Paul Merton

Acting • 1957-07-09 • 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.

Known For

7.6

Rex the Runt

1998

6.0

Paul Merton: The Series

1991

8.0

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

1996

6.7

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

2000

8.0

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

2011

8.0

One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath

1993

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Filmography

2026
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing TrainsTV
Self - Presenter • 6 episodes
2024
Perfect Pub WalksTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2023
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly WrongFilm
Narrator
2023
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceFilm
Self (archive footage)
2022
The Fringe, Fame and MeFilm
Self
2021
Motorhoming With Merton and WebsterTV
★ 8.0
2019
Years and YearsTV
Paul Merton • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2018
Shoot From the Hip Improvised PlaysTV
2017
Henry IX: The Lost KingFilm
Self
2016
Paul Merton's Secret StationsTV
Self - Presenter • 3 episodes
2013
Tipping Point: Lucky StarsTV
Self - Contestant • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2012
Just a MinuteTV
Himself (regular panellist) • 10 episodes
★ 9.5
2012
Magical Mystery Tour RevisitedFilm
Self
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road TripTV
Self - Participant • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2011
Paul Merton's Birth of HollywoodTV
★ 8.0
2011
Paul Merton's AdventuresTV
Self • 6 episodes
2010
Paul Merton in EuropeTV
★ 7.0
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaFilm
Himself
★ 7.0
2010
The Unforgettable Spike MilliganFilm
Himself
2009
Stewart Lee's Comedy VehicleTV
Paul Merton • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
Just a MinuteFilm
himself
2008
Paul Merton in IndiaTV
★ 7.0
2008
Thank God You're HereTV
Self - Host • 6 episodes
2008
Trials and TribulationsFilm
(archive footage)
2007
Paul Merton in ChinaTV
Himself - Presenter • 4 episodes
★ 8.0
2007
Hitler: The Comedy YearsFilm
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.0
2007
Paul Merton's Silent ClownsTV
Himself • 4 episodes
2006
The One ShowTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
2006
The One ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
2006
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationFilm
Self
2005
The Unseen Spike MilliganFilm
Self
2005
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Film
Self (archive footage)
2004
Who Do You Think You Are?TV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2004
ParkinsonTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2003
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest PresentersFilm
2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeFilm
The Captain
★ 8.0
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeFilm
Self
★ 9.0
2002
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'Film
Self - Team Captain
★ 9.0
2001
LorraineTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 2.8
2000
Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeFilm
Lucretia
★ 6.7
2000
Aladdin: The ITV PantomimeFilm
Spirit of the Ring
★ 9.0
2000
The Suicidal DogFilm
Radio announcer & Man on Train
★ 8.0
1998
Rex the RuntTV
Dr. Dogg (voice) • 6 episodes
★ 7.6
1998
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV PantomimeFilm
Narrator
★ 7.0
1998
ParkinsonTV
Self • 3 episodes
1997
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoFilm
Self
★ 7.0
1996
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sTV
Arnold • 15 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
Rex the Runt: North by North PoleFilm
Dr. Dogg (voice)
1994
Room 101TV
Self - Host • 64 episodes
★ 6.6
1994
Paul Merton at the London PalladiumFilm
Himself
★ 10.0
1994
An Evening with Gary LinekerFilm
Ian
★ 5.0
1994
The Danny Baker ShowTV
1993
If You See God, Tell HimTV
Workman • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1993
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The BathFilm
Dentist (Voice)
★ 8.0
1992
Terry and JulianTV
Vicar • 1 episodes
★ 5.5
1991
Paul Merton: The SeriesTV
★ 6.0
1991
Amnesty International's Big 30Film
Self
★ 4.0
1990
Have I Got News for YouTV
Self - Team Captain • 654 episodes
★ 7.1
1990
Have I Got News for YouTV
Self - Host • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1990
One Foot in the GraveTV
Barman • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1988
Whose Line Is It Anyway?TV
Himself • 12 episodes
★ 7.7
1987
Comedy WavelengthTV
1982
The Young OnesTV
Peasant • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1978
The South Bank ShowTV
★ 5.6