Paul Merton

Paul Merton

ActorWriterDirector Jul 9 (age 68) Parsons Green, London, England, UK 1982–2026 (44 year career)
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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

Filmography

Acting (61)

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Movies (26)

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

2023

as Narrator

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

2023

as Self (archive footage)

The Fringe, Fame and Me

The Fringe, Fame and Me

2022

as Self

Henry IX: The Lost King

Henry IX: The Lost King

2017

as Self

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

2012

as Self

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

2010

as Himself

7.0
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010

as Himself

Just a Minute

Just a Minute

2009

as himself

Trials and Tribulations

Trials and Tribulations

2008

as (archive footage)

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

5.0
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

2006

as Self

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters

2003
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

2002

as The Captain

6.0
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

2002

as Self - Team Captain

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

2002

as Self

The Suicidal Dog

The Suicidal Dog

2000

as Radio announcer & Man on Train

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

2000

as Spirit of the Ring

9.0
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

2000

as Lucretia

6.5
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

1998

as Narrator

7.0
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

1997

as Self

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

1996

as Dr. Dogg (voice)

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

1994

as Himself

An Evening With Gary Lineker

An Evening With Gary Lineker

1994

as Ian

1.0
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

1993

as Dentist (Voice)

8.0
Amnesty International's Big 30

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991

as Self

4.0

Television (35)

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

2026

as Self - Presenter

Perfect Pub Walks

Perfect Pub Walks

2024

as Himself

7.0
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

2021
8.0
Years and Years

Years and Years

2019

as Paul Merton

7.6
Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

2016

as Self - Presenter

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

2013

as Self - Contestant

7.5
Just a Minute

Just a Minute

2012

as Himself (regular panellist)

9.5
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011

as Self - Participant

5.0
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

2011
7.0
Paul Merton's Adventures

Paul Merton's Adventures

2011

as Self

Paul Merton in Europe

Paul Merton in Europe

2010
7.0
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

2009

as Paul Merton

8.0
Thank God You're Here

Thank God You're Here

2008

as Self - Host

Paul Merton in India

Paul Merton in India

2008
7.0
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

2007

as Himself

Paul Merton in China

Paul Merton in China

2007

as Himself - Presenter

8.0
The One Show

The One Show

2006

as Self - Guest

4.4
Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004

as Self

6.7
Lorraine

Lorraine

2001

as Self

2.4
Parkinson

Parkinson

1998

as Self

Rex the Runt

Rex the Runt

1998

as Dr. Dogg (voice)

7.0
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

1996

as Arnold

7.0
Room 101

Room 101

1994

as Self - Host

6.3
The Danny Baker Show

The Danny Baker Show

1994
If You See God, Tell Him

If You See God, Tell Him

1993

as Workman

6.7
If You See God, Tell Him

If You See God, Tell Him

1993

as Workman

6.7
Terry and Julian

Terry and Julian

1992

as Vicar

5.0
Paul Merton: The Series

Paul Merton: The Series

1991
4.0
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990

as Self - Team Captain

7.1
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990

as Self - Host

7.1
One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave

1990

as voice

7.6
Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988

as Himself

7.7
The Young Ones

The Young Ones

1982

as Peasant

7.9
Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955

as Self - Presenter

7.8
Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

as Self - Team Captain

7.1