Ricky Gervais newly returned as the grief-stricken small town reporter Tony in After Life season 2 on Netflix.
The acclaimed first season was released on the streaming platform in 2019, and became a smash hit.
The new episodes continue the story of his character as he struggles to cope with the loss of his beloved life Lisa.
The year before he released his fifth stand-up special was released on Netflix, called Humanity.
It was the funnyman’s first stand-up special since back in 2010.
He has amassed quite the fortune during his time in the entertainment business – mainly through TV shows, film roles and stand-up tours.
Since The Office, which gave him mainstream fame, he has delivered hit after hit.
Ricky Gervais net worth:
Ricky Gervais presenting the Golden Globe awards (Image: REUTERS)
Ricky Gervais’ net worth is an estimated $130million (£104million), according to website Celebrity Net Worth.
When the extent of his wealth became known he joked about it on his blog, writing: “Wow! I think there must be a leak at my accountants. They are of course spot on.
“I know it sounds a lot, but remember, I donate a lot of this to good causes. (The Inland Revenue mainly.)”
The show sees Ricky’s character Tony attempt to come to terms with the death of his wife (Image: Netflix)
He continued: “Now this is out, I will have to get my family a million scratch cards each for Christmas.”
“I have decided to use the rest of the money to take over Libya. (I know I said I was going to start with Egypt but Karl said it was awful.)”
At this time (2011) his net worth was reported to be $80million (£57.3million) – which has now reportedly increased.
Ricky Gervais says he wasn’t wealthy until he reached his 40s (Image: Getty Images)
Gervais explains in his hit Humanity that he wasn’t wealthy until he reached his 40s – which is when he found fame through The Office.
Celebrity Net Worth’s report listed him among the world’s richest comedians.
Gervais has been busy throughout his career, having co-created and starred in the British version of The Office.
He was also the executive producer for the US version of the Office.
Ricky Gervais has created and starred in numerous shows (Image: PA)
Since the success of The Office he has created and starred in several TV shows, including Extras, The Ricky Gervais Show, An Idiot Abroad, Life’s Too Short and Child Support.
The comedy genius also starred in and wrote Channel 4’s documentary-style comedy Derek.
Not to mention, he has also performed five multi-national stand-up comedy tours.
In addition, Gervais has also starred in a number of films, including Night at the Museum, The Invention of Lying, Stardust, Ghost Town, Cemetery Junction and David Brent: Life on the Road.
Humanity was described as ‘genius’ and a ‘must-see’ (Image: NETFLIX)
Gervais is believed to have been paid $20million (£16million) by Netflix for his newest stand-up special.
No doubt he also got paid a hefty sum for presenting the Golden Globes, which he has done four times.
Gervais has been with his partner Jane Fallon since 1982 – but the couple have never married.
This is because “there’s no point in us having an actual ceremony before the eyes of God because there is no God.”
The couple do not have any children, and he told The Times it was because they “didn’t fancy dedicating 16 years of our lives. And there are too many children, of course.”
He touches more upon the subject of why he does not have children in Humanity.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
