
Acting
Eli Matthewson
Born
1988-11-27 (37)
Place of birth
Christchurch, New Zealand
Known for
Acting
Credits
11 titles
Eli Matthewson is an award-winning New Zealand comedian, writer, and broadcaster. He is a prominent headliner in the Kiwi comedy scene, a frequent panelist on 7 Days, a writer for Jono and Ben, and made history in 2022 as part of the first same-sex pairing on Dancing with the Stars NZ.
Known for
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
8.4Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
2023
7.5New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports, pop culture news and international affairs to test just who’s been paying attention…
Have You Been Paying Attention?
2019
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
NRKiwi stars face off in paradise for the chance to win money for their chosen charities. With eliminations each week until the final celebrities remain, it will be a treasure hunt to end all treasure hunts!
Celebrity Treasure Island
2019
5.3Two very different sisters inherit a funeral home - and its eccentric employees - from their koro. While Ellie is determined to uphold her grandfather's legacy, Gwen can't wait to get to Bali and become a DJ. Can they figure out their lives while staring death in the face?
Good Grief
2021
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
NRArmed with only their comedic genius, impeccable wit, and intellectual nous, two teams of comedians battle it out in the Great Comedy Debate of 2023.
The Great Comedy Debate
2023
NRGay comedians Chris Parker and Eli Matthewson are on a crusade to get the country talking about pornography. Join Chris Parker and Eli Matthewson as they launch a campaign to shake the stigma from porn, helped by experts, creators and consumers across the country. But as they get deeper into their quest, will it even be possible to sum up the complex world of porn into one snappy slogan?
Chris & Eli's Porn Revolution
2022
Series credits
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
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
8.4Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
2023
7.5New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports, pop culture news and international affairs to test just who’s been paying attention…
Have You Been Paying Attention?
2019
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
NRKiwi stars face off in paradise for the chance to win money for their chosen charities. With eliminations each week until the final celebrities remain, it will be a treasure hunt to end all treasure hunts!
Celebrity Treasure Island
2019
5.3Two very different sisters inherit a funeral home - and its eccentric employees - from their koro. While Ellie is determined to uphold her grandfather's legacy, Gwen can't wait to get to Bali and become a DJ. Can they figure out their lives while staring death in the face?
Good Grief
2021
NRPaddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson.
Paddy Gower Has Issues
2023
NREli Matthewson goes on a journey through the untold history of New Zealand's queer community, celebrating the resilience of trailblazers who pushed for an inclusive Aotearoa.
Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here
2025
