Paul Merton

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Years and Years (2019) — Paul Merton
2. The Young Ones (1982) — Peasant
3. One Foot in the Grave (1990) — Barman
4. Have I Got News for You (1990) — Self - Team Captain
5. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) — Himself
6. The One Show (2006) — Self - Guest
7. Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (2009) — Paul Merton
8. Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) — Self
9. Room 101 (1994) — Self - Host
10. Have I Got a Bit More News for You — Self - Team Captain
11. Lorraine (2001) — Self
12. Rex the Runt (1998) — Dr. Dogg (voice)
13. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) — Self - Participant
14. Terry and Julian (1992) — Vicar
15. Paul Merton in China (2007) — Himself - Presenter
16. If You See God, Tell Him (1993) — Workman
17. Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime (1998) — Narrator
18. Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime (2000) — Lucretia
19. Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
20. An Evening with Gary Lineker (1994) — Ian
21. Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002) — The Captain
22. Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's (1996) — Arnold
23. Perfect Pub Walks (2024) — Himself
24. Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) — Self - Contestant
25. Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video (1997) — Self
26. Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
27. Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) — Self
28. The Suicidal Dog (2000) — Radio announcer & Man on Train
29. Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002) — Self
30. Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) — Himself
31. Paul Merton at the London Palladium (1994) — Himself
32. The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' (2002) — Self - Team Captain
33. Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000) — Spirit of the Ring
34. One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath (1993) — Dentist (Voice)
35. Paul Merton in India (2008)
36. Paul Merton in Europe (2010)
37. Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood (2011)
38. Motorhoming With Merton and Webster (2021)
39. Just a Minute (2012) — Himself (regular panellist)
40. Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003)

Directed

1. The Suicidal Dog (2000) — Director
2. Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) — Director
3. Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock (2009) — Director