About

Known credits:
46
Birthday:
1957-07-09
Place of birth:
Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Website:

Paul Merton

Overview

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

Acting

2023 When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong Actor Narrator N/A
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2022 The Fringe, Fame and Me Actor Self N/A
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2021 Motorhoming With Merton and Webster Actor 70
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2017 Henry IX: The Lost King Actor Self N/A
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2016 Paul Merton's Secret Stations Actor Self - Presenter N/A
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2012 Magical Mystery Tour Revisited Actor Self N/A
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2012 Just a Minute Actor Himself (regular panellist) 70
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2011 Paul Merton's Adventures Actor Self N/A
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2011 Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood Actor N/A
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2010 The Unforgettable Spike Milligan Actor Himself N/A
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2010 Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Actor Himself 59
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2010 Paul Merton in Europe Actor N/A
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2009 Just a Minute Actor himself N/A
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2008 Paul Merton in India Actor N/A
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2008 Trials and Tribulations Actor (archive footage) N/A
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2008 Thank God You're Here Actor Self - Host N/A
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2007 Paul Merton's Silent Clowns Actor Himself N/A
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2007 Paul Merton in China Actor Himself - Presenter 70
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2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years Actor Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 59
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2006 The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration Actor Self N/A
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2005 Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2003 Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Actor N/A
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2002 The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' Actor Self - Team Captain N/A
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2002 Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute Actor Self N/A
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2002 Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime Actor The Captain 58
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2000 Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime Actor Spirit of the Ring 59
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2000 The Suicidal Dog Actor Radio announcer & Man on Train N/A
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2000 Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime Actor Lucretia 58
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1998 Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime Actor Narrator 59
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1997 Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video Actor Self N/A
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1996 Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's Actor Arnold N/A
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1996 Rex the Runt: North by North Pole Actor Dr. Dogg (voice) 58
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1994 Paul Merton at the London Palladium Actor Himself N/A
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1994 An Evening With Gary Lineker Actor Ian N/A
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1993 If You See God, Tell Him Actor Workman 69
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1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 Actor Self 59
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1991 Paul Merton: The Series Actor 68
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1990 Have I Got News for You Actor Self - Team Captain 70
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You Actor Self - Team Captain 69
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Directing

2010 Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Directing Director 59
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2009 Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock Directing Director N/A
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2000 The Suicidal Dog Directing Director N/A
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Writing

2024 Have I Got News for You Writing Writer N/A
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2010 Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Writing Writer 59
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1992 Terry and Julian Writing Writer 69
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1991 Paul Merton: The Series Writing Writer 68
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