Paul Merton

Personal Info

Birthday

July 9, 1957

(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Parsons Green, London, England, UK

Paul Merton

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

One Foot in the Grave

The Young Ones

Rex the Runt

Years and Years

Terry and Julian

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

If You See God, Tell Him

Filmography

2023
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
as Narrator
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
as Self (archive footage)
2022
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
2017
Henry IX: The Lost King
as Self
2012
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
as Self
2010
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as Himself
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
as Himself
2008
Trials and Tribulations
as (archive footage)
2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2005
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
2002
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
as Self - Team Captain
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as Self
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
as The Captain
2000
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
as Spirit of the Ring
The Suicidal Dog
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
as Lucretia
1998
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
as Narrator
1997
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
as Self
1996
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
1994
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
as Himself
An Evening With Gary Lineker
as Ian
1993
Victor In The Bath
as Dentist (Voice)
1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Self