Paul Merton

Profile

Paul Merton

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

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.

Filmography

59 credits across movies and TV

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

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 2
Movie

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

2005 · Self (archive footage)

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Movie

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

1996 · Dr. Dogg (voice)

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

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

1997 · Self

Hitler: The Comedy Years
Movie

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
Movie

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

2023 · Narrator

The Fringe, Fame and Me
Movie

The Fringe, Fame and Me

2022 · Self

Amnesty International's Big 30
Movie

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991 · Self

The Suicidal Dog
Movie

The Suicidal Dog

2000 · Radio announcer & Man on Train

An Evening With Gary Lineker
Movie

An Evening With Gary Lineker

1994 · Ian

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

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

2002 · Self

Just a Minute
Movie

Just a Minute

2009 · himself

Henry IX: The Lost King
Movie

Henry IX: The Lost King

2017 · Self

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Movie

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

2010 · Himself

Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Movie

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

1994 · Himself

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

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

2002 · Self - Team Captain

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Movie

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010 · Himself

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Movie

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

2012 · Self

Trials and Tribulations
Movie

Trials and Tribulations

2008 · (archive footage)

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Movie

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

2000 · Lucretia

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Movie

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

2000 · Spirit of the Ring

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Movie

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

1998 · Narrator

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Movie

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

2002 · The Captain

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
Movie

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

1993 · Dentist (Voice)

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
Movie

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Movie

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

2006 · Self

The One Show
TV

The One Show

2006 · Self - Guest

Room 101
TV

Room 101

1994 · Self - Host

One Foot in the Grave
TV

One Foot in the Grave

1990 · Barman

Paul Merton: The Series
TV

Paul Merton: The Series

1991

The Young Ones
TV

The Young Ones

1982 · Peasant

Terry and Julian
TV

Terry and Julian

1992 · Vicar

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
TV

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

1996 · Arnold

Paul Merton in India
TV

Paul Merton in India

2008

The Danny Baker Show
TV

The Danny Baker Show

1994

Paul Merton in Europe
TV

Paul Merton in Europe

2010

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
TV

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

2011

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
TV

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

2021

Paul Merton's Adventures
TV

Paul Merton's Adventures

2011 · Self

Who Do You Think You Are?
TV

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004 · Self

Just a Minute
TV

Just a Minute

2012 · Himself (regular panellist)

The One Show
TV

The One Show

2006 · Self

Have I Got News for You
TV

Have I Got News for You

1990 · Self - Team Captain

Rex the Runt
TV

Rex the Runt

1998 · Dr. Dogg (voice)

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
TV

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

2007 · Himself

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Self - Team Captain

Paul Merton in China
TV

Paul Merton in China

2007 · Himself - Presenter

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
TV

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011 · Self - Participant

Paul Merton's Secret Stations
TV

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

2016 · Self - Presenter

Perfect Pub Walks
TV

Perfect Pub Walks

2024 · Himself

Years and Years
TV

Years and Years

2019 · Paul Merton

Have I Got News for You
TV

Have I Got News for You

1990 · Self - Host

Thank God You're Here
TV

Thank God You're Here

2008 · Self - Host

Whose Line Is It Anyway?
TV

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988 · Himself

Parkinson
TV

Parkinson

1998 · Self

Lorraine
TV

Lorraine

2001 · Self

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
TV

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

2009 · Paul Merton

If You See God, Tell Him
TV

If You See God, Tell Him

1993 · Workman

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
TV

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

2026 · Self - Presenter