Paul Merton
Known for Acting · 60 credits
- Born
- 1957-07-09 (age 69)
- Place of birth
- Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Biography
Paul James Martin, known under the stage name Paul Merton, is an English writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter. Known for his improvisation skill, Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy.
Known For
TV Shows (32)
The One Show
2006
as Self - Guest
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Team Captain / Self - Host
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Team Captain
Lorraine
2001
as Self
Parkinson
1998
as Self
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
Room 101
1994
as Self - Host
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004
as Self
The Young Ones
1982
as Peasant
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
2013
as Self - Contestant
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
as Himself
One Foot in the Grave
1990
as Barman
Years and Years
2019
as Paul Merton
Rex the Runt
1998
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
2009
as Paul Merton
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
2026
as Self - Presenter
Perfect Pub Walks
2024
as Himself
Just a Minute
2012
as Himself (regular panellist)
Paul Merton: The Series
1991
Terry and Julian
1992
as Vicar
If You See God, Tell Him
1993
as Workman
The Danny Baker Show
1994
Paul Merton's Adventures
2011
as Self
Paul Merton in China
2007
as Himself - Presenter
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
1996
as Arnold
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
2007
as Himself
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
2011
Thank God You're Here
2008
as Self - Host
Paul Merton in India
2008
Paul Merton in Europe
2010
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
2016
as Self - Presenter
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
2021
Movies (28)
Silent Clowns
2006
as Self - Presenter
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991
as Self
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022
as Self
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
1993
as Dentist (Voice)
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
2000
as Lucretia
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
2002
as The Captain
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
1996
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
1994
as Himself
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
2000
as Spirit of the Ring
Just a Minute
2009
as himself
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
2023
as Narrator
Henry IX: The Lost King
2017
as Self
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002
as Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
2012
as Self
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
2010
as Himself
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005
as Self (archive footage)
An Evening with Gary Lineker
1994
as Ian
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
1998
as Narrator
Trials and Tribulations
2008
as (archive footage)
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2006
as Self
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
1997
as Self
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
2002
as Self - Team Captain
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003
What has the BBC ever done for me?
2026
as Self
The Suicidal Dog
2000
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
2010
as Himself
About Paul Merton
Paul James Martin, known under the stage name Paul Merton, is an English writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter. Known for his improvisation skill, Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy. With 60 credits spanning from 1982 to 2026, Paul Merton has appeared in 28 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular Paul Merton Movies
- Silent Clowns (2006) — as Self - Presenter
- Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) — as Self
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) — as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Fringe, Fame and Me (2022) — as Self
- One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath (1993) — as Dentist (Voice)
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