About Ray O'Leary
Videos (221)
Videos 49 to 72 of 221.
0:57Ray O'Leary's Highlights - Have You Been Paying Attention? Season 2 Episode 1 Part 1
60.4K views
0:50Ray O'Leary's Highlights - Have You Been Paying Attention? NZ Season 2 Episode 15 Part 4
60.2K views
0:26Pineapple | Ray O'Leary
59K views
1:012 things that make me laugh no matter what
54.6K views
0:16Do you guys like impressions? | Ray O'Leary
51.9K views
1:00Taskmaster NZ: Create a Podcast
47.5K views
1:07My Philosophy? | Ray O'Leary
46.5K views
0:21Are there any actual dining room tables? | Ray O'Leary
45.1K views
0:59"Ray's such a cool vegan" | Ray O'Leary
43.5K views
0:21Unlikely scenes at the World Cup
42.6K views
0:57Ray O'Leary's Highlights - Have You Been Paying Attention? Season 2 Episode 6 Part 2
42.4K views
1:00Ray O'Leary's Highlights - Have You Been Paying Attention? Season 1 Episode 3 Part 2
42.1K views
1:05I Hate My Mattress Protector | Ray O'Leary
41.1K views
0:29Comedy Vs Philosopy | Ray O'Leary
40.9K views
0:58Taskmaster NZ: Improve Paul | Ray O'Leary
40.9K views
0:42Emotional Support Dogs | Ray O'Leary
40.9K views
0:51I'm a patriot
38.5K views
0:49I don't have an official autism diagnosis
38.1K views
0:17First day on a construction site
35.3K views
0:10Rejected kids toys
35.2K views
0:46I hate tipping at restaurants | Ray O'Leary
35K views
0:17Vegan | Ray O'Leary
34.2K views
0:47Major Career Setback | Ray O'Leary
34K views
0:39Why I speak slowly | Ray O'Leary
32.5K viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ray O'Leary.
Guest appearances 1 to 3 of 3.
13:44YHCIH WITH RAY O'LEARY | Mark Watson
Mark Andrew Watson
7.4K views
43:24Ray O'Leary in Conversation
James Donald Forbes McCann
7.2K views
17:29RAY O'LEARY RETURNS | YHCIH with Mark Watson
Mark Andrew Watson
4.7K viewsChannels on this page: Mark Andrew Watson, James Donald Forbes McCann
Frequently asked questions
How did Ray O'Leary get his nickname?
At university, O'Leary's friends gave him the nickname "Ray" because they thought he sounded like Ray Romano. His full name is Matthew "Ray" O'Leary.
What did Ray O'Leary study?
He has a bachelor's and master's degree in philosophy from Victoria University of Wellington. Peter Singer's 1975 book Animal Liberation convinced O'Leary to become vegan.
When did Ray O'Leary start performing comedy?
Tired of working as a public servant, O'Leary began performing stand-up comedy in 2015 in Wellington. By 2018, he was also writing for television shows.
What comedy shows has Ray O'Leary performed?
He performed Young, Dumb and Full of Comedy with Lucy Roche in 2018, Everything Funny All the Time Always in 2023, and Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger in 2024. He is known for his deadpan humour and grey suit.
What awards has Ray O'Leary won or been nominated for?
He won Best Newcomer at the 2016 Wellington Comedy Awards, and was nominated for the Billy T Award in 2017, for his show A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism, and in 2020, for his show Ray Against the Machine.
