Paul Melba (born Francis Staunton; 1936 – 11 August 2020) was an English comedian and impressionist, known as a star of the ITV impressions show Who Do You Do?
After leaving school, Frank Staunton joined the Royal Marines Reserve, before returning home and deciding on a show business career under the name Paul Melba.
Other commonly impersonated voices included Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Billy Connolly, Tommy Cooper and Robin Day.
Additionally, he would perform singing impressions, with renditions of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis Jr.[2] As well as appearances in clubs and theatres, he made several other television appearances, including Punchlines and eight editions of The Val Doonican Show.
Melba also worked as an after-dinner speaker and raconteur and was latterly based on the Costa Blanca in Spain.