Paul Merton
Actor · Director · Writer · Creator
Born Jul 9, 1957 · Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Active 1982–present
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
Sticky Moments — CreatorYears and Years (2019) — Paul MertonThe Young Ones (1982) — PeasantOne Foot in the Grave (1990) — BarmanStewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (2009) — Paul MertonAladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000) — Spirit of the RingRex the Runt (1998) — Dr. Dogg (voice)Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002) — The CaptainPaul Merton in Galton & Simpson's (1996) — ArnoldIf You See God, Tell Him (1993) — WorkmanThe Suicidal Dog (2000) — Radio announcer & Man on Train · DirectorOne Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath (1993) — Dentist (Voice)Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime (1998) — NarratorCinderella: The ITV Pantomime (2000) — LucretiaPaul Merton in India (2008)Paul Merton in Europe (2010)Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood (2011) — Writer · CreatorPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) — Director · WriterHave I Got News for You (2024) — WriterPaul Merton: The Series (1991) — Writer · CreatorTerry and Julian (1992) — Vicar · WriterAn Evening with Gary Lineker (1994) — IanHave I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003)Rex the Runt: North by North Pole (1996) — Dr. Dogg (voice)