Acting · Parsons Green, London, England, UK · Born July 9, 1957
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.
What has the BBC ever done for me?
2026
as Self
TVPaul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
2026
as Self - Presenter
TVPerfect Pub Walks
2024
as Himself
MovieWhen Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
2023
as Narrator
MovieFrank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
2023
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Fringe, Fame and Me
2022
as Self
TVMotorhoming With Merton and Webster
2021
TVYears and Years
2019
as Paul Merton
MovieHenry IX: The Lost King
2017
as Self
TVPaul Merton's Secret Stations
2016
as Self - Presenter
TVTipping Point: Lucky Stars
2013
as Self - Contestant
MovieMagical Mystery Tour Revisited
2012
as Self
TVJust a Minute
2012
as Himself (regular panellist)
TVCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
TVPaul Merton's Adventures
2011
as Self
TVPaul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
2011
MovieThe Unforgettable Spike Milligan
2010
as Himself
MoviePaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
2010
as Himself
TVPaul Merton in Europe
2010
TVStewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
2009
as Paul Merton
Just a Minute
2009
as himself
TVPaul Merton in India
2008
MovieTrials and Tribulations
2008
as (archive footage)
TVThank God You're Here
2008
as Self - Host
TVPaul Merton's Silent Clowns
2007
as Himself
TVPaul Merton in China
2007
as Himself - Presenter
MovieHitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVThe One Show
2006
as Self - Guest
MovieSilent Clowns
2006
as Self - Presenter
MovieBonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2006
as Self
MovieHave I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005
as Self (archive footage)
TVWho Do You Think You Are?
2004
as Self
MovieHave I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003
MovieThe Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
2002
as Self - Team Captain
MovieSpike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002
as Self
MovieDick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
2002
as The Captain
TVLorraine
2001
as Self
MovieAladdin: The ITV Pantomime
2000
as Spirit of the Ring
MovieThe Suicidal Dog
2000
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
MovieCinderella: The ITV Pantomime
2000
as Lucretia
MovieJack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
1998
as Narrator
TVRex the Runt
1998
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
TVParkinson
1998
as Self
MovieHave I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
1997
as Self
TVPaul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
1996
as Arnold
MovieRex the Runt: North by North Pole
1996
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
MoviePaul Merton at the London Palladium
1994
as Himself
The Danny Baker Show
1994
TVRoom 101
1994
as Self - Host
MovieAn Evening with Gary Lineker
1994
as Ian
TVIf You See God, Tell Him
1993
as Workman
MovieOne Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
1993
as Dentist (Voice)
TVTerry and Julian
1992
as Vicar
MovieAmnesty International's Big 30
1991
as Self
TVPaul Merton: The Series
1991
TVHave I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Team Captain
TVOne Foot in the Grave
1990
as Barman
TVWhose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
as Himself
TVThe Young Ones
1982
as Peasant
TVHave I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Team Captain
