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Paul Merton
Acting

Paul Merton

Born 1957-07-09
Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Paul Merton

Have I Got News for You
TV
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Have I Got News for You

1990
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The One Show
TV
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The One Show

2006
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Years and Years
TV
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Years and Years

2019
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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The Young Ones
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The Young Ones

1982
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Parkinson
TV
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Parkinson

1998
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Whose Line Is It Anyway?
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Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
TV
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011
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One Foot in the Grave
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One Foot in the Grave

1990
TMDB3.9
Who Do You Think You Are?
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Who Do You Think You Are?

2004
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (73 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing TrainsPaul Merton: Driving Amazing TrainsSelf - PresenterTV Series2026
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouWriterTV Series2024
Perfect Pub WalksPerfect Pub WalksHimselfTV Series2024
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly WrongWhen Motorhoming Goes Horribly WrongNarratorMovie2023
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceFrank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceSelf (archive footage)Movie2023
The Fringe, Fame and MeThe Fringe, Fame and MeSelfMovie2022
Motorhoming With Merton and WebsterMotorhoming With Merton and WebsterSelf / AppearanceTV Series2021
Years and YearsYears and YearsPaul MertonTV Series2019
Shoot From the Hip Improvised PlaysShoot From the Hip Improvised PlaysSelf / AppearanceTV Series2018
Henry IX: The Lost KingHenry IX: The Lost KingSelfMovie2017
Paul Merton's Secret StationsPaul Merton's Secret StationsSelf - PresenterTV Series2016
Tipping Point: Lucky StarsTipping Point: Lucky StarsSelf - ContestantTV Series2013
Magical Mystery Tour RevisitedMagical Mystery Tour RevisitedSelfMovie2012
Just a MinuteJust a MinuteHimself (regular panellist)TV Series2012
Celebrity Antiques Road TripCelebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - ParticipantTV Series2011
Paul Merton's AdventuresPaul Merton's AdventuresSelfTV Series2011
Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodPaul Merton's Birth of HollywoodSelf / AppearanceTV Series2011
Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodPaul Merton's Birth of HollywoodWriterTV Series2011
Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodPaul Merton's Birth of HollywoodCreatorTV Series2011
The Unforgettable Spike MilliganThe Unforgettable Spike MilliganHimselfMovie2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaHimselfMovie2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaDirectorMovie2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaWriterMovie2010
Paul Merton in EuropePaul Merton in EuropeSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
Stewart Lee's Comedy VehicleStewart Lee's Comedy VehiclePaul MertonTV Series2009
Just a MinutehimselfMovie2009
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred HitchcockPaul Merton Looks at Alfred HitchcockDirectorMovie2009
Paul Merton in IndiaPaul Merton in IndiaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
Trials and TribulationsTrials and Tribulations(archive footage)Movie2008
Thank God You're HereThank God You're HereSelf - HostTV Series2008
Paul Merton's Silent ClownsPaul Merton's Silent ClownsHimselfTV Series2007
Paul Merton in ChinaPaul Merton in ChinaHimself - PresenterTV Series2007
Hitler: The Comedy YearsHitler: The Comedy YearsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2007
The One ShowThe One ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2006
The One ShowThe One ShowSelfTV Series2006
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationBonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationSelfMovie2006
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Self (archive footage)Movie2005
Who Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are?SelfTV Series2004
ParkinsonParkinsonSelf - GuestTV Series2004
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest PresentersHave I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest PresentersSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'Self - Team CaptainMovie2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSpike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSelfMovie2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeDick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeThe CaptainMovie2002
LorraineLorraineSelfTV Series2001
Aladdin: The ITV PantomimeAladdin: The ITV PantomimeSpirit of the RingMovie2000
The Suicidal DogThe Suicidal DogRadio announcer & Man on TrainMovie2000
The Suicidal DogThe Suicidal DogDirectorMovie2000
Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeCinderella: The ITV PantomimeLucretiaMovie2000
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV PantomimeJack and the Beanstalk: The ITV PantomimeNarratorMovie1998
Rex the RuntRex the RuntDr. Dogg (voice)TV Series1998
ParkinsonParkinsonSelfTV Series1998
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoHave I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoSelfMovie1997
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sPaul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sArnoldTV Series1996
Rex the Runt: North by North PoleRex the Runt: North by North PoleDr. Dogg (voice)Movie1996
Paul Merton at the London PalladiumPaul Merton at the London PalladiumHimselfMovie1994
The Danny Baker ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Room 101Room 101Self - HostTV Series1994
An Evening with Gary LinekerAn Evening with Gary LinekerIanMovie1994
If You See God, Tell HimIf You See God, Tell HimWorkmanTV Series1993
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The BathOne Foot in the Grave: Victor In The BathDentist (Voice)Movie1993
Terry and JulianTerry and JulianVicarTV Series1992
Terry and JulianTerry and JulianWriterTV Series1992
Amnesty International's Big 30Amnesty International's Big 30SelfMovie1991
Paul Merton: The SeriesPaul Merton: The SeriesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
Paul Merton: The SeriesPaul Merton: The SeriesWriterTV Series1991
Paul Merton: The SeriesPaul Merton: The SeriesCreatorTV Series1991
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelf - Team CaptainTV Series1990
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelf - HostTV Series1990
One Foot in the GraveOne Foot in the GraveBarmanTV Series1990
Whose Line Is It Anyway?Whose Line Is It Anyway?HimselfTV Series1988
The Young OnesThe Young OnesPeasantTV Series1982
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouHave I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - Team CaptainTV Series—
Sticky MomentsSticky MomentsCreatorTV Series—