Acting
Paul Williams
Born August 7, 1992 · Christchurch, New Zealand (age 34)
Paul began his comedy career as a member of TNT, a very mildly popular improv troupe in Nelson. He then moved to Wellington where he made his stand up debut in 2013. In 2016, he attended both the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival playing a supporting role in Rose Matafeo’s show, ‘Finally Dead’. He is a 2017 Billy T Award nominee.
Known For
Vermilion · 2014Vermilion
2014
MovieComedy
A comedic short film starring NZ comic Paul Williams as Marlon Brando
Get Real Dude · 2019Get Real Dude
2019
MovieComedyTV Movie
If you want to make the finest wine, use the sweet grape on the vine. It's a few bloody skits from bloody Sam Campbell.
The Debuts · 2024The Debuts
2024
MovieDocumentary
A documentary following five comedians: Amy Gledhill, Sikisa, Josh Jones, Lily Phillips and Anthony DeVito at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. A funny, intimate showcase of what it's like for comedians to bring their debut show to the festival.
Our Flag Means Death · 2022Our Flag Means Death
★ 7.52022
SeriesComedyAction & Adventure
After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
Taskmaster Australia · 2023Taskmaster Australia
★ 6.92023
SeriesComedyReality
Tough-love Taskmaster Tom Gleeson and his trusty assistant Tom Cashman put a batch of Aussie battlers through their paces!
Taskmaster NZ · 2020Taskmaster NZ
★ 8.02020
SeriesComedy
Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?
Westside · 2015Westside
★ 5.82015
SeriesComedyDrama
The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
New Zealand Spy · 2026New Zealand Spy
★ 7.42026
SeriesComedyDrama
The New Zealand Intelligence Agency’s on the hunt for new recruits. When the agency places an ad in the newspaper, only three decidedly unlikely candidates respond. Thrown headfirst into the murky world of espionage, the mismatched trio fumbles its way through betrayal, romance and escalating absurdity.
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