Stephen Merchant

Stephen James Merchant is an English comedian, actor, director, presenter and writer. Alongside Ricky Gervais, Merchant was the co-writer and co-director of the British TV comedy series The Office, and co-writer, co-director, and co-star of both Extras and Life's Too Short. With Gervais and Karl Pilkington, he hosted The Ricky Gervais Show in its radio, podcast, audiobook, and television formats; the radio version won a bronze Sony Award. He also provided the voice of the robotic "Intelligence Dampening Core" Wheatley in the 2011 video game Portal 2. Merchant co-developed the Sky1 travel series An Idiot Abroad and co-created Lip Sync Battle. In 2021 he starred in, co-wrote, co-produced, and co-directed the 12-part comedy crime series The Outlaws. Merchant has also performed as a stand-up comedian, which led to him writing and starring in the HBO series Hello Ladies, which was based on his stand-up material.

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Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant film their new rom-com in New York as they're branded 'the unexpected duo we never knew we needed'

Cameron Diaz, 53, looks worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she films dramatic scene with co-star Stephen Merchant for upcoming rom-com in NYC

Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant look like a smitten couple as they film their new rom-com in NYC after the Hollywood actress gushed over her Brit co-star

Ricky Gervais makes rare comment about Stephen Merchant and reveals they had 'a chalk and cheese' dynamic on The Office after his co-star admitted they are 'rarely in touch'

Stephen Merchant gives a rare insight into his romance with stunning actress girlfriend Mircea Monroe

Stephen Merchant says he and Ricky Gervais were 'living separate lives' at height of The Office fame - and reveals they are 'rarely in touch' and will never revive the comedy behemoth

6ft 7" Stephen Merchant towers over his stunning girlfriend Mircea Monroe at a surprise party to celebrate John Cleese's 60 years in showbiz

Stephen Merchant towers over his stunning girlfriend Mircea Monroe as they walk hand-in-hand in London

Stephen Merchant makes VERY cheeky joke about Gregg Wallace during Gavin & Stacey star Rob Brydon's festive live show

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The Outlaws fans binge 'brilliant' third series as they praise 'phenomenal' star Jessica Gunning and 'genius' show creator Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant admits he 'would do a THIRD series of The Office' if he 'had his time over again' - as he discusses his dream role

Eleanor Tomlinson puts on a leggy display in sparkly black minidress as she joins co-stars Stephen Merchant and Jessica Gunning at special screening of The Outlaws series three

Stephen Merchant Says ‘The Outlaws’ Will Be Rested After Season 3

‘It’s all been preposterous’: Stephen Merchant on fame, standup and the pressures of cancel culture

Stephen Merchant reveals his near death experience after nearly drowning in a lake: 'I started to think "This is how I die"'

Simon Cowell, 64, shocks fans with his 'frozen' appearance as Stephen Merchant jokes his face doesn't move on Saturday Night Takeaway

Stephen Merchant towers over his girlfriend Mircea Monroe as they hold hands during a low-key stroll in London

Stephen Merchant towers over his petite girlfriend Mircea Monroe as they hold hands during a low-key stroll in London

6ft 7 Stephen Merchant towers over his petite girlfriend Mircea Monroe as they step out holding hands in Primrose Hill