Melanie Bracewell

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.

Known For

QI

Richard Osman's House of Games

Have You Been Paying Attention?

7 Days

7 Days

Thank God You're Here

Wellington Paranormal

Wellington Paranormal

All Movies (3)

• 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala2026 · as Melanie Bracewell
• Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat2026
• Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not2024 · as Self

All TV Shows (20)

• Urzila2026
• Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee2024 · as Self
• Best Foods Comedy Gala2023 · as Host
• The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World2023 · as Self
• Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe2023 · as Melanie Bracewell
• Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee2023 · as Self
• Goodbye A.I.2021 · as (voice)
• The Cheap Seats2021 · as Self - Host
• Patriot Brains2021 · as Contestant
• The Eggplant2020 · as Karen
• Taskmaster NZ2020 · as Self
• Have You Been Paying Attention?2019 · as Panelist
• Wellington Paranormal2018 · as Romantic Goth
• Wellington Paranormal2018 · as Fatberg Victim
• Richard Osman's House of Games2017 · as Self - Participant
• Have You Been Paying Attention?2013 · as Self - Panellist
• 7 Days2009 · as Panelist
• 7 Days2009 · as Team Leader
• Thank God You're Here2006
• QI2003 · as Self