Ben Hurley

Actor | MC | Presenter
One of the most recognisable and hairy comedy faces to come out of New Zealand, winner of all of the awards, including The Billy T Award, The Fred Dagg Award, Ben has been smashing comedy out of the park since a long time ago.

Best known as a regular panelist and head writer for NZ’s top rating and longest running TV comedy 7 Days, contributor on TVNZ’s nightly News adjacent show, Seven Sharp. He has appeared on numerous other TV shows including 14 NZ Comedy Festival Galas, 4 AotearoHA Comedy specials, Patriot Brains, Funny Roots and Would I Lie To You. He has hosted the New Zealand Music Awards. He’s had his own series alongside Steve Wrigley, World Famous with Ben and Steve, hosted stand up comedy show After Hours.

In 2021 Ben fulfilled a life goal of commentating cricket with the Alternative Commentary Collective, and chucking in a few thoughts about rugby league on the Mad Monday podcast.

Brought up in rural Taranaki, Ben cut his comedy chops in Wellington before making the move to London where he honed his craft to the fine tuned beast we now see. Not only a favourite with all the big UK clubs but also the Edinburgh festival and playing to thousands in the comedy tents of Leeds, Reading and V music festivals. Ben was also used as a support act on the national tours of superstars Stewart Lee, Stephen Merchant and Ed Byrne.



Ben is proudly managed in association with our great mates, Notorious Comedy https://www.ncomedy.com/benhurley
Ethnicity - New Zealand European, Maori

Height - 185cm

Eye Colour - Brown

Hair Colour - Salt and Pepper

Location - Bay of Plenty

Age Range - 40 - 50

Full Biography

Credits
Television
2022 - Patriot Brains - Panelist - Producer - The Downlow Concept - SBS
2021 - Current - Seven Sharp - Self - Producer - TVNZ
2020 - 2022 - Have you Been Paying Attention - Recurring Guest - Producer - TVNZ
2020 - 2021 - Late Cut Cricket Show - Host - Producer - TVNZ and Spark Sport
2017 - 2021 - The Project - Guest Host - Producer - Media Works NZ - TV3
2014 - 2015 - TV 3’s After Hours - Self - Producer - Mediaworks NZ - TV3
2014 - AotearoHA Driving Stories - Producer - Mediaworks NZ
2015 - 7 Days of Sport - Himself - Producer - The Downlow Concept - TV3
2010 - 2023 - 7 Days - Team Member - Producer - TV3
2010 - A Night at the Classic - Guest Comedian - Producer - Two Heads TV Production - TVNZ
2010 - Ben and Jeremy's Big Road Trip - Self
2009 - 2010 - The Project - Self - Producer - TVNZ
2009 - Rocked the Nation - Satellite Media - Producer - C4TV
2007 - Comedy Store - Self - Producer - Open Mike Productions
2004 - The Insiders Guide to Happiness - Music Store Guy - Producer - The Gibson Group - TVNZ
2003 - The Strip - Muzz - The Gibson Group
2004 - NZ International Comedy Festival Gala
1998 - Pulp Comedy - Self
Training
N/A
Awards
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
Skills
Comedian, Stand up Comedy, MC, Presenter