is the first guy into anything else apart from directing?
Yes, he is also a comedian, actor, writer, producer
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Dene Gervais ( ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director.
new tv show with dwight from the office UNANSWERABLE what is 'new guys'? It is the first episode of the ninth season of the television series "The Office" name a few of the characters David Brent,  Gareth Keenan, Dawn Tinsley to name a few who is the director? Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant
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Ricky Gervais [SEP] Introduction
Ricky Dene Gervais ( ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for co-creating, writing, and acting in the British television series "The Office" (2001–2003). He has won seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and the Rose d'Or twice (2006 and 2019), as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. In 2007, he was placed at No. 11 on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and at No. 3 on the updated 2010 list. In 2010, he was named on the "Time 100" list of the world's most influential people.