Ben Hurley
One of the most recognisable comedy voices to come out of Aotearoa, Ben Hurley (Ngāti Porou) cut his teeth in Wellington’s comedy scene before heading to the UK, where he performed at the Edinburgh Festival, toured nationally with Stewart Lee, Stephen Merchant and Ed Byrne, and played to thousands in the comedy tents of Reading, Leeds and V Festivals.
Back home, he’s a household name - winner of many awards including both the Billy T and Fred Dagg Awards - but perhaps best known as a long-time panellist on 7 Days, and regular on contributor on Seven Sharp. His many screen credits include Have You Been Paying Attention, Patriot Brains, Would I Lie To You and multiple iterations of the NZ International Comedy Festival Gala.
A regular voice with the Alternative Commentary Collective, Ben is also an in-demand MC across corporate, industry and live events.
Ben is proudly managed in association with our mates, Notorious Comedy https://www.ncomedy.com/benhurley
Hair Colour
Salt and Pepper
Location
Bay of Plenty
Age Range
40 - 50
Ethnicity
Māori
Height
185cm
Eye Colour
Brown
Social Media
Instagram followers:
2422
Facebook followers:
2500
Full CV
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2022 - Patriot Brains - Panelist - The Downlow Concept - SBS
2021 - Current - Seven Sharp - Self - TVNZ
2020 - 2022 - Have you Been Paying Attention (recurring guest) - TVNZ
2020 - 2021 - Late Cut Cricket Show - Host - TVNZ
2017 - 2021 - The Project - Guest Host (regular) - Media Works/TV3
2014 - 2015 - TV 3’s After Hours - Self - Producer - Mediaworks NZ - TV3
2014 - AotearoHA Driving Stories - Mediaworks NZ
2015 - 7 Days of Sport - Himself - The Downlow Concept - TV3
2010 - 2023 - 7 Days - Team Member - TV3
2010 - A Night at the Classic - Guest Comedian - Two Heads TV Production - TVNZ
2010 - Ben and Jeremy's Big Road Trip - Host - TV3
2009 - 2010 - The Project - Contributor - TVNZ
2009 - Rocked the Nation - Satellite Media/C4TV
2007 - Comedy Store - Comedian - Open Mike Productions
2004 - The Insiders Guide to Happiness - Music Store Guy - The Gibson Group - TVNZ
2003 - The Strip - Muzz - The Gibson Group
2004 - NZ International Comedy Festival Gala - TV3
1998 - Pulp Comedy - Comedian -
2016 - NZ Comedy Guild - Best Male Comedian
2009 - NZ Comedy Guild - Best Male Comedian
2011 - Metro Comedian of the year
2004 - Billy T Award - NZ International Comedy Festival
2004 - The Fred Dagg Award - NZ International Comedy Festival
2002 - TV2's Pulp Comedy - Best New Face -
Comedian, Stand up Comedy, MC, Presenter
