Read the text and determine if the sentence is true:

David Earl is a British actor and comedian, best known for his comedy character Brian Gittins. He has featured in several projects associated with Ricky Gervais, most notably as Kevin 'Kev' Twine in the sitcom "Derek", and in smaller roles in "Extras" and the film "Cemetery Junction". He also co-wrote and starred in the sitcom "Rovers" for Sky 1 with Joe Wilkinson.

Sentence: David Earl is a writer.
Yes