Paul Merton
Comedian, TV Program Creator
1957 –
Who is Paul Merton?
Paul James Martin, known as Paul Merton is a British writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter. Known for his improvisation skill, his humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy. Considered by a number of critics, fellow comedians and members of the public 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. He has also appeared as a regular panellist on Radio 4's Just a Minute and as one of Comedy Store's Comedy Store Players.
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- Born
- Jul 9, 1957
Parsons Green - Also known as
- Paul James Martin
- Paul Martin
- Spouses
- Caroline Quentin
(1990 - 1998) - Sarah Parkinson
(2003/06 - 2003/09/23) - Suki Webster
(2009 - )
- Caroline Quentin
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Wimbledon College
- Lived in
- Parsons Green
- Battersea
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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