Paul Merton

Birth Name:

Paul James Martin

Birth Place:

Parsons Green, London, England

Profession

Actor, Writer

Was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Factual Series for "Paul Merton in China" in 2008
Won a BAFTA TV Award for Best Entertainment Performance for "Have I Got News for You" in 2003, and has been nominated for several more such awards during his tenure on the series
Won two British Comedy Awards for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality for "Have I Got News for You" in 1992 and 1999
Made his screen acting debut on the TV series "The Young Ones" in 1984
Worked at an employment office for several years before making his stand-up comedy debut in 1982 at the Comedy Store
Quote: "In comedy it doesn't look like there's an art going on; it should look as if it's easy․․․But it is as difficult as playing the violin; there's a skill to be learned, there's a timing, there's a projection․․․"
Best known as comedian and television presenter who hosts the game show "Have I Got News for You․"
Co-wrote and directed the black comedy short film "The Suicidal Dog" in 2000, in which he also made a vocal cameo
Performed on the BBC Radio 4 improv series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" in 1987 and made the move to television with the show in 1988, where he was a regular participant

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