Acting credits
57
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Paul Merton
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 26Series: 34Crew credits: 8
TMDB ID: 119806
IMDb ID: nm0581615
Known for: Acting
Born: July 9, 1957
Age: 69
Place of birth: Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1982 - 2026
Years active: 45
Average TMDB rating: 7.11
Wikidata: Q786637
Other jobs
Writer (4)Director (3)Creator (1)
Biography
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Paul Merton.
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
as Narrator
2023 • Movie
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
as Self (archive footage)
2023 • Movie
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
2022 • Movie
Henry IX: The Lost King
as Self
2017 • Movie
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
as Self
2012 • Movie
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as Himself
2010 • Movie
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
as Himself
2010 • Movie
Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock
Director
2009 • Movie
Trials and Tribulations
as (archive footage)
2008 • Movie
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007 • Movie
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2006 • Movie
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
2005 • Movie
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
2003 • Movie
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
as Self - Team Captain
2002 • Movie
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as Self
2002 • Movie
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
as The Captain
2002 • Movie
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
as Spirit of the Ring
2000 • Movie
The Suicidal Dog
as Radio announcer & Man on Train
2000 • Movie
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
as Lucretia
2000 • Movie
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
as Narrator
1998 • Movie
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video
as Self
1997 • Movie
Rex the Runt: North by North Pole
as Dr. Dogg (voice)
1996 • Movie
Paul Merton at the London Palladium
as Himself
1994 • Movie
An Evening with Gary Lineker
as Ian
1994 • Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Paul Merton.
Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains
as Self - Presenter • 6 eps
2026 • Series
Have I Got News for You
Writer • 10 eps
2024 • Series
Perfect Pub Walks
as Himself • 1 eps
2024 • Series
Motorhoming With Merton and Webster
12 eps
2021 • Series
Years and Years
as Paul Merton • 1 eps
2019 • Series
Shoot From the Hip Improvised Plays
1 eps
2018 • Series
Paul Merton's Secret Stations
as Self - Presenter • 3 eps
2016 • Series
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
as Self - Contestant • 1 eps
2013 • Series
Just a Minute
as Himself (regular panellist) • 10 eps
2012 • Series
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant • 1 eps
2011 • Series
Paul Merton's Adventures
as Self • 6 eps
2011 • Series
Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood
3 eps
2011 • Series
Paul Merton in Europe
6 eps
2010 • Series
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
as Paul Merton • 1 eps
2009 • Series
Paul Merton in India
5 eps
2008 • Series
Thank God You're Here
as Self - Host • 6 eps
2008 • Series
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns
as Himself • 4 eps
2007 • Series
Paul Merton in China
as Himself - Presenter • 4 eps
2007 • Series
The One Show
as Self - Guest • 1 eps
2006 • Series
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self • 1 eps
2004 • Series
Lorraine
as Self • 1 eps
2001 • Series
Rex the Runt
as Dr. Dogg (voice) • 6 eps
1998 • Series
Parkinson
as Self • 3 eps
1998 • Series
Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's
as Arnold • 15 eps
1996 • Series