ACTOR
Paul Merton
Known for The Young Ones · Have I Got News for You · The One Show
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.
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- Born
- Jul 9, 1957
- Birthplace
- Parsons Green, London, England, UK
- Known For
- 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.
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Known For
TV
The Young OnesPeasant · 1982
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
TV
Have I Got News for YouSelf - Team Captain · 1990
★ 7.1
★ 7.1
TV
The One ShowSelf - Guest · 2006
★ 4.3
★ 4.3
TV
Room 101Self - Host · 1994
★ 6.6
★ 6.6
TV
Who Do You Think You Are?Self · 2004
★ 7.0
★ 7.0
TV
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - Team Captain
★ 7.0
★ 7.0
TV
The South Bank Show1 eps · 1978
★ 5.6
★ 5.6
TV
Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant · 2011
★ 6.0
★ 6.0
Filmography
Movies
Amnesty International's Big 30Self
1991
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The BathDentist (Voice)
1993
An Evening with Gary LinekerIan
1994
Paul Merton at the London PalladiumHimself
1994
Rex the Runt: North by North PoleDr. Dogg (voice)
1996
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoSelf
1997
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV PantomimeNarrator
1998
Aladdin: The ITV PantomimeSpirit of the Ring
2000
Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeLucretia
2000
The Suicidal DogRadio announcer & Man on Train
2000The Suicidal DogDirector
2000
Dick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeThe Captain
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSelf
2002
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'Self - Team Captain
2002
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Self (archive footage)
2005
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
2006
Hitler: The Comedy YearsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Trials and Tribulations(archive footage)
2008JA
Just a Minutehimself
2009
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred HitchcockDirector
2009
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaHimself
2010Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaDirector
2010Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaWriter
2010
The Unforgettable Spike MilliganHimself
2010
Magical Mystery Tour RevisitedSelf
2012
Henry IX: The Lost KingSelf
2017
The Fringe, Fame and MeSelf
2022
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceSelf (archive footage)
2023
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly WrongNarrator
2023Television
The South Bank Show1 eps
1978
The Young OnesPeasant · 1 eps
1982
Whose Line Is It Anyway?Himself · 12 eps
1988
Have I Got News for YouSelf - Team Captain · 651 eps
1990Have I Got News for YouSelf - Host · 1 eps
1990
One Foot in the GraveBarman · 1 eps
1990
Paul Merton: The Series12 eps
1991Paul Merton: The SeriesWriter
1991Paul Merton: The SeriesCreator
1991
Terry and JulianVicar · 1 eps
1992Terry and JulianWriter
1992
If You See God, Tell HimWorkman · 1 eps
1993
Room 101Self - Host · 64 eps
1994TD
The Danny Baker Show1 eps
1994
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sArnold · 15 eps
1996
ParkinsonSelf · 3 eps
1998
Rex the RuntDr. Dogg (voice) · 6 eps
1998
LorraineSelf · 1 eps
2001
ParkinsonSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2004
Who Do You Think You Are?Self · 1 eps
2004
The One ShowSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2006The One ShowSelf · 1 eps
2006
Paul Merton in ChinaHimself - Presenter · 4 eps
2007
Paul Merton's Silent ClownsHimself · 4 eps
2007
Paul Merton in India5 eps
2008
Thank God You're HereSelf - Host · 6 eps
2008
Stewart Lee's Comedy VehiclePaul Merton · 1 eps
2009
Paul Merton in Europe6 eps
2010
Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant · 1 eps
2011
Paul Merton's AdventuresSelf · 6 eps
2011
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood3 eps
2011Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodWriter
2011Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodCreator
2011
Just a MinuteHimself (regular panellist) · 10 eps
2012
Tipping Point: Lucky StarsSelf - Contestant · 1 eps
2013
Paul Merton's Secret StationsSelf - Presenter · 3 eps
2016
Shoot From the Hip Improvised Plays1 eps
2018
Years and YearsPaul Merton · 1 eps
2019
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster12 eps
2021
Have I Got News for YouWriter
2024
Perfect Pub WalksSelf · 1 eps
2024
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing TrainsSelf - Presenter · 6 eps
2026
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - Team Captain · 346 eps
Sticky MomentsCreator
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