Paul Merton

Born

July 9, 1957 (68 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Parsons Green, London, England, UK

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

7.6

Have I Got News for You

Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey

Himself · (1 episode)

7.0

2024

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

Narrator

0.0

2023

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

Self (archive)

0.0

2023

The Fringe, Fame and Me

Self

0.0

2022

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

(12 episodes)

8.0

2021

Years and Years

Paul Merton · (1 episode)

7.6

2019

Henry IX: The Lost King

Self

0.0

2017

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Self - Presenter · (3 episodes)

0.0

2016

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Self

0.0

2012

Just a Minute

Himself (regular panellist) · (10 episodes)

9.5

2012

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Self - Participant · (1 episode)

5.0

2011

Paul Merton's Adventures

Self · (6 episodes)

0.0

2011

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

(3 episodes)

7.0

2011

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

Himself

0.0

2010

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

Himself

7.0

2010

Paul Merton in Europe

(6 episodes)

0.0

2010

Just a Minute

himself

0.0

2009

Paul Merton in India

(5 episodes)

0.0

2008

Trials and Tribulations

(archive footage)

0.0

2008

Thank God You're Here

Self - Host · (6 episodes)

0.0

2008

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Himself · (4 episodes)

0.0

2007

Paul Merton in China

Himself - Presenter · (4 episodes)

8.7

2007

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

5.0

2007

The One Show

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

4.7

2006

The One Show

Self · (3 episodes)

4.7

2006

The One Show

Self - Guest Presenter · (1 episode)

4.7

2006

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

Self

0.0

2006

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

Self (archive footage)

0.0

2005

Who Do You Think You Are?

Self · (1 episode)

6.7

2004

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

0.0

2003

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

Self - Team Captain

0.0

2002

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

Self

0.0

2002

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

The Captain

6.0

2002

Lorraine

Self · (1 episode)

2.7

2001

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Spirit of the Ring

9.0

2000

The Suicidal Dog

Radio announcer & Man on Train

0.0

2000

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

Lucretia

6.5

2000

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

Narrator

7.0

1998

Rex the Runt

Dr. Dogg (voice) · (6 episodes)

7.0

1998

Parkinson

Self · (3 episodes)

0.0

1998

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

Self

0.0

1997

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

Arnold · (15 episodes)

7.0

1996

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

Dr. Dogg (voice)

7.0

1996

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

Himself

0.0

1994

The Danny Baker Show

(1 episode)

0.0

1994

Room 101

Self - Host · (64 episodes)

6.3

1994

An Evening With Gary Lineker

Ian

1.0

1994

If You See God, Tell Him

Workman · (4 episodes)

6.7

1993

Victor In The Bath

Dentist (Voice)

8.0

1993

Terry and Julian

Vicar · (1 episode)

4.5

1992

Amnesty International's Big 30

Self

4.0

1991

Paul Merton: The Series

(12 episodes)

4.0

1991

Have I Got News for You

Self – Team Captain · (3 episodes)

7.1

1990

Have I Got News for You

Self - Team Captain · (618 episodes)

7.1

1990

Have I Got News for You

Self - Host · (1 episode)

7.1

1990

One Foot in the Grave

Barman · (1 episode)

7.6

1990

The Young Ones

Peasant · (1 episode)

7.9

1982

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Self - Team Captain · (346 episodes)

7.0

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Himself · (12 episodes)

7.6

1988