Acting

Paul Merton

Born 1957-07-09 · 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.

Credits

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Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
as Self - Presenter
2026
Have I Got News for You
Writer
2024
Perfect Pub Walks
as Self
2024
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
as Narrator
2023
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
as Self (archive footage)
2023
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
2022
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
2021
Years and Years
as Paul Merton
2019
Shoot From the Hip Improvised Plays
2018
Henry IX: The Lost King
as Self
2017
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
as Self - Presenter
2016
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
as Self - Contestant
2013
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
as Self
2012
Just a Minute
as Himself (regular panellist)
2012
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
2011
Paul Merton's Adventures
as Self
2011
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
2011
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Writer
2011
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Creator
2011
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as Himself
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
as Himself
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Director
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Writer
2010
Paul Merton in Europe
2010
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
as Paul Merton
2009
Just a Minute
as himself
2009
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock
Director
2009
Paul Merton in India
2008
Trials and Tribulations
as (archive footage)
2008
Thank God You're Here
as Self - Host
2008
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
as Himself
2007
Paul Merton in China
as Himself - Presenter
2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
The One Show
as Self - Guest
2006
The One Show
as Self
2006
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2006
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self
2004
Parkinson
as Self - Guest
2004
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
as Self - Team Captain
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as Self
2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
as The Captain
2002
Lorraine
as Self
2001
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
as Spirit of the Ring
2000
The Suicidal Dog
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
2000
The Suicidal Dog
Director
2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
as Lucretia
2000
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
as Narrator
1998
Rex the Runt
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
1998
Parkinson
as Self
1998
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
as Self
1997
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
as Arnold
1996
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
1996
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
as Himself
1994
The Danny Baker Show
1994
Room 101
as Self - Host
1994
An Evening with Gary Lineker
as Ian
1994
If You See God, Tell Him
as Workman
1993
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
as Dentist (Voice)
1993
Terry and Julian
as Vicar
1992
Terry and Julian
Writer
1992
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Self
1991
Paul Merton: The Series
1991
Paul Merton: The Series
Writer
1991
Paul Merton: The Series
Creator
1991
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Team Captain
1990
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Host
1990
One Foot in the Grave
as Barman
1990
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as Himself
1988
The Young Ones
as Peasant
1982
The South Bank Show
1978
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Team Captain
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Sticky Moments
Creator
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