Global Talent Directory

Comedians Directory

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1901 comedians

Aaron Keown

Aaron Keown is a New Zealand entertainer, comedian, actor, singer, and event performer from Christchurch. Alongside his public career, he has spent many years working in entertainment, performing around New Zealand in comedy, music, theatre, and live events. He has also been involved with the covers band The Fab 3 , toured with shows such as ABBA and Ladies Night , and created and performed in various theatrical productions. Keown has developed a particularly diverse comedic and performance career. He has hosted murder mystery dinner shows, performed as part of tribute acts, worked as an illusionist, and appeared in film and television projects. He played the character Frank in the Christchurch-produced comedy series Don't Be Frank , a mockumentary-style production centered around an ambitious amateur filmmaker. His work combines comedy, character performance, music, and live entertainment, reflecting his broad experience across New Zealand's performing arts scene. Beyond comedy and acting, Keown has also been involved in corporate entertainment and event production, bringing his energetic and theatrical style to audiences throughout the country.

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Brynley Stent

Brynley Alexandra Stent works as an actor, comedian and scriptwriter in New Zealand. She featured in the inaugural season of the country’s version of Taskmaster and portrayed Kelly‑Anne Johnson on the long‑running New Zealand drama Shortland Street. In 2021 she received the Billy T Award for best breakthrough comedian for her show Soft Carnage.

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Cal Wilson

Born in New Zealand, Cal Wilson forged a career as a stand‑up comedian, writer and broadcaster after moving to Australia. From 2001 through 2003 she scripted the New Zealand sitcom Willy Nilly. Following that, she appeared on a variety of comedy and television programs, fronting Sleuth 101, co‑hosting The Great Australian Bake Off and lending her voice to the characters Petal and Thorn in the children’s series Kitty Is Not a Cat. Wilson also regularly co‑presented several radio shows.

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Nigeria

Godwin Komone

Godwin Komone, who goes by the stage name Gordons, is a Nigerian comedian, musician and actor, and he serves as the host of the comedy series Comedy Clinic.

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Julian Sewell

Julian Sewell, a New Zealand‑born comedian and digital satirist, is recognized for his bite‑size comedy sketches and his recurring portrayal of the fictional actress Paloma Diamond. He first rose to prominence in 2021 with a parody of Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas address, which launched his career in online satire. Sewell’s performances often feature elaborate costumes and a sizable collection of wigs that enable his diverse range of character work.

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Nigeria

Kamal Aboki

Kamal Aboki, cuyo nombre real es Kamal Iliyasu, fue un humorista, actor y creador de sketches nigeriano que trabajó en lengua hausa. Alcanzó notoriedad gracias a sus videos de sketches en hausa publicados en internet, y el público lo reconocía mayormente bajo el nombre de Kamal Aboki.

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Melanie Bracewell

Melanie Rita Bracewell, a New Zealand comedian, actress and television writer, captured the Billy T Award in 2018. She has served as the presenter of The Cheap Seats on Australia's Network 10 from its 2021 launch, and she took part as a contestant in the fourth series of Taskmaster NZ.

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Olly Ohlson

Olly Ohlson, a New Zealand television figure, debuted as the original host of After School, guiding the series from 1981 through 1986. He played a key role in ushering Māori language and sign language onto the small screen. In 1982, he was honoured with the Best New Talent prize at the Feltex Television Awards.

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Paul Williams

Paul Anthony Allan Jones Williams is a New Zealand comedian, writer and musician. In the New Zealand adaptation of the worldwide TV show Taskmaster he portrays the Taskmaster’s assistant and also contributes as one of the programme’s lead writers. His stand‑up work secured him a nomination for the 2017 Billy T Award, which honours up‑and‑coming New Zealand comic talent.

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Nigeria

Sydney Talker

Sydney Egere, known on stage as Sydney Talker, is a Nigerian media figure who works as a comedian and actor. He founded Neville Records and serves as its chief executive, and he received a nomination for SME100 Africa’s 25 Under 25 Award.

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Thomas Sainsbury

Thomas Sainsbury, a New Zealand native, wears many hats as an actor, writer, comedian and filmmaker. He first cut his teeth in the theatre world, both performing and penning plays, and then burst onto the national scene in 2017 when his short comedy videos began to spread across social media.

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Tim Batt

Based in New Zealand, Tim Batt works as both a comedian and a podcaster. Together with fellow Kiwi comic Guy Montgomery, he helped steer the podcast *The Worst Idea of All Time*, and he earned Billy T Award nominations in both 2014 and 2015.

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