Paul Merton

Born 1957-07-09 (age 69) Parsons Green, London, England, UK

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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.

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Paul Merton

Known For

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

2000

as Lucretia

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

2002

as The Captain

Amnesty International's Big 30

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991

as Self

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

1993

as Dentist (Voice)

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

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

1996

as Dr. Dogg (voice)

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

2012

as Self

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

2000

as Spirit of the Ring

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Fringe, Fame and Me

The Fringe, Fame and Me

2022

as Self

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

2023

as Narrator

An Evening with Gary Lineker

An Evening with Gary Lineker

1994

as Ian

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

1998

as Narrator

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

1994

as Himself

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010

as Himself

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

1997

as Self

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

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Henry IX: The Lost King

Henry IX: The Lost King

2017

as Self

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

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

2002

as Self - Team Captain