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. ... more

Outrageous 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.
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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). ... more