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Paul Merton
Born 1957-07-09Parsons Green, London, England, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly WrongNarratorFrank Bough: National Treasure, National DisgraceSelf (archive footage)The Fringe, Fame and MeSelfHenry IX: The Lost KingSelfMagical Mystery Tour RevisitedSelfThe Unforgettable Spike MilliganHimselfPaul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early CinemaHimselfJust a MinutehimselfTrials and Tribulations(archive footage)Hitler: The Comedy YearsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Silent ClownsSelf - PresenterBonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationSelfHave I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2Self (archive footage)Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest PresentersRoleThe Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'Self - Team CaptainSpike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSelfDick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeThe CaptainAladdin: The ITV PantomimeSpirit of the RingThe Suicidal DogRadio announcer & Man on TrainCinderella: The ITV PantomimeLucretiaJack and the Beanstalk: The ITV PantomimeNarratorHave I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoSelfRex the Runt: North by North PoleDr. Dogg (voice)Paul Merton at the London PalladiumHimself