Stephen Merchant

English director, screenwriter and comedy actor Stephen Merchant was born November 24th, 1974 in Bristol, England.
Merchant is most well known for co-writting and directing BBC's 'The Office' and 'Extras' along with friend Ricky Gervais.
As an actor he usually plays comedic roles. His most notable roles to date have come in Hot Fuzz (2007), 'Run Fatboy Run' (2007), 'The Invention of Lying' (2009) and 'The Tooth Fairy' (2010).
Stephen Merchant News
Karl Pilkington Superstar: Ricky Gervais Show wins another season on HBO
Apr 9, 2011, 15:24 GMT
Karl Pilkington is the spark that launched a thousand TV shows, as HBO has renewed the animated comedy series The Ricky Gervais show based on the record-breaking podcast, for a third season. ... moreOutrageous and rude unrated trailer for Farrelly brothers 'Hall Pass'
Feb 19, 2011, 0:39 GMT
The hilarious new red band trailer for the Farrelly brothers upcoming comedy 'Hall Pass' is online. The film follows Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis characters as they are given a one week no holds barred pass from their marriage.... more
Karl Pilkington Superstar: An Idiot Abroad previews for Science Channel Sat, Jan. 22
Jan 18, 2011, 23:05 GMT
At the recent Television Critics' Association press tour in Pasadena, CA., Ricky Gervais foreshadowed his irreverent take on celebrity culture by celebrating the mundane Mancunian, Karl Pilkington, who gamely revels in his ordinary life and is quick to call out Gervais as being akin to a cute dog who craps in the house (see video below). ... moreHBO Jan.14: Bill Maher, Ricky Gervais and Funny or Die all back
Dec 2, 2010, 20:41 GMT
The HBO comedy drought is officially over on Friday January 14, 2011. ... moreKarl Pilkington's potential Emmy has HBO nominated stars talking
Jul 8, 2010, 18:30 GMT
HBO's landslide of Emmy noms has their top talent reacting this morning to the news of their honors' ... more


