Ricky. born 1961, British comedian, writer, and actor; his TV series include The Office (2001–03), and Extras (2005–07)
gervais in American English
(ʒerˈvei, French ʒeʀˈve)
noun
(sometimes cap)
an unsalted French cream cheese made from whole milk and cream
Word origin
[1895–1900; named after Charles Gervais (1830–92), French cheesemaker]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, backstage, flamenco, freewheel, hit-and-run