Guy Williams is one of New Zealand's most iconic comedians, best known as the host and creator of "New Zealand Today".
Originally a stand-up, Guy got his break fooling NZ's most popular breakfast TV show - appearing live on air claiming to be a Libertarian pro-whaling activist, promoting "whale farming". That stunt exposing the show's flimsy tabloid news practices got Guy on the front page of the NZ Herald. He's since established himself as one of New Zealand's most original and successful TV Comedians with over 12 years of experience.
Guy became the third wheel on the primetime comedy TV show "Jono and Ben" and went on to host "Guy, Sharyn and Clint", the most popular NZ radio drive show since commercial ratings began.
In 2019 Guy was given the opportunity to host his own project and his satirical news show "New Zealand Today" became an instant Kiwi comedy classic. The show features Guy as a "Volunteer Journalist" investigating small-town New Zealand mysteries from the controversial "Hawera Blackface Parade float" to our first ever "Flat Earth Convention".
In three seasons, "NZ Today" has consistently won its 8.30 primetime broadcast slot, becoming the most streamed TV3 comedy of 2021 and 2022. In addition, it's the only New Zealand YouTube content to make the top 10 most-watched channel list in NZ - and has won "Best Comedy" at the Guild awards.
In 2023, Guy was a regular comedian and Co-host on The Project NZ and appeared on all the major comedy and panel shows in New Zealand, including 7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Block NZ, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee and The Comedy Gala.
Furthermore, Guy filmed season 4 of New Zealand Today and made his Australian Debut on the live stage, with his new show "Comedy Plus Time Equals Tragedy” to sold out audiences, rave reviews and a nomination for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival including sold out season in New Zealand.
Guy Williams returned to the live stage in 2024, touring Australia, New Zealand, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his new show, This Glass House Makes it Easy to See All the Cowards I'm Throwing Stones At. That same year, he made his debut on Australian television with a regular appearance as panellist on Tony Armstrong’s Monday Experts and The Hundred with Andy Lee.
In 2025, Guy will tour his new show, If You Mildly Criticise Me I’ll Say It’s Cancel Culture And Turn To The Alt Right, throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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Guy Williams | The 34th Annual Great Debate
The 34th Annual Great Debate: That AI is OK. Recorded at the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival on Sunday 7 April at Melbourne Town Hall. Moderated by Steph Tisdell. For the affirmative: Sammy J (Team Captain), Catherine Bohart and Guy Williams. For the negative: Luke McGregor (Team Captain), Benjamin Law and Lou Wall."Comedians are Creepy" - Guy Williams stand up 2022
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