6.2
TV
Acting
Melanie Bracewell
- Born
- (age 31)
- Birthplace
- Beach Haven, Auckland, New Zealand
- Credits
- 25 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.2
TV
7.0
TV
Wellington Paranormal
6.1
TV
House of Games
8.1
TV
Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe
7.3
TV
Have You Been Paying Attention?
6.4
TV
Thank God You're Here
8.4
TV
The Cheap Seats
7.5
TV
Mean Mums
6.0
TV
Urzila
7.5
TV
Have You Been Paying Attention?
4.8
Movie
Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not
8.0
Movie
Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat
5.0
Movie
40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
7.0
TV
7 Days
5.0
TV
Patriot Brains
TV
The Eggplant
TV
Goodbye A.I.
TV
Best Foods Comedy Gala
Acting credits 21
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Urzila TV | (2 ep) |
| 2026 | 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala Film | Melanie Bracewell |
| 2026 | Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat Film | |
| 2024 | Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2024 | Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not Film | Self |
| 2023 | Best Foods Comedy Gala TV | Host (2 ep) |
| 2023 | The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe TV | Melanie Bracewell (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Goodbye A.I. TV | (voice) (10 ep) |
| 2021 | The Cheap Seats TV | Self - Host (169 ep) |
| 2021 | Patriot Brains TV | Contestant (10 ep) |
| 2020 | The Eggplant TV | Karen (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Taskmaster NZ TV | Self (10 ep) |
| 2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Panelist (6 ep) |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal TV | Romantic Goth, Fatberg Victim (1 ep) |
| 2017 | House of Games TV | Self - Participant (5 ep) |
| 2013 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Self - Panellist (42 ep) |
| 2009 | 7 Days TV | Panelist, Team Leader (3 ep) |
| 2006 | Thank God You're Here TV | (3 ep) |
| 2003 | QI TV | Self (2 ep) |
Crew credits 7
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat Film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Executive Story Editor, Writer (10 ep) |
| 2024 | Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not Film | Executive Producer, Writer |
| 2022 | Bird's Eye View TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 2019 | Mean Mums TV | Story (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal TV | Writer (4 ep) |
| 2017 | The Project TV | Writer (1 ep) |