Paul Merton
Date of birth: 1957-07-09
Place of birth: Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
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.
Movie Credits
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003-10-27
More than 160 minutes of the best moments from the top TV comedy news quiz, with a different guest p
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005-11-28
Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team capt
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
1996-01-01
The gang journey to the North Pole, and drill a hole to find out "What's at the center of the Earth?
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
1997-01-01
A feature-length exclusive-to-video edition of Have I Got News For You.
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007-05-10
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
2023-07-16
As demand for motorhomes soars, Paul Merton narrates this revealing look at holidays on the road - i
The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022-08-08
The Fringe, Fame and Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago t
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991-12-28
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, A
The Suicidal Dog
2000-10-13
Steve is married and has a dog who seems to not be enjoying life. Steve is unaware of his wife's bor
An Evening With Gary Lineker
1994-06-14
From their 1991 stageplay An Evening with Gary Lineker was adapted for television in 1994 by Arthur
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002-10-05
One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join for
Just a Minute
2009-03-03
Directed and animated by Run Wrake, a one minute illustration of Paul Merton's words on Sudoku commi
Henry IX: The Lost King
2017-01-01
An immersive documentary reveals the story of a forgotten prince--Henry Frederick Stuart--who was a
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
2010-03-28
Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema -
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
1994-10-17
The show with the sardonic wit for which Merton is famous. Plus his hilarious salute to the ice skat
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
2002-11-25
Compilation of classic moments and unseen outtakes from the first 23 series (1990-2002) of the popul
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
2010-12-23
A documentary about comedian Spike Milligan.
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
2012-10-06
The making of The Beatles' controversial 1967 film, featuring previously unseen archive footage.
Trials and Tribulations
2008-09-30
A retrospective of Colin Baker's turbulent three-years as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), cov
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
1998-12-25
A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
2000-01-02
A televised pantomime of Cinderella featuring various celebrities.
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
2000-12-25
A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
2002-01-01
An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
1993-03-12
Victor muses about life while in the bath.
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
2023-02-11
Frank Bough was one of the most famous men on British TV until a series of scandalous tabloid exposé
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2006-05-22
The year 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of "My Brother Makes The Noises For the Talk