7. He Has A Finger in Every Production Pie
Ricky Gervais isn't just a great actor or a great screenwriter. He's also a great director and a great producer. Oh, and add great musician and author to that, too. Oh, and don't forget his great podcasting and hosting talents, as well. Gervais is more than a triple- or quadruple-threat--he has a finger in every single pie of production out there, from TV to film to the internet. He's a genius because what he does is built from the ground up. Whether he's on his own or working with Stephen Merchant, the product is wholly crafted by the creators. He's not adapting; he's making new worlds. Like a god.