Paul Merton

1957 (69) • Acting

Born: 7/9/1957 (69) in Parsons Green, London, England, UK

Known for: Acting

Paul Merton

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

Years and Years

75%

Paul Merton

2019

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

78%

Director

1955

The Young Ones

79%

Peasant

1982

One Foot in the Grave

77%

Barman

1990

Have I Got News for You

71%

Self - Team Captain / Self - Host

1990

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

77%

Himself

1988

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

80%

Paul Merton

2009

The One Show

44%

Self - Guest / Self

2006

Have I Got News for You

62%

Writer

2024

Perfect Pub Walks

70%

Himself

2024

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

Narrator

2023

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

Self (archive footage)

2023

The Fringe, Fame and Me

Self

2022

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

80%

Unknown

2021

Years and Years

75%

Paul Merton

2019

Henry IX: The Lost King

Self

2017

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Self - Presenter

2016

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Self

2012

Just a Minute

95%

Himself (regular panellist)

2012

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

60%

Self - Participant

2011

Paul Merton's Adventures

Self

2011

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

70%

Unknown

2011

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

70%

Creator

2011

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

70%

Writer

2011

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

Himself

2010

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

70%

Himself

2010

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

70%

Director

2010

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

70%

Writer

2010

Paul Merton in Europe

70%

Unknown

2010

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

80%

Paul Merton

2009

Just a Minute

himself

2009

Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

Director

2009

Paul Merton in India

70%

Unknown

2008

Trials and Tribulations

(archive footage)

2008

Thank God You're Here

Self - Host

2008

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Himself

2007