Stephen Merchant
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Extras is still irreverent, clever fun
As cringe-inducing as The Office, Extras lampoons Hollywood with great cheer while paying mournful tribute to failed dreams.
Amal Awad, The Guardian, 14th May 2020Stephen Merchant: lockdown watch
The co-creator of The Office and Extras on how Harrison Ford's 90s thrillers are helping him through lockdown and why he rarely watches comedy.
Stephen Merchant, The Guardian, 6th May 2020Stephen Merchant makes BBC series The Offenders
Stephen Merchant is making The Offenders, a new comedy drama series for BBC One about a group of strangers undertaking a community payback sentence in Bristol.
British Comedy Guide, 6th January 2020Interview: Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant reveals being self-conscious about his 6ft 7in frame drew him to comedy.
Chris Hastings, Mail on Sunday, 22nd December 2019Stephen Merchant interview
"I had seen how much free stuff Ricky got sent, and that was another reason to put myself in the show"
Wil Jones, JOE, 19th December 2019Stephen Merchant interview
How do you find your wrestler name? Co-creator of The Office Stephen Merchant got up to speed with the protocol of the ring for his film, Fighting With My Family.
The Big Issue, 28th June 2019Every version of Blockbusters there's ever been
As a new version of Blockbusters hosted by Dara O Briain arrives, we revisit the gameshow's previous incarnations...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 22nd March 2019Review: Fighting with My Family
Fighting With My Family has a perfect balance of comedy and emotion, and it should be no surprise that Florence Pugh excels in her role. By the end of the film even the biggest wrestle-sceptic might fancy a Royal Rumble...
Cara Blacklock, The Student Newspaper, 14th March 2019Fighting With My Family wrestles top spot at box office
Stephen Merchant's knockabout comedy about a real-life WWE wannabe is the unlikely victor as Oscar winners reap rewards.
Charles Gant, The Guardian, 5th March 2019Fighting With My Family review from Mark Kermode
Stephen Merchant has all the right moves.
Mark Kermode, The Guardian, 3rd March 2019