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Stephen Merchant

Writer | Producer | Director

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He picked his five favorite films as The Apartment, After Hours, Play It Again, Sam, The Squid and the Whale and Singin' in the Rain. See more trivia »

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in Bristol, England, UK
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Hide HideWriter (13 titles)
2005-2012 The Office (TV series)
– Tallahassee (2012) (creator: BBC series)
– Episode #8.14 (2012) (creator: BBC series)
– Jury Duty (2012) (creator: BBC series)
– Pool Party (2012) (creator: BBC series)
– Trivia (2012) (creator: BBC series)
See all 155 episodes »
 
2011 Life's Too Short (TV series)
– Episode #1.7 (2011) (creator / written by)
– Episode #1.6 (2011) (creator / writer)
– Episode #1.5 (2011) (creator / writer)
– Episode #1.4 (2011) (creator / writer)
– Episode #1.3 (2011) (creator / written by)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2011 Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies... Live! (video)
 
2010-2011 The Ricky Gervais Show (TV series)
– Munchies (2011) (creator: the original audio book series)
– Art (2011) (creator: the original audio book series)
– Mrs. Battersby (2011) (creator: the original audio book series)
– Leg Rubber (2011) (creator: the original audio book series)
– Natural History (2011) (creator: the original audio book series)
See all 26 episodes »
 
2010 Cemetery Junction (written by)
 
2009 Comic Relief 2009 (TV movie) (segment)
 
2005-2007 Extras (TV series)
– The Extra Special Series Finale (2007) (written by)
– Jonathan Ross (2006) (written by)
– Sir Ian McKellen (2006) (written by)
– Chris Martin (2006) (written by)
– Daniel Radcliffe (2006) (written by)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2006 Le bureau (TV mini-series) (original screenplay / 2006)
 
2005 Stromberg (TV series)
– Tag der offenen Tür (2005) ("The Office" created & written by)
– Die Kündigung (2005) ("The Office" created & written by)
– Die Putzfrau (2005) ("The Office" created & written by)
– Der Vertrag (2005) ("The Office" created & written by)
– Theo (2005) ("The Office" created & written by)
See all 10 episodes »
 
2001-2003 The Office (TV series)
– Christmas Special: Part 2 (2003) (written by)
– Christmas Special: Part 1 (2003) (written by)
– Interview (2002) (written by)
– Charity (2002) (written by)
– Motivation (2002) (written by)
See all 14 episodes »
 
2000 Meet Ricky Gervais (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (2000) (writer)
– Episode #1.5 (2000) (writer)
– Episode #1.4 (2000) (writer)
– Episode #1.3 (2000) (writer)
– Episode #1.2 (2000) (writer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1999 Comedy Lab (TV series)
– Golden Years (1999) (written by)
 
1998 The 11 O'Clock Show (TV series)
 
Show ShowProducer (8 titles)
2005-2012 The Office (TV series) (executive producer - 152 episodes)
– Pool Party (2012) (executive producer)
– Trivia (2012) (executive producer)
– Christmas Wishes (2011) (executive producer)
– Mrs. California (2011) (executive producer)
– Gettysburg (2011) (executive producer)
See all 152 episodes »
 
2011 Life's Too Short (TV series) (executive producer - 7 episodes)
– Episode #1.7 (2011) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.6 (2011) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.5 (2011) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.4 (2011) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.3 (2011) (executive producer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2011 Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies... Live! (video) (producer)
 
2011 The Making of Life's Too Short (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
2010-2011 The Ricky Gervais Show (TV series) (executive producer - 25 episodes)
– Munchies (2011) (executive producer)
– Art (2011) (executive producer)
– Mrs. Battersby (2011) (executive producer)
– Leg Rubber (2011) (executive producer)
– Natural History (2011) (executive producer)
See all 25 episodes »
 
2010 An Idiot Abroad (TV series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
– Karl Comes Home: The Debrief (2010) (executive producer)
– Peru (2010) (executive producer)
– Brazil (2010) (executive producer)
– Egypt (2010) (executive producer)
– Mexico (2010) (executive producer)
See all 8 episodes »
 
2010 Cemetery Junction (executive producer)
 
2006-2007 Extras (TV series) (executive producer - 7 episodes)
– The Extra Special Series Finale (2007) (executive producer)
– Jonathan Ross (2006) (executive producer)
– Sir Ian McKellen (2006) (executive producer)
– Chris Martin (2006) (executive producer)
– Daniel Radcliffe (2006) (executive producer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
Show ShowDirector (6 titles)
2011 Life's Too Short (TV series)
– Episode #1.7 (2011)
– Episode #1.6 (2011)
– Episode #1.5 (2011)
– Episode #1.4 (2011)
– Episode #1.3 (2011)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2010 Cemetery Junction
 
2008 The Office (TV series)
– Customer Survey (2008)
 
2005-2007 Extras (TV series)
– The Extra Special Series Finale (2007)
– Jonathan Ross (2006)
– Sir Ian McKellen (2006)
– Chris Martin (2006)
– Daniel Radcliffe (2006)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2004 The Last Chancers (TV series)
 
2001-2003 The Office (TV series)
– Christmas Special: Part 2 (2003)
– Christmas Special: Part 1 (2003)
– Interview (2002)
– Charity (2002)
– Motivation (2002)
See all 14 episodes »
 
Show ShowActor (19 titles)
2012 Movie 43 (post-production)
Donald
 
2011 Portal 2 (Video Game)
Wheatley (voice)
 
2011 Hall Pass
Gary
 
2011 Gnomeo & Juliet
Paris (voice)
 
2010 Burke and Hare
Holyrood Footman
 
2010 Jackboots on Whitehall
Tom (voice)
 
2010 Cemetery Junction
Dougie Boden
 
2010/I Tooth Fairy
Tracy
 
2009 The Invention of Lying
Man at the Door
 
2005-2007 Extras (TV series)
Darren Lamb
– The Extra Special Series Finale (2007) … Darren Lamb
– Jonathan Ross (2006) … Darren Lamb
– Sir Ian McKellen (2006) … Darren Lamb
– Chris Martin (2006) … Darren Lamb
– Daniel Radcliffe (2006) … Darren Lamb
See all 11 episodes »
 
2007 Run, Fatboy, Run
Man with Broken Leg
 
2007 Hot Fuzz
Peter Ian Staker
 
2007 24 (TV series)
CTU Staffer
– Day 6: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. (2007) … CTU Staffer (uncredited)
 
2005 Bromwell High (TV series)
Mr. Phillips
 
2004 Green Wing (TV series)
Lab Technicianian
– Tests (2004) … Lab Technicianian
 
2004 Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (TV series)
The Chef
– Hell Hath Fury (2004) … The Chef
 
2001-2002 The Office (TV series)
Nathan 'Oggy' aka The Oggmonster / Paul Shepherd
– Interview (2002) … Nathan 'Oggy' aka The Oggmonster (voice) (uncredited)
– Charity (2002) … Nathan 'Oggy' aka The Oggmonster
– Work Experience (2001) … Paul Shepherd (voice) (uncredited)
 
2000 Meet Ricky Gervais (TV series)
Various
 
1999 Comedy Lab (TV series)
James
– Golden Years (1999) … James (voice)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2005 Nathan Barley (TV series) (script consultant - 1 episode)
– Episode #1.1 (2005) (script consultant)
 
Show ShowThanks (7 titles)
2010 Submarine (special thanks)
 
2010 Four Lions (special thanks - as Steve Merchant)
 
2009 The Mother of Invention (special thanks)
 
2007-2008 Say What (TV series) (special thanks - 5 episodes)
– An American TV Set (2008) (special thanks)
– Radio, Radio (2007) (special thanks)
– After Math (2007) (special thanks)
– Pen Ultimate (2007) (special thanks)
– Finale (2007) (special thanks)
 
2008 The Artist as a Young Man: A Portrait of Cameron Fairchild (short) (special thanks)
 
2007 Kids Unlimited (TV series) (special thanks - 4 episodes)
– Kids Undead (2007) (special thanks)
– Say What? (2007) (special thanks)
– Mean Girls (2007) (special thanks)
– Pilot (2007) (special thanks)
 
2007 Notes from the Rogues Gallery (short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (49 titles)
2011-2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– The Mayan 'Dilbert Cartoon-a-Day' Calendar (2012) … Himself - Guest
– The Case of the Missing Show Title (2011) … Himself
 
2008-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 12 January 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #6.127 (2008) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 Life's Too Short (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008-2011 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 December 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2011 Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies... Live! (video)
Himself
 
2010-2011 An Idiot Abroad (TV series)
Himself
– Karl Comes Home (2011) … Himself
– Climb Mount Fuji (2011) … Himself
– Route 66 (2011) … Himself
– Meet a Gorilla (2011) … Himself
– Whale Watching (2011) … Himself
See all 17 episodes »
 
2011 Comedy Britain (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010-2011 The Ricky Gervais Show (TV series)
Himself
– Munchies (2011) … Himself (voice)
– Art (2011) … Himself (voice)
– Mrs. Battersby (2011) … Himself (voice)
– Leg Rubber (2011) … Himself (voice)
– Natural History (2011) … Himself (voice)
See all 26 episodes »
 
2010-2011 The Graham Norton Show (TV series)
Himself
– Liam Neeson/Bradley Cooper/Stephen Merchant/Jo Brand (2011) … Himself
– Episode #7.1 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 Derren Brown: Behind the Mischief (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.380 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Gerard Kelly: A Celebration (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Are You Having a Laugh? TV and Disability (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Director
– Episode dated 15 April 2010 (2010) … Himself - Director
– Episode dated 1 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2010 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.147 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Channel 4's Comedy Gala (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 An Extras Night In (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 The Variety Club Showbiz Awards 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Monty Python: Almost the Truth - Lawyers Cut (TV series)
Himself
– Finally! The Last Episode Ever! (For Now...) (2009) … Himself
– The Much Funnier Second Episode (2009) … Himself
 
2009 A Night at the Office (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Comic Relief 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Strictly Come Dancing (TV series)
Himself - Audience Member
– Grand Final (2008) … Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2008 Shoot the Summer (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 The Great British Menu (TV series)
Himself
– Heston Blumenthal's Dinner at the Gherkin (2008) … Himself
 
2006-2008 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 December 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2008 New Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Ricky Gervais (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Dragons' Den (TV series)
Himself
– Christmas Special (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Comedy Christmas (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #13.15 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Live Earth (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Apprentice: You're Fired! (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Episode #2.9 (2007) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2007 The British Academy Television Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Comic Relief 2007: The Big One (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Office (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 The British Comedy Awards 2006 Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 The Secret Policeman's Ball (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003-2006 Imagine (TV series)
Himself
– A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Studio (2006) … Himself
– A Funny Business (2003) … Himself
 
2006 The Ultimate Sitcom (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 'Extras': The Difficult Second Album (video documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 Finding Leo (video documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 Taping Nigel (video documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 The Comedians' Comedian (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The British Comedy Awards 2004 (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Ricky Gervais' and Stephen Merchant's Video Diary of the Making of Series Two of 'The Office' (video documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2002 The Fight (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2011 The Graham Norton Show (TV series)
 
2009 Almost Famous II (TV documentary)
 
2008 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

He used to co-host a 2-hour radio programme on the BBC World Service called "The Edge". See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Steve Merchant

Height:

6' 7" (2.01 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

"I wouldn't mind being a divine dictator and having a stab at running China. You know the concept that if everyone in China jumps up and down at the same time it'd start a tidal wave that'd destroy America? I'd phone the U.S. President and say 'We're all on the great wall of China and we're going to jump off unless you send us the girls from The O.C.'". See more »

Trivia:

He picked his five favorite films as The Apartment, After Hours, Play It Again, Sam, The Squid and the Whale and Singin' in the Rain. See more »

Trademark:

Towering height See more »

Nickname:

Smerch See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius