About Jack Ansett
Jack Ansett (born 1997 or 1998) is a New Zealand comedian and writer. He attended Burnside High School in Christchurch, where he began performing stand-up, encouraged by comedian Derek Flores, and after completing high school in 2017 he moved to Auckland. Ansett has been a writer for the television shows 7 Days and the New Zealand version of Have You Been Paying Attention?, and has appeared on Seven Sharp and The Project. He was a finalist for the Billy T Award for his show Are You Taking The Piss? in 2023, and appears in the sixth series of Taskmaster New Zealand, aired in 2025. That same year, he won the Best Newcomer Award at the Sydney Comedy Festival for his stand-up show What's Everyone Having for Dinner?, which he also performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Videos (32)
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0:53Please forgive me Australia!
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1:57Jack Ansett on Guy Montgomery's Guy-Mont Spelling Bee
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0:23Jackโs Painting | HYBPA
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6:3722 Year Old Man Sneaks Into Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon as a '15 year old'.
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5:20Jack Ansett | Goes to Europe & Hates Wilsons Car Parking
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4:36Jack Ansett - 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival
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0:49Please let me back on this show Australia
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0:06Jack Ansett on Shortland Street Full Scene
949 viewsFrequently asked questions
Where did Jack Ansett start stand-up?
Jack Ansett began performing stand-up at Burnside High School in Christchurch, encouraged by the comedian Derek Flores.
When did Jack Ansett move to Auckland?
Jack Ansett, a New Zealand comedian and writer born in 1997 or 1998, moved to Auckland after completing high school in 2017.
Which TV shows has Jack Ansett worked on?
Jack Ansett has been a writer for 7 Days and the New Zealand version of Have You Been Paying Attention?, and he has appeared on Seven Sharp and The Project.
Was Jack Ansett a Billy T Award finalist?
Yes. Jack Ansett was a finalist for the Billy T Award in 2023 with his show Are You Taking The Piss?
Is Jack Ansett on Taskmaster New Zealand?
Jack Ansett appears in the sixth series of Taskmaster New Zealand, which aired in 2025.
What award did Jack Ansett win in Sydney?
In 2025 Jack Ansett won the Best Newcomer Award at the Sydney Comedy Festival for his stand-up show What's Everyone Having for Dinner?, which he also performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
