Stephen James Merchant is an English writer, director, radio presenter, comedian, and actor. He is best known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais, as the co-writer and co-director of the popular British sitcom The Office, co-writer, co-director, and co-star of Extras, and co-host of The Ricky Gervais Show in its radio, podcast, audiobook, and television show forms. The Ricky Gervais Show in radio form won a bronze Sony Award.
Stephen appeared in "Las Vegas" as Leslie Higgins, the hotel butler who attended the family in Las Vegas. He also appeared in "The Prescott" as another character named Higgins.