Acting
Dai Henwood
Born
1978-01-01 (48)
Place of birth
Wellington, New Zealand
Known for
Acting
Credits
17 titles
Dai Henwood is a New Zealand comedian and interpretive dancer. He is best known for his hosting of several television shows found on C4 but also performs stand up comedy. Henwood was born in 1978 to Ray and Carolyn Henwood. Henwood studied Theatre and Film at Victoria University of Wellington, graduating with a BA in eastern religions, before winning 'Best New Face' on TV2's Pulp Comedy in 1999 and a Billy T Award in 2002. In 2004 and 2005 he toured the shows The Hot Stepper and Champagne Table Tennis, and also performed at the Tokyo Comedy Store and in Melbourne and around Britain. Henwood has stated his great-grandfather was Welsh international rugby player, Dick Jones Henwood spent a per…
Known for
7.5Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
7.1A team of teenagers with attitude are recruited to save Angel Grove from the evil witch, Rita Repulsa, and later, Lord Zedd, Emperor of all he sees, and their horde of monsters.
Power Rangers
1993
7.07 Days is a New Zealand comedy gameshow similar in some ways to the British program Mock the Week, hosted by Jeremy Corbett and created by The Down Low Concept. Paul Ego and Dai Henwood usually appear on each episode, along with other comedians, who form teams and answer questions about news stories from the last week.
7 Days
2009
8.0Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?
Taskmaster NZ
2020
8.4Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
2023
5.0The fast-paced comedy panel show will see each country’s greatest comedian’s pitted against each other to find out who knows their country best, with our host the only thing keeping them apart.
Patriot Brains
2021
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
5.1When 12 year old Ben sets out to win the local trolly derby in memory of his father, he learns what matters in life when he is forced to battle cheating opponents, the school loan sharks and a mother who has banned him from the race.
Derby Dogs
2012
Adapt Or Dai was Dai Henwood's sell out show during the 2013 New Zealand International comedy festival. It is a celebration of humanity and an hour of great laughs
Dai Henwood: Adapt Or Dai
2013
2000s · 2 titles
NROver two nights in September 2009, Dai Henwood performed to a packed SKYCITY Theatre in Auckland to record the best of his stand-up for this DVD. With more than a decade of comedy experience under his belt, Dai nailed it and you are holding the result in your hands.
Dai Henwood - Dai Another Day
2009
This Artsville documentary profiles Roger Hall, New Zealand’s most successful playwright. Three decades after Hall's early play Middle Age Spread became a hit, the original cast return for 2006 follow-up Spreading Out. Director Shirley Horrocks explores the secrets behind Hall’s successful brand of comedy (which includes dozens of stage plays, and TV hit Gliding On), while closely exploring Middle Age Spread and Spreading Out. Alongside excerpts from both, there are interviews with John Clarke, Grant Tilly, Ginette McDonald on Hall's role in the birth of her character Lynn of Tawa, and Hall himself.
Who Laughs Last?
2006
Series credits
7.5Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
7.1A team of teenagers with attitude are recruited to save Angel Grove from the evil witch, Rita Repulsa, and later, Lord Zedd, Emperor of all he sees, and their horde of monsters.
Power Rangers
1993
7.07 Days is a New Zealand comedy gameshow similar in some ways to the British program Mock the Week, hosted by Jeremy Corbett and created by The Down Low Concept. Paul Ego and Dai Henwood usually appear on each episode, along with other comedians, who form teams and answer questions about news stories from the last week.
7 Days
2009
8.0Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?
Taskmaster NZ
2020
8.4Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
2023
5.0The fast-paced comedy panel show will see each country’s greatest comedian’s pitted against each other to find out who knows their country best, with our host the only thing keeping them apart.
Patriot Brains
2021
10.0The New Zealand version of the British “Strictly Come Dancing” show sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers.
Dancing with the Stars
2005
NRJoin host Melanie Bracewell and all-star line up of international and local acts for the Best Foods Comedy Gala.
Best Foods Comedy Gala
2023
NZ’s best stand-up comedians aren’t afraid to do what they do best – take the piss out of everything, but mostly all the news of the week and each other.
7 Days
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NRFamily Feud sees kiwi families battle it out against each other, answering questions that have been put to 100 people to determine the most popular responses.
Family Feud
2016
6.5Teams of Kiwi master brick builders are put through their paces in the New Zealand version of the hugely popular reality challenge. Who will dream, create it, and win it?!
Lego Masters NZ
2022
NROne of New Zealand's most loved comedians and broadcasters, Dai Henwood, offers an open and honest look into his courageous fight against cancer.
Live and Let Dai
2024