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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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When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

Paul Merton was

66 in When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong

as 'Narrator'.

Sun, Jul 16 2023

The Fringe, Fame and Me

Paul Merton was

65 in The Fringe, Fame and Me

as 'Self'.

Mon, Aug 08 2022

Henry IX: The Lost King

Paul Merton was

59 in Henry IX: The Lost King

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 2017

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Paul Merton was

55 in Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

as 'Self'.

Sat, Oct 06 2012

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

Paul Merton was

53 in The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Dec 23 2010

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'.

Sun, Mar 28 2010

Just a Minute

Paul Merton was

51 in Just a Minute

as 'himself'.

Tue, Mar 03 2009

Trials and Tribulations

Paul Merton was

51 in Trials and Tribulations

as '(archive footage)'.

Tue, Sep 30 2008

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Paul Merton was

49 in Hitler: The Comedy Years

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, May 10 2007

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'.

Mon, May 22 2006

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)'.

Mon, Nov 28 2005

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

Mon, Oct 27 2003

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'.

Mon, Nov 25 2002

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'.

Sat, Oct 05 2002

Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

Paul Merton was

44 in Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime

as 'The Captain'.

Tue, Jan 01 2002

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Paul Merton was

43 in Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

as 'Spirit of the Ring'.

Mon, Dec 25 2000

The Suicidal Dog

Paul Merton was

43 in The Suicidal Dog

as 'Radio announcer & Man on Train'.

Fri, Oct 13 2000

Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

Paul Merton was

42 in Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime

as 'Lucretia'.

Sun, Jan 02 2000

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

Paul Merton was

41 in Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

as 'Narrator'.

Fri, Dec 25 1998

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'.

Wed, Jan 01 1997

Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

Paul Merton was

38 in Rex the Runt: North by North Pole

as 'Dr. Dogg (voice)'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

Paul Merton at the London Palladium

Paul Merton was

37 in Paul Merton at the London Palladium

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Oct 17 1994

An Evening With Gary Lineker

Paul Merton was

36 in An Evening With Gary Lineker

as 'Ian'.

Tue, Jun 14 1994

Amnesty International's Big 30

Paul Merton was

34 in Amnesty International's Big 30

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 28 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey

Paul Merton was

66+ in Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 20 2024

Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

Paul Merton was

64+ in Motorhoming With Merton and Webster

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 06 2021

Years and Years

Paul Merton was

61+ in Years and Years

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 14 2019

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

Paul Merton was

58+ in Paul Merton's Secret Stations

as 'Self - Presenter'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 01 2016

Just a Minute

Paul Merton was

54+ in Just a Minute

as 'Himself (regular panellist)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2012

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Paul Merton was

54+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as 'Self - Participant'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011

Paul Merton's Adventures

Paul Merton was

54+ in Paul Merton's Adventures

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 19 2011

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Paul Merton was

53+ in Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

First Air Date
Fri, May 27 2011

Paul Merton in Europe

Paul Merton was

52+ in Paul Merton in Europe

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 2010

Paul Merton in India

Paul Merton was

51+ in Paul Merton in India

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 2008

Thank God You're Here

Paul Merton was

50+ in Thank God You're Here

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 12 2008

Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Paul Merton was

49+ in Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 25 2007

Paul Merton in China

Paul Merton was

49+ in Paul Merton in China

as 'Himself - Presenter'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 21 2007

The One Show

Paul Merton was

49+ in The One Show

as 'Self - Guest, Self, Self - Guest Presenter'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Who Do You Think You Are?

Paul Merton was

47+ in Who Do You Think You Are?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004

Rex the Runt

Paul Merton was

41+ in Rex the Runt

as 'Dr. Dogg (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 21 1998

Parkinson

Paul Merton was

40+ in Parkinson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

Paul Merton was

38+ in Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

as 'Arnold'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1996

The Danny Baker Show

Paul Merton was

37+ in The Danny Baker Show

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1994

Room 101

Paul Merton was

36+ in Room 101

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994

If You See God, Tell Him

Paul Merton was

36+ in If You See God, Tell Him

as 'Workman'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1993

Terry and Julian

Paul Merton was

35+ in Terry and Julian

as 'Vicar'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 11 1992

Paul Merton: The Series

Paul Merton was

34+ in Paul Merton: The Series

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1991

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'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990

One Foot In the Grave

Paul Merton was

32+ in One Foot In the Grave

as 'Barman, voice'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Paul Merton was

31+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway?

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1988

The Young Ones

Paul Merton was

25+ in The Young Ones

as 'Peasant'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Paul Merton was

0+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as 'Self - Presenter'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955

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'.

First Air Date
Unreleased