I don't know what country your from but you don't seem suitable to comment. He has claimed in many shows as being English. Isn't this article supposed to be about Gervais not your opinion of him. Judging by the other comments on your page it seems you have a habit of making unhelpful edits. Maybe you should see this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeBlGiqSlc8. Ricky Gervais's guide to the English, He refers to himself as English throughout the whole thing. 194.66.175.71