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Paul Merton

Paul Merton

Actor · Born July 9, 1957 · Parsons Green, London, England, UK

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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.

Acted in 24

2020s

  1. 2021

    Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

    TV

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2018
  3. 2011

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

    TV

  4. 2010

    Paul Merton in Europe

    TV

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. 2008

    Paul Merton in India

    TV

  3. Trials and Tribulations

    (archive footage)

  4. 2003

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

    Movie

  5. 2002

    Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

    The Captain

  6. 2000

    Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

    Spirit of the Ring

  7. The Suicidal Dog

    Radio announcer & Man on Train

  8. Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

    Lucretia

1990s

  1. 1998

    Rex the Runt

    Dr. Dogg (voice) · 6 episodes

  2. 1996

    Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

    Arnold · 15 episodes

  3. Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

    Dr. Dogg (voice)

  4. 1994

    An Evening with Gary Lineker

    Ian

  5. 1993

    If You See God, Tell Him

    Workman · 1 episode

  6. One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

    Dentist (Voice)

  7. 1992

    Terry and Julian

    Vicar · 1 episode

  8. 1991

    Paul Merton: The Series

    TV

  9. 1990

Wrote 5

2010s

  1. 2011

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

    Writer

  2. 2010

    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Writer

1990s

  1. 1992

    Terry and Julian

    Writer

  2. 1991

    Paul Merton: The Series

    Writer

Directed 3

2010s

  1. 2010

    Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Director

2000s

  1. 2009

    Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

    Director

  2. 2000

    The Suicidal Dog

    Director

Created 3

2010s

  1. 2011

    Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

    Creator

1990s

  1. 1991

    Paul Merton: The Series

    Creator

No release date

  1. Sticky Moments

    Creator

Appearances35

2020s

  1. 2026

    Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

    Self - Presenter · 6 episodes

  2. 2024

    Perfect Pub Walks

    Self · 1 episode

  3. 2023

    When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

    Narrator

  4. Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

    Self (archive footage)

  5. 2022

    The Fringe, Fame and Me

    Self

2010s

  1. 2017

    Henry IX: The Lost King

    Self

  2. 2016

    Paul Merton's Secret Stations

    Self - Presenter · 3 episodes

  3. 2013
  4. 2012

    Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

    Self

  5. Just a Minute

    Himself (regular panellist) · 10 episodes

  6. 2011
  7. Paul Merton's Adventures

    Self · 6 episodes

  8. 2010

    The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

    Himself

  9. Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

    Himself

2000s

  1. 2008

    Thank God You're Here

    Self - Host · 6 episodes

  2. 2007

    Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

    Himself · 4 episodes

  3. Paul Merton in China

    Himself - Presenter · 4 episodes

  4. Hitler: The Comedy Years

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  5. 2006
  6. Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

    Self

  7. 2005

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

    Self (archive footage)

  8. 2004
  9. 2002

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

    Self - Team Captain

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

    Self

  11. 2001

1990s

  1. 1998

    Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

    Narrator

  2. 1997

    Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

    Self

  3. 1994

    Paul Merton at the London Palladium

    Himself

  4. 1991

    Amnesty International's Big 30

    Self

  5. 1990