Paul Merton
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Have I Got News for You
Self - Team Captain
1990
Series
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host
1990
Series
The One Show
Self - Guest
2006
Series
The One Show
Self
2006
Series
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
2004
Series
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant
2011
Series
Parkinson
Self
1998
Series
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Team Captain
Series
The Young Ones
Peasant
1982
Series
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Paul Merton
2009
Series
Lorraine
Self
2001
Series
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Himself
1988
Series
Room 101
Self - Host
1994
Series
Years and Years
Paul Merton
2019
Series
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
Self - Contestant
2013
Series
One Foot in the Grave
Barman
1990
Series
Rex the Runt
Dr. Dogg (voice)
1998
Series
Perfect Pub Walks
Himself
2024
Series
Paul Merton: The Series
1991
Series
Just a Minute
Himself (regular panellist)
2012
Series
Terry and Julian
Vicar
1992
Series
If You See God, Tell Him
Workman
1993
The Danny Baker Show
1994
Series
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
Arnold
1996
Series
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
Self - Presenter
2026
Film
Amnesty International's Big 30
Self
1991
Film
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Narrator
1998
Film
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
Lucretia
2000
Film
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
The Captain
2002
Series
Paul Merton in China
Himself - Presenter
2007
Series
Thank God You're Here
Self - Host
2008
Film
Silent Clowns
Self - Presenter
2006
Series
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
2021
Film
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Spirit of the Ring
2000
Series
Paul Merton's Adventures
Self
2011
Series
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
2011
Series
Paul Merton in Europe
2010
Film
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Film
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Self
2012
Film
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
Dr. Dogg (voice)
1996
Series
Paul Merton in India
2008
Series
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
Himself
2007
Series
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
Self - Presenter
2016
Film
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Self
2002
Film
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Self
2022
Film
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
Dentist (Voice)
1993
Film
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
Narrator
2023
Film
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
Himself
1994
Film
An Evening with Gary Lineker
Ian
1994
Film
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
2005
Film
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2006
Film
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
Self - Team Captain
2002
Film
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
Self
1997
Film
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
Self (archive footage)
2023
Just a Minute
himself
2009
Film
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003
Film
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Himself
2010
Film
Trials and Tribulations
(archive footage)
2008
Film
Henry IX: The Lost King
Self
2017
Film
The Suicidal Dog
Radio announcer & Man on Train
2000
Film
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Himself
2010