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Paul Merton

Comedian / Actor / Television Presenter / Screenwriter | * 07/09/1957 (66) | Parsons Green, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Paul James Martin (born 9 July 1957), known by the stage name Paul Merton, is an English comedian. Known for his improvisation skill, Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy. He has been ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be among Britain's greatest comedians. He made his breakthrough in the late 1980s as a regular performer on the original British version of the comedy improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and has been a team captain on the comedy panel show Have I Got News for You since it began in 1990. He was also the host of Room 101 from 1999 to 2007, replacing original host Nick Hancock. Merton appears as a panellist regularly on Radio 4's Just a Minute, first appearing in 1989, and became the only remaining regular panellist in 2009 following the death of Clement Freud. He has also appeared as one of the Comedy Store's Comedy Store Players. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Documentaries | TV Movies

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Movies with Paul Merton as Actor(13)

TV Shows/Series with Paul Merton as Actor(22)

as himself2019 Years and Years
as Self - Presenter2016 Paul Merton's Secret Stations
as Himself - Presenter2007 Paul Merton in China
as Self - Guest2006 The One Show
as himself2006 The One Show
as Self - Guest Presenter2006 The One Show
as Dr. Dogg (voice)1998 Rex the Runt
as Self - Host1994 Room 101
as Vicar1992 Terry and Julian
as Self - Team Captain1990 Have I Got News for You
as Barman1990 One Foot In the Grave
as Peasant1982 The Young Ones
as Self - Presenter??? Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Movies with Paul Merton as Crew(4)

TV Shows/Series with Paul Merton as Crew(6)

Creator/Creator2024 Sticky Moments
Writing/Writer1992 Terry and Julian
Writing/Writer1991 Paul Merton: The Series
Creator/Creator1991 Paul Merton: The Series
Directing/Director??? Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Writing/Writer??? Alfred Hitchcock Presents

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Full Name: Paul James Merton
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Tuesday, 07/09 1957 (July) in Parsons Green, London, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 66 years + 264 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Wimbledon College
Spouses (current/former): Caroline Quentin, Sarah Parkinson, Suki Webster
Father: Albert Martin
Mother: Mary Ann Power
Other names for Paul Merton (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Paul James Martin"
Paul Merton frequently works together with these people:
Harry Tyler (11x, Actor)
Julian Clary (11x, Actor)
Raymond Bailey (10x, Actor)
Stephen Frost (10x, Actor)
Patricia Hitchcock (10x, Actress)
Norman Lloyd (9x, Actor)
Russell Collins (9x, Actor)
Ray Teal (8x, Actor)
Robert H. Harris (8x, Actor)
John Williams (8x, Actor)
Angus Deayton (3x, Actor)

Other people with this name: Paul Merton

WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:616074, Added: 10/21/2018, Last updated: 03/21/2024