HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The Golden Globes will have a host again!
British comedian Ricky Gervais will assume the duties at the 67th Annual Golden Globes in January, NBC announced Monday. It marks the first time that the telecast has had a host since 1995.
"Not only is this the biggest Hollywood celebration of the industry which includes both film and TV, but also an environment where I feel I can get free reign as a host," said Gervais. "I have resisted many other offers like this, but there are just some things you don't turn down."
The Golden Globe and Emmy-winning Gervais is best known as the co-creator and star of the BBC version of The Office, which debuted in 2001. He most recently co-starred with Jennifer Garner in The Invention of Lying (which he also co-directed).
"Ricky is certainly one of the funniest people on the planet and has provided some of the most hilarious and memorable awards show moments in recent memory," said Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios. "His unique comedic style will enhance the only awards show that brings together television and film stars to celebrate entertainment's biggest night of the year."
Golden Globe nominees will be announced on Dec. 15 at 8 a.m. ET.
The ceremony will air live on NBC on Jan. 17 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles (8 p.m. ET).
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