Winner of “Female Comedian of the Decade” at the 2010 NZ Comedy Guild Awards, Michele A’Court is a fulltime stand-up comedian, actor, voice artist and freelance writer.
Michele is a regular guest on TV3’s award-winning comedy show “7 Days”; she has a regular spot reviewing the world’s weirdest news on TVNZ’s “Good Morning”; she is on Radio NZ National’s “The Panel” with Jim Mora; and “9 to Noon” with Kathryn Ryan and Te Radar.
Michele has been writing a weekly column for The Christchurch Press since 2008 and relishes the opportunity to comment on current social issues. She is also a frequent freelance contributor to several national magazines.
In 2013 she had a regular role in the final series of the TVNZ drama, “Go Girls”, playing Miriam Hirsch – mother of Levi and foster mother to Ted and Bennie, the lead characters.
Michele is the voice of Mary-Jane Staines – and a number of other characters - on TVNZ's animated children's series, "Staines Down Drains".
Michele’s international experience as a stand-up comedian is constantly growing with recent shows in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto. She has performed at comedy festivals in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Melbourne and Adelaide; and entertained NZ and international troops in East Timor.
As an after-dinner speaker, event host and conference MC, Michele’s hundreds of corporate clients over the past 20 years include financial advisors, health care workers, classical musicians, IT specialists, plumbers, insurance specialists, bankers, builders, lawyers, electrical workers, travel industry professionals and scientists.
Michele first came to NZ’s attention more than 20 years ago as the award-winning host of What Now, the children’s TV show which aired live for two hours each week, and The Video Dispatch, a current affairs programme aimed at youth but, according to legend, was the “must-see TV show” for NZ’s politicians.
2010 |
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New Zealand Comedy Awards |
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Female Comedian of the Decade |
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New Zealand |
2008 |
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NZ International Comedy Festival |
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Spirit of the Festival |
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New Zealand |
2002-2007 |
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NZ Comedy Guild Awards |
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Best Female Comedian |
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New Zealand |
2002 |
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NZ Comedy Guild Awards |
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Best Laugh! Festival Show - 'If you want me, I'll be in the bar' |
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New Zealand |
1997 |
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Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards |
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Best Female Comedian |
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New Zealand |
1995 |
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Cathay Pacific Media Travel Awards |
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Travel Writing Award |
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1991 |
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ITVA Awards |
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Excellence in Presentation - 'Choice not Chance' |
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1989 |
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LIFTA |
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Best Children’s Programme Award - 'What Now?' |
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New Zealand |
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2003 |
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Murder on the Blade? |
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Herself |
Hunter Productions |
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2012-2015 |
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Good Morning |
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News Presenter |
Television New Zealand (TVNZ) |
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2009-2013 |
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7 Days |
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Panel Guest |
Dir: Nigel Carpenter |
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2013 |
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Go Girls |
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Miriam |
South Pacific Pictures |
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2012 |
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Good Morning |
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Presenter - News Round-Up |
Television New Zealand (TVNZ) |
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2011 |
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A Night at the Classic |
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Guest Comedian |
Two Heads TV Production |
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2009 |
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The Great Kiwi Christmas Comedy Gala |
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Stand up Comedian |
Satellite Media |
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2008-2009 |
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Shortland Street |
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Helen Carson |
South Pacific Pictures Ltd |
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2006-2008 |
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Breakfast |
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Social Commentator |
Television New Zealand (TVNZ) |
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2007 |
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Here to Stay |
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The French Settlers - Presenter |
The Gibson Group |
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2003 |
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Pulp Comedy! |
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Stand-Up Comedy Performer |
Phoenix Television |
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2002 |
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Strassman |
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Interviewer - Strassman and his Puppets |
Dennis Spencer Productions |
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2000 |
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The Big Chair |
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Presenter |
Raconteur Productions |
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2000 |
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Shortland Street |
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Julieanne Adams |
South Pacific Pictures Ltd |
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1998 |
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Billy T Awards |
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Host |
Television New Zealand (TVNZ) |
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1998 |
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Friday Night Football |
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Rugby Reporter |
Sky Television |
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1996 |
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Comedy Central |
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Various |
Phoenix Television |
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1995 |
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Pulp Comedy! |
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Stand-Up Comedy Performer |
Phoenix Television |
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1994 |
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Really Living |
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Presenter |
Kotuku Productions |
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1994 |
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Runaways |
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Narrator |
Ninox Films |
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2011 |
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Mike & Virginia |
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Sally |
BrainStorm |
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2009 |
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The Lady Brunch - NZ International Comedy Festival / World Buskers Festival / Arts on Tour |
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Performer |
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2006 |
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"40 Odd Years" - NZ International Comedy Festival / Adelaide Festival |
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Performer |
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2004 |
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Kiwi Showcase - Edinburgh Festival |
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Comedian |
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2003 |
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Mum's The Word - NZ Tour |
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Robyn |
Volcanic Island Ltd |
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2005 |
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"The Panel" on afternoons with Jim Mora |
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Social Commentator |
Radio New Zealand National |
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2005 |
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"The Week That Was" on Nine to Noon |
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Social Commentator |
Radio New Zealand National |
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2007 |
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Stains Down Drains - Children's TV Series |
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Mary Jane Stains / Herk / Beanz |
Flux Animation |
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2005-2007 |
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Skin Doctors |
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Narrator |
Cream Media |
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2005 |
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Modern Girl Guides |
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Comedy Monologues |
Easy Mix FM |
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2003 |
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Wendy Pie |
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Talking Children's Books |
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Bachelor of Arts Degree (English Literature and Drama) |
Victoria University |
Wellington |
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New Zealand Certificate in Journalism |
Tutors(s): |
Wellington |
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Language |
Maori |
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Singing |
Soprano |
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Dance |
Ballet | Jazz | Modern Dancing |
2/25 Sale Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1010 | Email: kk@actors.co.nz | Phone: +64 (9) 379 2010
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