Paul Merton
Acting Born Jul 9, 1957 Parsons Green, London, England, UK 72 credits
Biography
Paul Merton works in acting. Born July 9, 1957 in Parsons Green, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 72 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Ian Hislop
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Victoria Coren Mitchell
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Jack Dee
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Janet Street-Porter
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Angus Deayton
2 shared titles
Alexander Armstrong
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Jo Brand
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Andy Hamilton
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Ross Noble
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Martin Clunes
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Career timeline
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
Have I Got News for You · WriterPerfect Pub Walks
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceWhen Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
Years and Years
Henry IX: The Lost King
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
Just a MinuteMagical Mystery Tour Revisited
Celebrity Antiques Road TripPaul Merton's Birth of HollywoodPaul Merton's Birth of Hollywood · WriterPaul Merton's Birth of Hollywood · CreatorPaul Merton's Adventures
Paul Merton in EuropeThe Unforgettable Spike MilliganPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema · DirectorPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema · Writer
Stewart Lee's Comedy VehicleJust a MinutePaul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock · Director
Thank God You're HereTrials and TribulationsPaul Merton in India
Hitler: The Comedy YearsPaul Merton's Silent ClownsPaul Merton in China
The One ShowThe One ShowSilent ClownsBonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Who Do You Think You Are?
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Dick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeSpike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeThe Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Lorraine
Cinderella: The ITV PantomimeAladdin: The ITV PantomimeThe Suicidal DogThe Suicidal Dog · Director
ParkinsonRex the RuntJack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sRex the Runt: North by North Pole
Room 101The Danny Baker ShowAn Evening with Gary LinekerPaul Merton at the London Palladium
If You See God, Tell HimOne Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
Terry and JulianTerry and Julian · Writer
Paul Merton: The SeriesPaul Merton: The Series · WriterPaul Merton: The Series · CreatorAmnesty International's Big 30
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouOne Foot in the Grave
Full Filmography
72 titles- Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains (2026) as Self - Presenter
- Have I Got News for You (2024) Writer
- Perfect Pub Walks (2024) as Himself
- Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong (2023) as Narrator
- The Fringe, Fame and Me (2022) as Self
- Motorhoming With Merton and Webster (2021)
- Years and Years (2019) as Paul Merton
- Henry IX: The Lost King (2017) as Self
- Paul Merton's Secret Stations (2016) as Self - Presenter
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Just a Minute (2012) as Himself (regular panellist)
- Magical Mystery Tour Revisited (2012) as Self
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood (2011)
- Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood (2011) Writer
- Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood (2011) Creator
- Paul Merton's Adventures (2011) as Self
- Paul Merton in Europe (2010)
- The Unforgettable Spike Milligan (2010) as Himself
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) as Himself
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) Director
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) Writer
- Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (2009) as Paul Merton
- Just a Minute (2009) as himself
- Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock (2009) Director
- Thank God You're Here (2008) as Self - Host
- Trials and Tribulations (2008) as (archive footage)
- Paul Merton in India (2008)
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Paul Merton's Silent Clowns (2007) as Himself
- Paul Merton in China (2007) as Himself - Presenter
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Silent Clowns (2006) as Self - Presenter
- Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration (2006) as Self
- Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003)
- Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002) as The Captain
- Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002) as Self
- The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' (2002) as Self - Team Captain
- Lorraine (2001) as Self
- Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime (2000) as Lucretia
- Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000) as Spirit of the Ring
- The Suicidal Dog (2000) as Radio announcer & Man on Train
- The Suicidal Dog (2000) Director
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Rex the Runt (1998) as Dr. Dogg (voice)
- Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime (1998) as Narrator
- Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video (1997) as Self
- Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's (1996) as Arnold
- Rex the Runt: North by North Pole (1996) as Dr. Dogg (voice)
- Room 101 (1994) as Self - Host
- The Danny Baker Show (1994)
- An Evening with Gary Lineker (1994) as Ian
- Paul Merton at the London Palladium (1994) as Himself
- If You See God, Tell Him (1993) as Workman
- One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath (1993) as Dentist (Voice)
- Terry and Julian (1992) as Vicar
- Terry and Julian (1992) Writer
- Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
- Paul Merton: The Series (1991) Writer
- Paul Merton: The Series (1991) Creator
- Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Team Captain
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as Barman
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) as Himself
- The Young Ones (1982) as Peasant
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Team Captain
- Sticky Moments Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Merton best known for?
Paul Merton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Years and Years (2019), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), The One Show (2006), The One Show (2006).
When and where was Paul Merton born?
Paul Merton was born on July 9, 1957 in Parsons Green, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Paul Merton have?
Paul Merton has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Paul Merton's background in cinema and television?
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.