Paul Merton

Known for: Acting

Born: 1957-07-09 (age 69)

From: 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.

Filmography (59)

TV
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
2026
as Self - Presenter
TV★ 7.0
Perfect Pub Walks
2024
as Himself
MOVIE
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
2023
as Narrator
MOVIE
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
2023
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE
The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022
as Self
TV★ 8.0
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
2021
TV★ 7.5
Years and Years
2019
as Paul Merton
MOVIE
Henry IX: The Lost King
2017
as Self
TV
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
2016
as Self - Presenter
TV★ 7.5
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
2013
as Self - Contestant
MOVIE
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
2012
as Self
TV★ 9.5
Just a Minute
2012
as Himself (regular panellist)
TV★ 6.0
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
TV
Paul Merton's Adventures
2011
as Self
TV★ 7.0
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
2011
MOVIE
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
2010
as Himself
MOVIE★ 7.0
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
2010
as Himself
TV★ 7.0
Paul Merton in Europe
2010
TV★ 8.0
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
2009
as Paul Merton
MOVIE
Just a Minute
2009
as himself
TV★ 7.0
Paul Merton in India
2008
MOVIE
Trials and Tribulations
2008
as (archive footage)
TV
Thank God You're Here
2008
as Self - Host
TV
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
2007
as Himself
TV★ 8.0
Paul Merton in China
2007
as Himself - Presenter
MOVIE★ 5.0
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TV★ 4.4
The One Show
2006
as Self - Guest
MOVIE
Silent Clowns
2006
as Self - Presenter
MOVIE
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2006
as Self
MOVIE
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 7.0
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004
as Self
MOVIE
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
2002
as Self - Team Captain
MOVIE★ 9.0
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
2002
as The Captain
TV★ 2.8
Lorraine
2001
as Self
MOVIE★ 9.0
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
2000
as Spirit of the Ring
MOVIE★ 8.0
The Suicidal Dog
2000
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
MOVIE★ 6.7
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
2000
as Lucretia
MOVIE★ 7.0
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
1998
as Narrator
TV★ 7.6
Rex the Runt
1998
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
TV
Parkinson
1998
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.0
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
1997
as Self
TV★ 8.0
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
1996
as Arnold
MOVIE
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
1996
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
MOVIE★ 10.0
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
1994
as Himself
TV
The Danny Baker Show
1994
TV★ 6.6
Room 101
1994
as Self - Host
MOVIE★ 5.0
An Evening with Gary Lineker
1994
as Ian
TV★ 7.5
If You See God, Tell Him
1993
as Workman
MOVIE★ 8.0
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
1993
as Dentist (Voice)
TV★ 5.5
Terry and Julian
1992
as Vicar
MOVIE★ 4.0
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991
as Self
TV★ 6.0
Paul Merton: The Series
1991
TV★ 7.2
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Team Captain
TV★ 7.7
One Foot in the Grave
1990
as Barman
TV★ 7.7
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
as Himself
TV★ 7.9
The Young Ones
1982
as Peasant
TV★ 7.1
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
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as Self - Team Captain