Stephen Merchant
Comedian, TV Writer
1974 –
Who is Stephen Merchant?
Stephen James Merchant is an English writer, director, radio presenter, comedian, and actor. He is best known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais, as the co-writer and co-director of the popular British sitcom The Office, co-writer, co-director, and co-star of Extras, and co-host of The Ricky Gervais Show in its radio, podcast, audiobook, and television show forms. The Ricky Gervais Show in radio form won a bronze Sony Award.
Merchant appeared in the BBC series Life's Too Short, which he co-wrote and co-directed. He also voiced the character Wheatley in the popular 2011 video game Portal 2, co-developed the Sky1 travel series An Idiot Abroad, and performs as a stand-up comedian. He has won three BAFTA Awards, four British Comedy Awards, two Golden Globes, and an Emmy Award. His latest role is Stuart on a show he writes and directs, called Hello Ladies.
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- Born
- Nov 24, 1974
Hanham - Also known as
- Steve Merchant
- Smerch
- Stephen James Merchant
- Spud
- Parents
- Siblings
- Religion
- Atheism
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- University of Warwick
- Lived in
- Bristol
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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