Who is Paul Merton? Biography and Wiki
Born on July 9, 1957, in Parsons Green, UK, Paul Merton is an acclaimed English actor, writer, radio/television presenter, and mind-boggling, comedian. He appears as a panelist regularly on Radio 4’s Just a Minute and on the BBC panel game Have I Got News for You.
Paul Merton Age and Birthday
Paul Merton is currently 63 years old as of 2020, he was born July 9, 1957, in Parsons Green, London, UK. He celebrates his birthday on July 9th every year and his birth sign is Cancer.
Paul Merton Height and Weight
Merton stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches(1.88 m). However, the details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Merton Education
He attended St Thomas’s School, Fulham, and St Teresa’s, Morden. He then went to Wimbledon College, a Jesuit-run secondary school that was formerly a grammar school and had just become a comprehensive, in a stream for boys who had failed the 11-plus and he received A-levels in English and History.
Upon leaving school, Merton worked as a clerical officer for seven years at the Tooting employment office. He also says he was inspired to see clowns in a circus at an early age of comedy. Under his birth name, he received his earliest career recognition, including an appearance as a yokel in Time, a 1984 episode of The Young Ones.
Paul Merton Family
Born and raised in Parson Green by Albert Martin an English Anglican father, and an Irish Roman Catholic mother Mary Ann Power. His dad worked as a train driver on the London Under.
Paul Merton Wife: Is He Married?
In 1990 he married Caroline Quentin, they announced their separation in April 1997 which was followed by divorce in 1998. They met in 1995 when Paul and Caroline Quentin were doing a three-month run of The Live Bed Show in London, and Sarah was Caroline’s understudy.
In 2000 he unofficially married Sarah Parkinson in service in the Maldives in 2000. They officially married in 2003 but she died from breast cancer on 23rd September 2003. In 2009 he married fellow improviser, Suki Webster.
Paul Merton and Caroline Quentin
In the year 1990, Paul married Caroline Quentin, a broadcaster and TV presenter from Surrey, English. The couple later announced their separation in April 1997. The divorce was finalized in 1998.
Paul Merton Children
There is no provided information about his children, this information will be updated soon. Furthermore, he has spoken widely about his decision of not having any children with his current wife. He has said having children never a ” big desire” as he admitted he likes it “when they go away”.
The Have I Got News for You Merton spoke openly about his private late after revealing his family’s secrets in tonight’s installment of Who Do You Think You Are?. Paul, who has been married three times, follows his grandfather, a member of the IRA in the 1920s. Speaking to the Radio Times, he said he “didn’t want the pressure” of offspring as he touched on the “tragic things” that have happened to him.
Paul Merton Net worth
Paul’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Merton has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Paul Merton Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Paul Merton.
Paul Merton Bio and Wiki
Full Names: Paul James Martin Gender: Male Occupation / Profession: Actor, Writer, Comedian, Radio, and TV presenter Nationality: English Race / Ethnicity: White Religion: Christianity Sexual Orientation: Straight
Paul Merton Birthday
Age / How Old?: 63 years old(2020) Zodiac Sign: Cancer. Date of Birth: July 9, 1957 Place of Birth: Parsons Green, London, UK Birthday: 9th July
Paul Merton Body Measurements
Body Measurements: Not Available Height / How Tall?: Not Known Weight: Not Known Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Grey Shoe Size: Not Available
Paul Merton Family and Relationship
Father (Dad): Albert Martin Mother: Mary Ann Power Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known Marital Status: Married Wife/Spouse: Married to Suki Webster Children: Under Review
Paul Merton Networth and Salary
Net Worth /Salary: $1 million – $5 million dollars as of 2020. Source of Income: Comedian, Actor, Radio, and TV Presenter.
Merton House and Cars
Place of living: To be Updated Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Paul Merton Career
His breakthrough as a television performer came in 1988 with Channel 4’s improvised comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, which moved to the TV from BBC Radio 4, though he had previously performed on the channel’s Saturday Live and compered its series Comedy Wavelength in 1987. He remained on Whose Line until 1993.
In 1999 he replaced Nick Hancock as host of Room 101, a chat show in which guests are offered the chance to discuss their pet hates and consign them to the oblivion of Room 101. His first guest was Hancock. He hosted 64 editions. In 2007, his final guest was Ian Hislop (who became the first interviewee to appear twice, having also been on an edition with Hancock).
Hislop’s selections purposely included items that Merton was known to like, such as The Beatles and the films of Charlie Chaplin. Hislop’s final choice was Merton himself, done to represent his departure from the show. Merton cast himself in the room to end the show, although on the condition that Hislop would go in with him.
‘This is me…Paul Merton’
He gave his own one hour South Bank Show special which coincided with his first stand up tour in 10 years, and ‘this is me…Paul Merton’. The show charted his beginnings in the comedy business, to the development of his improvisational skills, his mental breakdown, and the popularity of Have I Got News For You.
In 2007 he represented a four-part travel documentary, Paul in China, which was broadcast on Five from 21 May 2007. His second travel series, Paul Merton in India was transmitted from 8 October 2008 on the same channel. A third series, Paul Merton in Europe began broadcasting on 11 January 2010, again on Five. In 2015 he was commissioned by More4 to present Paul Merton’s Secret Stations, a travel documentary series about some of Britain’s little-used request stop railway stations inspired by travel writer Dixe Wills’ book Tiny Stations.
Thank God You’re Here’
In 2008 he hosted the British version of ‘Thank God You’re Here’. In 2009, Merton directed and presented a documentary on the British films of Alfred Hitchcock, in a series of star-presented documentaries on BBC Four. In May 2010, Merton temporarily co-presented The One Show for two weeks on Thursday after Adrian Chiles left the show.
Paul Merton The Series
From 1991 to 1993, Merton was the main host in one of the British show produced by Sketch and aired on Channel 4. Other hosts of the show include John Irwin and Robert Harley, but the show also featured other well-known TV presenters and actors like the likes of Chris Lang, Ben Miller, Siobhan Hayes, Neil Mullarkey, and his ex-wife Caroline Quentin. Each episode in the first series was 30 minutes long, including adverts, while the second series episodes were 35 minutes including adverts.
Paul Merton Salary
His exact salary is not available, this information will be updated soon.
Paul Merton TV Shows
Since 1990: Have I Got News for YouSince 1994: Rom 1011991 – 1993: Paul Merton: The Series2007: Paul Merton in ChinaSince 2008: Paul Merton in IndiaSince 2010: Paul Merton in Europe2011: Paul Merton’s AdventuresSince 2006: The One ShowSince 2011: Paul Merton’s Birth of HollywoodSince 2007: Paul Merton’s Silent Clowns2008: Thank God You’re Here1994: Paul Merton’s Palladium StorySince 1996: Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson’s…1992: Terry and Julian1989 – 1990: Sticky Moments1998 – 2001: Rex the RuntSince 2009: Morecambe & Wise: The Show What Paul Merton Did1993: If You See God, Tell Him2001 – 2002: The Waiting Game1996 – 1997: Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson’s…Paul Merton Book2014: Only When I Laugh: My Autobiography2007: Silent Comedy1995: My Struggle1996: Paul Merton: My Struggle1993: Paul Merton’s History of the Twentieth Century1989: The Joan Collins’ Fan Club: My Life with Fanny the Wonder Dog: the True StoryHave I Got News for You2015: Just a Minute: Best Of 2015: BBC Radio Comedy2016: Just a Minute: Series 73: All Eight Episodes of the 73rd Radio Series2016: Just a Minute: Series 74: All Eight Episodes of the 74th Radio Series2015: Just a Minute: Series 71: All Eight Episodes of the 71st Radio Series2006: Robert Conybear: Inner Portraits2016: Just a Minute: Series 76: The BBC Radio 4 Comedy Panel Game
Frequently Asked Questions About Paul Merton
Who is Paul Merton?
Merton is an acclaimed English actor, writer, radio/television presenter, and mind-boggling, comedian. He appears as a panelist regularly on Radio 4’s Just a Minute and on the BBC panel game Have I Got News for You.
How old is Paul Merton?
How tall is Paul?
Paul stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.
Is Paul Merton married?
In 1990 he married Caroline Quentin, they announced their separation in April 1997 which was followed by divorce in 1998. They met in 1995 when Paul and Caroline Quentin were doing a three-month run of The Live Bed Show in London, and Sarah was Caroline’s understudy.
In 2000 he unofficially married Sarah Parkinson in service in the Maldives in 2000. They officially married in 2003 but she died from breast cancer on 23rd September 2003. In 2009 he married fellow improviser, Suki Webster
How much is Paul Merton worth?
Paul’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality.
How much does Paul make?
His exact salary is not available, this information will be updated soon.
Where does Merton live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Merton dead or alive?
Paul is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Merton now?
There is no provided information about what he is doing now.
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