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Paul Merton

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Jul 09 1957
Birthplace: Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Paul Merton is 67 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
Paul Merton was 66 in When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 2023
Poster of The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Paul Merton was 65 in The Fringe, Fame and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2022
Poster of Henry IX: The Lost King
Henry IX: The Lost King
Paul Merton was 59 in Henry IX: The Lost King as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Paul Merton was 55 in Magical Mystery Tour Revisited as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2012
Poster of The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Paul Merton was 53 in The Unforgettable Spike Milligan as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 2010
Poster of Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Paul Merton was 52 in Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 2010
Poster of Just a Minute
Just a Minute
Paul Merton was 51 in Just a Minute as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 2009
Poster of Trials and Tribulations
Trials and Tribulations
Paul Merton was 51 in Trials and Tribulations as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 2008
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Paul Merton was 49 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration
Paul Merton was 48 in The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 2006
Poster of Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Paul Merton was 48 in Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 2005
Poster of Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Paul Merton was 46 in Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 2003
Poster of The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Paul Merton was 45 in The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' as 'Self - Team Captain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 2002
Poster of Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Paul Merton was 45 in Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Paul Merton was 44 in Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime as 'The Captain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Paul Merton was 43 in Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime as 'Spirit of the Ring'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of The Suicidal Dog
The Suicidal Dog
Paul Merton was 43 in The Suicidal Dog as 'Radio announcer & Man on Train'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Paul Merton was 42 in Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime as 'Lucretia'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 2000
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Paul Merton was 41 in Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Paul Merton was 39 in Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Paul Merton was 38 in Rex the Runt: North by North Pole as 'Dr. Dogg (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Paul Merton was 37 in Paul Merton at the London Palladium as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1994
Poster of An Evening With Gary Lineker
An Evening With Gary Lineker
Paul Merton was 36 in An Evening With Gary Lineker as 'Ian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 1994
Poster of Amnesty International's Big 30
Amnesty International's Big 30
Paul Merton was 34 in Amnesty International's Big 30 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Paul Merton was 66+ in Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey as 'Himself'.
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Tue, Feb 20 2024
Poster of Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
Paul Merton was 64+ in Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
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Fri, Aug 06 2021
Poster of Years and Years
Years and Years
Paul Merton was 61+ in Years and Years as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 14 2019
Poster of Paul Merton's Secret Stations
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
Paul Merton was 58+ in Paul Merton's Secret Stations as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 2016
Poster of Just a Minute
Just a Minute
Paul Merton was 54+ in Just a Minute as 'Himself (regular panellist)'.
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Mon, Mar 26 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Paul Merton was 54+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Paul Merton's Adventures
Paul Merton's Adventures
Paul Merton was 54+ in Paul Merton's Adventures as 'Self'.
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Wed, Oct 19 2011
Poster of Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
Paul Merton was 53+ in Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
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Fri, May 27 2011
Poster of Paul Merton in Europe
Paul Merton in Europe
Paul Merton was 52+ in Paul Merton in Europe
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Mon, Jan 11 2010
Poster of Paul Merton in India
Paul Merton in India
Paul Merton was 51+ in Paul Merton in India
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Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Paul Merton was 50+ in Thank God You're Here as 'Self - Host'.
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Sat, Jan 12 2008
Poster of Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
Paul Merton was 49+ in Paul Merton's Silent Clowns as 'Himself'.
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Fri, May 25 2007
Poster of Paul Merton in China
Paul Merton in China
Paul Merton was 49+ in Paul Merton in China as 'Himself - Presenter'.
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Mon, May 21 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Paul Merton was 49+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest, Self, Self - Guest Presenter'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Paul Merton was 47+ in Who Do You Think You Are? as 'Self'.
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Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of Lorraine
Lorraine
Paul Merton was 44+ in Lorraine as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Rex the Runt
Rex the Runt
Paul Merton was 41+ in Rex the Runt as 'Dr. Dogg (voice)'.
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Mon, Dec 21 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Paul Merton was 40+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
Paul Merton was 38+ in Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's as 'Arnold'.
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Fri, Jan 26 1996
Poster of The Danny Baker Show
The Danny Baker Show
Paul Merton was 37+ in The Danny Baker Show
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Sat, Sep 17 1994
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Paul Merton was 36+ in Room 101 as 'Self - Host'.
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Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of If You See God, Tell Him
If You See God, Tell Him
Paul Merton was 36+ in If You See God, Tell Him as 'Workman'.
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Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of Terry and Julian
Terry and Julian
Paul Merton was 35+ in Terry and Julian as 'Vicar'.
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Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of Paul Merton: The Series
Paul Merton: The Series
Paul Merton was 34+ in Paul Merton: The Series
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Wed, Sep 25 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Paul Merton was 33+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Self – Team Captain, Self - Team Captain, Self - Host'.
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Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
Paul Merton was 32+ in One Foot In the Grave as 'Barman, voice'.
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Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Paul Merton was 31+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway? as 'Himself'.
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Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of The Young Ones
The Young Ones
Paul Merton was 25+ in The Young Ones as 'Peasant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Paul Merton was 0+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Paul Merton will be 67+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You as 'Self - Team Captain'.
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