sitcom which revolved around extras working on film sets and in the theater. Each episode had at least one guest celebrity who played a parody of themselves.

Answer: Extras

The first season of "Extras" (2005) followed Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais) and his friend Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen) as they worked as extras. The second season of "Extras" revolved around Andy Millman working on a new sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows", which he wrote and starred in.

7. Ricky Gervais turned down a number of small roles in films, including " Mission Impossible 3" and "Ocean's Twelve". What was one of his reasons?

Answer: He didn't enjoy seeing himself being serious.

In an interview, Ricky Gervais said he didn't enjoy watching anything he was in, because he didn't like seeing himself being serious. This was his reason for ultimately not receiving a role in "Mission Impossible 3" (2006). He turned down a chance to appear on "Ocean's Twelve" (2004), stating "Why say a couple of lines opposite Brad Pitt when I could be playing lead back home?"

8. Before getting into radio and then television, Ricky Gervais used to deliver pizzas.

Answer: False

That Ricky Gervais used to deliver pizzas is an urban legend, you can find in many online biographies. Ricky Gervais stated that he has never delivered a single pizza. He has eaten them, but never delivered one.

9. Ricky Gervais demonstrated his singing ability in various episodes of one of his sitcoms. Why did this come as no surprise?

Answer: He was the lead singer in a pop group.

In 1982, Ricky Gervais formed the pop group Seona Dancing with Bill Macrae. Their first single only made it to number 70 on the UK charts. They disbanded in 1984. Ricky Gervais demonstrated his singing and guitar playing skills on more than one episode of "The Office" (2001).

10. Ricky Gervais starred as a studio executive in what comedy directed by Christopher Guest, released in 2006?

Answer: For Your Consideration

Ricky Gervais stated that he considered Christopher Guest's films which were usually in the style of a mockumentary like "This is Spinal Tap" (1983) and "Best in Show" (2000), to have been an influence for "The Office" (2001).

I hope you enjoyed this quiz, and we can both look forward to what Ricky Gervais will bring us in the future!

Source: Author Juanito

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