Paul Merton
Born in Parsons Green, London, England, UK — Jul 09 1957
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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's Credits
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Himself
The Young Ones
Peasant
Years and Years
Paul Merton
One Foot in the Grave
Barman
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Paul Merton
Rex the Runt
Dr. Dogg (voice)
Perfect Pub Walks
Himself
Paul Merton: The Series
The Danny Baker Show
Just a Minute
Himself (regular panellist)
Terry and Julian
Vicar
Amnesty International's Big 30
Self
If You See God, Tell Him
Workman
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Self
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
Arnold
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
The Captain
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Spirit of the Ring
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Lucretia
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
An Evening With Gary Lineker
Ian
Trials and Tribulations
(archive footage)
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
Self (archive footage)
Thank God You're Here
Self - Host
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Self
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Himself
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Self
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Self
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Self
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Narrator
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Self - Team Captain
Paul Merton's Adventures
Self
Paul Merton in China
Himself - Presenter
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
Dentist (Voice)
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
Self - Presenter
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
Himself
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
The Suicidal Dog
Radio announcer & Man on Train
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Himself
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Paul Merton in Europe
Sticky Moments
Creator
Just a Minute
himself
Paul Merton in India
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Dr. Dogg (voice)
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
Narrator
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock
Directing
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Himself
Henry IX: The Lost King
Self
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
Self - Presenter