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Paul Merton(III)

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  • Actor
  • Additional Crew
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Paul Merton in Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
Paul Merton was born on 9 July 1957 in Parsons Green, London, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for Have I Got News for You (1990), Paul Merton: The Series (1991) and Rex the Runt (1991). He has been married to Suki Webster since 2009. He was previously married to Sarah Parkinson and Caroline Quentin.
BornJuly 9, 1957
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BornJuly 9, 1957
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Known for

    Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in Have I Got News for You (1990)
    Have I Got News for You
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Self
    Paul Merton in Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
    Paul Merton: The Series
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Rex the Runt (1991)
    Rex the Runt
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Dogg(voice)
    Julian Clary and Lee Simpson in Terry and Julian (1992)
    Terry and Julian
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Roy Wood Jr. in Have I Got News for You (2024)
      Have I Got News for You
      7.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Paul Merton and Suki Webster in Motorhoming with Merton & Webster (2021)
      Motorhoming with Merton & Webster
      6.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2023
    • Birth of Hollywood (2011)
      Birth of Hollywood
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Paul Merton in Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010)
      Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Paul Merton in Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock (2009)
      Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock
      7.4
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Eddie Braben, Paul Merton, Eric Morecambe, and Ernie Wise in Morecambe and Wise: The Show What Paul Merton Did (2009)
      Morecambe and Wise: The Show What Paul Merton Did
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Thank God You're Here
      7.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2008
    • The Smith & Jones Sketchbook (2006)
      The Smith & Jones Sketchbook
      6.9
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2006
    • Sushi TV
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Writer (2003)
      • 2003
    • The Suicidal Dog (2000)
      The Suicidal Dog
      7.3
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2000
    • Mr & Mrs with Julian Clary (1999)
      Mr & Mrs with Julian Clary
      5.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1999
    • In the Presence of Julian Clary
      6.6
      TV Special
      • additional material
      • 1998
    • Does China Exist?
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1997
    • The Paul Merton Show
      7.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Paul Merton's Life of Comedy
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1995

    Actor

    • Loose Ends (2016)
      Loose Ends
      Podcast Series
      • 2023
    • Emma Thompson, Anne Reid, Jessica Hynes, Russell Tovey, Rory Kinnear, T'Nia Miller, Ruth Madeley, Jade Alleyne, and Lydia West in Years and Years (2019)
      Years and Years
      8.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Paul Merton
      • 2019
    • Derek Jacobi, Bernard Cribbins, Paul Merton, and Catherine Tate in The Bed-Sitting Room (2016)
      The Bed-Sitting Room
      6.4
      • Captain Kak
      • 2016
    • Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (2009)
      Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Paul Merton
      • 2009
    • Dick Whittington (2002)
      Dick Whittington
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • The Captain
      • 2002
    • Rex the Runt (1991)
      Rex the Runt
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Dr. Dogg (voice)
      • 1996–2001
    • Julian Clary, Paul Merton, and Griff Rhys Jones in Aladdin (2000)
      Aladdin
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Spirit of the Ring
      • 2000
    • Annette Crosbie and Richard Wilson in One Foot in the Grave (1990)
      One Foot in the Grave
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Dentist
      • Barman
      • 1993–2000
    • The Suicidal Dog (2000)
      The Suicidal Dog
      7.3
      Short
      • Radio announcer (voice, uncredited)
      • 2000
    • Cinderella (2000)
      Cinderella
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • Lucretia
      • 2000
    • Jack and the Beanstalk (1998)
      Jack and the Beanstalk
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • Narrator
      • 1998
    • I'd Like a Word with You
      4.6
      Video
      • Ivan the Terrible
      • 1997
    • Paul Merton in Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's... (1996)
      Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's...
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Paul
      • Dave
      • Kevin ...
      • 1996–1997
    • Sooty & Co. (1993)
      Sooty & Co.
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Salesman
      • 1996
    • The Paul Merton Show
      7.9
      TV Movie
      • 1996

    Additional Crew

    • Frank Skinner in Room 101 (1994)
      Room 101
      6.5
      TV Series
      • program associate
      • 1999–2007
    • Prickly Heat (1998)
      Prickly Heat
      6.8
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 1998–2001

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Irwin/Martin
    • Height
      • 6′ 2½″ (1.90 m)
    • Born
      • July 9, 1957
      • Parsons Green, London, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Suki Webster2009 - present
    • Parents
        Albert Martin
    • Other works
      Regular panelist on BBC Radio 4 panel game "Just a Minute" (1989 to present).
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 6 Interviews
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Paul had to change his name when he joined Equity and, as he had grown up in Merton, South London, he took that for his stage name.
    • Quotes
      Gromit (Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (1989)) is one of the great silent comedians. He's up there with Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin (Charles Chaplin). He may even be above them, because he's still working.
    • Trademark
      Straight face through comedic situations

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