Paul Merton
Acting • Born 1957-07-09
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
58 credits
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Movie • 2003
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Movie • 2005
Self (archive footage)
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Movie • 1996
Dr. Dogg (voice)
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Movie • 1997
Self
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
Movie • 2023
Narrator
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Movie • 2022
Self
Amnesty International's Big 30
Movie • 1991
Self
The Suicidal Dog
Movie • 2000
Radio announcer & Man on Train
An Evening With Gary Lineker
Movie • 1994
Ian
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Movie • 2002
Self
Just a Minute
Movie • 2009
himself
Henry IX: The Lost King
Movie • 2017
Self
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Movie • 2010
Himself
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Movie • 1994
Himself
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Movie • 2002
Self - Team Captain
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Movie • 2010
Himself
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Movie • 2012
Self
Trials and Tribulations
Movie • 2008
(archive footage)
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Movie • 2000
Spirit of the Ring
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Movie • 2000
Lucretia
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Movie • 1998
Narrator
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Movie • 2002
The Captain
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
Movie • 1993
Dentist (Voice)
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
Movie • 2023
Self (archive footage)
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Movie • 2006
Self
The One Show
TV • 2006
Self - Guest
Room 101
TV • 1994
Self - Host
Paul Merton: The Series
TV • 1991
One Foot in the Grave
TV • 1990
Barman
If You See God, Tell Him
TV • 1993
Workman
The Young Ones
TV • 1982
Peasant
Terry and Julian
TV • 1992
Vicar
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
TV • 1996
Arnold
Paul Merton in India
TV • 2008
The Danny Baker Show
TV • 1994
Paul Merton in Europe
TV • 2010
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
TV • 2011
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
TV • 2021
Paul Merton's Adventures
TV • 2011
Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
TV • 2004
Self
Just a Minute
TV • 2012
Himself (regular panellist)
The One Show
TV • 2006
Self
Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990
Self - Team Captain
Rex the Runt
TV • 1998
Dr. Dogg (voice)
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
TV • 2007
Himself
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
Self - Team Captain
Paul Merton in China
TV • 2007
Himself - Presenter
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
TV • 2011
Self - Participant
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
TV • 2016
Self - Presenter
Perfect Pub Walks
TV • 2024
Himself
Years and Years
TV • 2019
Paul Merton
Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990
Self - Host
Thank God You're Here
TV • 2008
Self - Host
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
TV • 1988
Himself
Parkinson
TV • 1998
Self
Lorraine
TV • 2001
Self
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
TV • 2009
Paul Merton