and what about the second?
Yes, he is also a comedian, actor, writer and presenter
Stephen Merchant
Stephen James Merchant (born 24 November 1974) is an English comedian, actor, writer, director, and presenter. 
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 is the first guy into anything else apart from directing? Yes, he is also a comedian, actor, writer, producer
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Stephen Merchant [SEP] Introduction
Stephen James Merchant (born 24 November 1974) is an English comedian, actor, writer, director, and presenter. Alongside Ricky Gervais, he was the co-writer and co-director of the British TV comedy series "The Office" (2001–2003), and co-writer, co-director, and co-star of both "Extras" (2005–2007) and "Life's Too Short" (2011–2013). With Gervais and Karl Pilkington, he hosted "The Ricky Gervais Show" in its radio, podcast, audiobook, and television formats; the radio version won a bronze Sony Award. He also provided the voice of the robot Wheatley in the 2011 video game "Portal 2". Merchant co-developed the Sky1 travel series "An Idiot Abroad" (2010–2011) and co-created "Lip Sync Battle" (2015–present).