Paul Merton

actor • miscellaneous • writer

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.

Born: July 9, 1957 in Parsons Green, London, England, UK (age 67)

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Known For

7.7

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Movies & TV Credits

63 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey TV Show	7.5	Actor	Himself(1 Episode)	2024
Have I Got News for You TV Show	7.4	Writing	Writer(10 Episodes)	2024
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong Movie	—	Actor	Narrator	2023
The Fringe, Fame and Me Movie	—	Actor	Self	2022
Years and Years Limited Series	8.1	Actor	Paul Merton(1 Episode)	2019
Henry IX: The Lost King Movie	8.1	Actor	Self	2017
Paul Merton's Secret Stations TV Show	6.9	Actor	Self - Presenter(3 Episodes)	2016
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited Movie	6.9	Actor	Self	2012
Just a Minute TV Show	8.3	Actor	Himself (regular panellist)(10 Episodes)	2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV Show	6.6	Actor	Self - Participant(1 Episode)	2011
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Movie	7.3	Actor	Himself	2010
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan Movie	—	Actor	Himself	2010
Paul Merton in Europe Limited Series	7.9	Actor	—(6 Episodes)	2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Movie	7.3	Directing	Director	2010
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock Movie	7.5	Directing	Director	2009
Trials and Tribulations Movie	7.8	Actor	(archive footage)	2008
Thank God You're Here TV Show	7.3	Actor	Self - Host(6 Episodes)	2008
Paul Merton in India Limited Series	7.7	Actor	—(5 Episodes)	2008
Hitler: The Comedy Years Movie	6.4	Actor	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	2007
Paul Merton in China Limited Series	6.9	Actor	Himself - Presenter(4 Episodes)	2007
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration Movie	—	Actor	Self	2006
The One Show TV Show	3.7	Actor	Self - Guest Presenter(1 Episode)	2006
The One Show TV Show	3.7	Actor	Self(3 Episodes)	2006
The One Show TV Show	3.7	Actor	Self - Guest(1 Episode)	2006
Silent Clowns Limited Series	8.0	Actor	Himself(4 Episodes)	2006
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2005
Who Do You Think You Are? TV Show	8.2	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2004
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Movie	—	Actor	—	2003
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' Movie	8.0	Actor	Self - Team Captain	2002
Spike Milligan: I Told You I Was Ill... - A Live Tribute Movie	7.6	Actor	Self	2002
Dick Whittington Movie	7.9	Actor	The Captain	2002
Lorraine TV Show	2.8	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2001
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime Movie	—	Actor	Spirit of the Ring	2000
The Suicidal Dog Short Film	7.3	Actor	Radio announcer & Man on Train	2000
Cinderella Movie	7.5	Actor	Lucretia	2000
The Suicidal Dog Short Film	7.3	Directing	Director	2000
Parkinson TV Show	—	Actor	Self(3 Episodes)	1998
Jack and the Beanstalk Movie	7.4	Actor	Narrator	1998
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video Movie	8.8	Actor	Self	1997
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole Movie	7.9	Actor	Dr. Dogg (voice)	1996
Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's... TV Show	6.6	Actor	Arnold(15 Episodes)	1996
Room 101 TV Show	6.7	Actor	Self - Host(64 Episodes)	1994
The Danny Baker Show TV Show	7.4	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1994
An Evening with Gary Lineker Movie	6.2	Actor	Ian	1994
Paul Merton Live at the Palladium TV Special	7.7	Actor	Himself	1994
If You See God, Tell Him Limited Series	7.2	Actor	Workman(4 Episodes)	1993
Terry and Julian TV Show	6.7	Actor	Vicar(1 Episode)	1992
Terry and Julian TV Show	6.7	Writing	Writer(6 Episodes)	1992
Paul Merton: The Series TV Show	7.4	Actor	—(12 Episodes)	1991
Rex the Runt TV Show	7.7	Actor	Dr. Dogg (voice)(6 Episodes)	1991
Amnesty International's Big 30 TV Special	5.9	Actor	Self	1991
Paul Merton: The Series TV Show	7.4	Writing	Writer(12 Episodes)	1991
Have I Got News for You TV Show	7.7	Actor	Self - Host(1 Episode)	1990
Have I Got News for You TV Show	7.7	Actor	Self - Team Captain(618 Episodes)	1990
Have I Got News for You TV Show	7.7	Actor	Self – Team Captain(3 Episodes)	1990
One Foot in the Grave TV Show	7.8	Actor	voice(1 Episode)	1990
One Foot in the Grave TV Show	7.8	Actor	Barman(1 Episode)	1990
Sticky Moments with Julian Clary TV Show	8.2	Creator	Creator	1989
Whose Line Is It Anyway? TV Show	8.0	Actor	Himself(12 Episodes)	1988
The Young Ones TV Show	8.4	Actor	Peasant(1 Episode)	1982
Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV Show	8.4	Actor	Self - Presenter(1 Episode)	1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV Show	8.4	Directing	Director(1 Episode)	1955
Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV Show	—	Actor	Self - Team Captain(346 Episodes)	—

Paul Merton

Known For

Have I Got News for You

Room 101

The One Show

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Movies & TV Credits