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Born in 1974, Stephen Merchant is an English comedian, writer, director, actor, and radio presenter. He rose to fame in the early 2000s for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais, co-creating and co-writing the British sitcom "The Office" (2001-2003) and the series "Extras" (2005-2007). Known for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy, Merchant has also appeared in films such as "Hot Fuzz" (2007) and "The Invention of Lying" (2009).