Melanie Bracewell
Acting Born Jul 19, 1995 Beach Haven, Auckland, New Zealand 23 credits
Biography
Melanie Bracewell is an award-winning New Zealand comedian, writer, and television presenter celebrated for her charismatic presence and razor-sharp comedic timing. After making her mark in stand-up comedy and winning New Zealand’s Billy T Award, she brought her infectious humor across the ditch, co-hosting Network 10’s comedy series The Cheap Seats. Known for her clever observations and delightfully sarcastic commentary, Mel consistently delivers laughs with warmth and authenticity, cementing her status as one of Australasia’s brightest comedy talents.
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Career timeline
Urzila40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival GalaMelanie Bracewell: A Little Treat
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling BeeMelanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not
Aunty Donna's Coffee CafeGuy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling BeeThe Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the WorldBest Foods Comedy Gala
The Cheap SeatsPatriot BrainsGoodbye A.I.
Taskmaster NZThe Eggplant
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Wellington ParanormalWellington Paranormal
Richard Osman's House of Games
Have You Been Paying Attention?
7 Days7 Days
Thank God You're Here
QI
Full filmography
- QI (2003) as Self
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Participant
- 7 Days (2009) as Panelist
- 7 Days (2009) as Team Leader
- Wellington Paranormal (2018) as Romantic Goth
- Wellington Paranormal (2018) as Fatberg Victim
- Thank God You're Here (2006)
- Taskmaster NZ (2020) as Self
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self - Host
- Urzila (2026)
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2019) as Panelist
- Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024) as Self
- Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe (2023) as Melanie Bracewell
- Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2023) as Self
- The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World (2023) as Self
- Patriot Brains (2021) as Contestant
- Goodbye A.I. (2021) as (voice)
- The Eggplant (2020) as Karen
- 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2026) as Melanie Bracewell
- Best Foods Comedy Gala (2023) as Host
- Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not (2024) as Self
- Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat (2026)