Paul Merton

Paul Merton

Acting

Born:
1957-07-09
Place of birth:
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.

Known For

Filmography

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

2026Self - Presenter
TV
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

6.22024Writer
TV
Perfect Pub Walks

Perfect Pub Walks

7.02024Self
TV
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

2023Narrator
Movie
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

2023Self (archive footage)
Movie
The Fringe, Fame and Me

The Fringe, Fame and Me

2022Self
Movie
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

8.02021
TV
Years and Years

Years and Years

7.52019Paul Merton
TV
Shoot From the Hip Improvised Plays

Shoot From the Hip Improvised Plays

2018
TV
Henry IX: The Lost King

Henry IX: The Lost King

2017Self
Movie
Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

2016Self - Presenter
TV
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

7.52013Self - Contestant
TV
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

2012Self
Movie
Just a Minute

Just a Minute

9.52012Himself (regular panellist)
TV
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

6.02011Self - Participant
TV
Paul Merton's Adventures

Paul Merton's Adventures

2011Self
TV
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

8.02011
TV
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010Himself
Movie
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema

7.02010Himself
Movie
Paul Merton in Europe

Paul Merton in Europe

7.02010
TV
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

8.02009Paul Merton
TV
Just a Minute

Just a Minute

2009himself
Movie
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock

2009Director
Movie
Paul Merton in India

Paul Merton in India

7.02008
TV
Trials and Tribulations

Trials and Tribulations

2008(archive footage)
Movie
Thank God You're Here

Thank God You're Here

2008Self - Host
TV
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

2007Himself
TV
Paul Merton in China

Paul Merton in China

8.02007Himself - Presenter
TV
Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

5.02007Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
The One Show

The One Show

4.32006Self
TV
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

2006Self
Movie
The Unseen Spike Milligan

The Unseen Spike Milligan

2005Self
Movie
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

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

2005Self (archive footage)
Movie
Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

7.02004Self
TV
Parkinson

Parkinson

7.02004Self - Guest
TV
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters

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

2003
Movie
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

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

9.02002Self - Team Captain
Movie
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

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

9.02002Self
Movie
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

8.02002The Captain
Movie
Lorraine

Lorraine

2.82001Self
TV
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

9.02000Spirit of the Ring
Movie
The Suicidal Dog

The Suicidal Dog

8.02000Radio announcer & Man on Train
Movie
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

6.72000Lucretia
Movie
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

7.01998Narrator
Movie
Rex the Runt

Rex the Runt

7.61998Dr. Dogg (voice)
TV
Parkinson

Parkinson

1998Self
TV
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

7.01997Self
Movie
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

8.01996Arnold
TV
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

1996Dr. Dogg (voice)
Movie
Paul Merton at the London Palladium

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

10.01994Himself
Movie
The Danny Baker Show

The Danny Baker Show

1994
TV
Room 101

Room 101

6.61994Self - Host
TV
An Evening with Gary Lineker

An Evening with Gary Lineker

5.01994Ian
Movie
If You See God, Tell Him

If You See God, Tell Him

7.51993Workman
TV
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

8.01993Dentist (Voice)
Movie
Terry and Julian

Terry and Julian

5.51992Vicar
TV
Amnesty International's Big 30

Amnesty International's Big 30

4.01991Self
Movie
Paul Merton: The Series

Paul Merton: The Series

6.01991
TV
Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

7.11990Self - Host
TV
One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave

7.71990Barman
TV