| Age | 50 |
| Birthday | 24 November, 1974 |
| Birthplace | Bristol, England |
| Height | 6' 7" (201 cm) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | The Office |
Stephen James Merchant (born 24 November 1974) is an English comedian, actor, writer, director, and presenter. Alongside Ricky Gervais, he was the co-writer and co-director of the British TV comedy series The Office (2001–2003), and co-writer and co-star of both Extras (2005–2007) and Life's Too Short (2011–2013). 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 robot Wheatley in the 2011 video game Portal 2.
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