Paul Merton

Name:
Paul Merton
Age:
67
Date of Birth:
Jul 9, 1957
Place of Birth:
Parsons Green, London, England
Spouse:
Caroline Quentin, (m. 1990; Div. 1998),Sarah Parkinson, (m. 2003; Her Death 2003),Suki Webster, (m. 2009)
Birth name:
Paul James Martin
Years active:
1982–present
Genres:
Surreal Humour, Observational Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Physical Comedy, Satire, Deadpan

Paul Merton - Biography Summary


Paul James Martin (born 9 July 1957), known professionally as 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. He has been ranked by critics, fellow comedians and viewers to be among Britain's greatest comedians. He is well known for his regular appearances as a team captain on the BBC panel game Have I Got News for You, and as the former host of Room 101, as well as for several appearances on the original British version of the improvisational comedy television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?

He appears as a panellist regularly on Radio 4's Just a Minute. He has also appeared as one of the Comedy Store's Comedy Store Players.



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