Ben hurley nz age
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The one, the only…
Anyone who’s watched Ben Hurley perform will tell you he’s a bloody funny guy, but he isn’t your typical Kiwi comic. He didn’t grow up using humour as a defence mechanism like so many others. “I really liked school, actually,” he says.
Has he always wanted to be a stand-up comedian? “At the end of fourth form, the school sent around these forms that we had to fill out to check that we were taking the right subjects the following year, for whatever you wanted to do as a career. I’ve always been somewhat suspicious of authority, and I thought it was ridiculous that they were asking 13- and 14-year-olds what they wanted to do in life, so I put down ‘male model’. Then I crossed that out and put ‘comedian’, because that was the next most ridiculous thing that anyone could do. So ‘technically’, yes, I have always wanted to be a comedian. But I was living in a small-town in Taranaki at the time, so it wasn’t really an option.”
University, however, was, and Wellington beckoned, so off Ben went to study politics at Victoria. “They had an improv comedy club
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Ethnicity
Ngāti Porou
Height
185cm
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Salt and Pepper
Location
Bay of Plenty
Age Range
40 - 50
Ben Hurley
Actor | MC | PresenterOne 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
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Ben Hurley
Biography
Ben has earned his stripes by conquering even the toughest crowds and winning over reviewers with ease. His versatility shines through as he skillfully adapts his material and persona to suit the unique requirements of each event.
A perennial favorite at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Ben consistently sells out shows and has become a mainstay on the country’s comedy scene. Whether flying solo or as part of the Real NZ Comedy Tours or the 7 Days Live Tours, Ben’s performances never fail to leave audiences in stitches.
You’ll likely recognize Ben from his regular appearances on THREE’s 7Days and The Project, where his quick wit and comedic flair have made him a household name. He’s expanded his reach even further as a regular contributor on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp.
Ben’s television credits extend beyond his regular appearances, with notable performances in several Comedy Galas, AotearoHa, hosting After Hours, Funny Roots, @Seven, Ben & Steve World Famous In, and most recently, Patriot Brains.
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