Paul Merton

Known for

Acting

Born

July 9, 1957 (age 69)

Birthplace

Parsons Green, London, England, UK

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.

Best known work

Years and Years

2019

The Young Ones

1982

One Foot in the Grave

1990

Have I Got News for You

1990

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

2009

The One Show

2006

Room 101

1994

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Filmography

TBA
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouTV
as Self - Team Captain (346 episodes)
TBA
Sticky MomentsTV
Creator
2026
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing TrainsTV
as Self - Presenter (6 episodes)
2024
Have I Got News for YouTV
Writer
2024
Perfect Pub WalksTV
as Himself (1 episode)
2023
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
as Narrator
2023
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
as Self (archive footage)
2022
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
2021
Motorhoming With Merton and WebsterTV
2019
Years and YearsTV
as Paul Merton (1 episode)
2018
Shoot From the Hip Improvised PlaysTV
2017
Henry IX: The Lost King
as Self
2016
Paul Merton's Secret StationsTV
as Self - Presenter (3 episodes)
2013
Tipping Point: Lucky StarsTV
as Self - Contestant (1 episode)
2012
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
as Self
2012
Just a MinuteTV
as Himself (regular panellist) (10 episodes)
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road TripTV
as Self - Participant (1 episode)
2011
Paul Merton's AdventuresTV
as Self (6 episodes)
2011
Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodTV
Writer, Creator
2010
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as Himself
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
as Himself, Director, Writer
2010
Paul Merton in EuropeTV
2009
Stewart Lee's Comedy VehicleTV
as Paul Merton (1 episode)
2009
Just a Minute
as himself
2009
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock
Director