Question: Extras, is a British sitcom about extras working in television, film, and theatre, the series was co-produced by the BBC and HBO and was created, written, and directed by Ricky Dene Gervais, an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, singer, and musician, born on which date?
Sentence (from "Extras (TV series)"): The series was co-produced by the BBC and HBO and was created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, both of whom also starred in it.
Relevant evidence: Yes