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
2024
Have You Been Paying Attention?
2018
Richard Osman's House of Games
2025
7 Days
2022
The Cheap Seats
2021
Time Bandits
2024
Taskmaster NZ
2023
Thank God You're Here
2023
Wellington Paranormal
2018
Have You Been Paying Attention?
2019
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
2023
The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World
2025

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
23
Writing
7
Producing
2
2026
Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat
2026
40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
as Melanie Bracewell
2026
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
as Self
2026
Urzila
2025
Richard Osman's House of Games
as Self - Participant
2025
The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World
as Self
2024
Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not
as Self
2024
QI
as Self
2023
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
as Self
2023
Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe
as Melanie Bracewell
2023
Taskmaster NZ
as Self
2023
Thank God You're Here
2023
Best Foods Comedy Gala
as Host
2022
7 Days
as Panelist
2022
7 Days
as Team Leader
2021
The Cheap Seats
as Self - Host
2021
Wellington Paranormal
as Fatberg Victim
2021
Patriot Brains
as Contestant
2021
Goodbye A.I.
as (voice)
2020
The Eggplant
as Karen
2019
Have You Been Paying Attention?
as Panelist
2018
Wellington Paranormal
as Romantic Goth
2018
Have You Been Paying Attention?
as Self - Panellist