Eli Matthewson

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 Days poster
7.0

7 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

Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee poster
8.4

Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.

Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee

2023

Have You Been Paying Attention? poster
7.5

New 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

Dancing with the Stars poster
10.0

The 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

Celebrity Treasure Island poster
NR

Kiwi 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

Good Grief poster
5.3

Two 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

Series credits

7 Days poster
7.0

7 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 Days poster
7.0

7 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

Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee poster
8.4

Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.

Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee

2023

Have You Been Paying Attention? poster
7.5

New 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

Dancing with the Stars poster
10.0

The 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

Celebrity Treasure Island poster
NR

Kiwi 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

Good Grief poster
5.3

Two 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

Paddy Gower Has Issues poster
NR

Paddy 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

Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here poster
NR

Eli 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