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Paul Merton
Born
Jul 9, 1957
Age 68
Place of Birth
Parsons Green, London, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
26
Movies
32
TV Shows
3
Directed
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Paul Merton
Acting
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
26
TV Shows
32
Director
3
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong
as
Narrator
2023
Frank Bough: National Treasure, National Disgrace
as
Self (archive footage)
2023
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as
Self
2022
Henry IX: The Lost King
as
Self
2017
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
as
Self
2012
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as
Himself
2010
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
as
Himself
2010
Just a Minute
as
himself
2009
Trials and Tribulations
as
(archive footage)
2008
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
as
Self
2006
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
as
Self (archive footage)
2005
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters
Cast
2003
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'
as
Self - Team Captain
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as
Self
2002
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
as
The Captain
2002
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
as
Spirit of the Ring
2000
The Suicidal Dog
as
Radio announcer & Man on Train
2000
Cinderella: The ITV Pantomime
as
Lucretia
2000
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
as
Narrator
1998
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