The British-born actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer, Ricky has amassed considerable wealth throughout his career. The 62-year-old is well known for his sharp wit and comedic genius. From creating iconic shows like The Office to being the first ever British comedian to sell-out a 20,000 seat Scotiabank Arena in Canada during his recent tour, Ricky’s list of achievements are endless. Let’s take a look at them!
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How much money does Ricky Gervais make?
According to TheMirror, after Ricky’s performance at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl in May during the Armageddon tour, he joked that he could ‘retire’ from the money he made through the show. The publication states that he earned over £1million for a 'single stand-up performance', an amount that makes him one of the highest-earning comedians in history.
And that's not all...
Most of Ricky’s income and fortune is earned through his groundbreaking work as the creator of the television series ‘The Office.’ The UK version of the show aired from 2001 to 2003, but it made Ricky internationally popular. The series was massively loved enough to be adapted as a US series which ran for 9 series and aired 201 episodes. Ricky played the role of David Brent - the bumbling regional manager of the fictional Wernham Hogg Paper Company - in both the UK and US versions.
In addition to immense popularity and huge sums of money, TheOffice also earned prestigious awards like Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards. Zacjohnson.com reported that Ricky owns at least 10% of the syndication equity points of TheOffice. Additionally. He also receives royalties from the sale of merchandise related to all his projects.
Apart from TheOffice, Ricky has also generated massive income through roles in the shows Derek, Extras, AfterLife and more. In terms of direction, his name is associated with projects such as The Invention of Lying and Cemetery Junction.
Ricky's multi-faceted career and net worth
Ricky is also quite the writer, having penned several books, including 2004's Flanimals and its sequel More Flanimals in 2005.
Ricky’s list of glory doesn’t end here. As a comic with exceptional talent, a large part of his wealth has come from his five multinational stand-up comedy tours. He is currently on his Armageddon tour, which has his performing on dates across the US, UK and Europe and will be released as a special on the streaming service, Netflix.
Accumulating all of his career success monetarily and otherwise, the comedian’s net worth is estimated to be $160 million which is approximately £128 million. He owns several properties around the world in locations such as London, Los Angeles and New York City that are all worth millions and currently lives in a sprawling £10.8million north London mansion with his wife, Jane Fallon.
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Sources used:
Mirror: Ricky Gervais' net worth revealed as he earns over £1 million for just one stand-up show
Zacjohson.com: Ricky Gervais Net Worth – How Much is Gervais Worth?
