Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson

ActorDirectorEditor
Born
1981
Awards
6 wins, 11 nominations

Josh Thomson is one of New Zealand's most recognizable comedians, actors, voice artists and storytellers. His acting credits span both local and international screens, including Win or Lose (Pixar/Disney), The Office Australia (Prime), Young Rock (NBC), Time Bandits (Apple), The New Legends of…

Biography

Josh Thomson is one of New Zealand's most recognizable comedians, actors, voice artists and storytellers. His acting credits span both local and international screens, including Win or Lose (Pixar/Disney), The Office Australia (Prime), Young Rock (NBC), Time Bandits (Apple), The New Legends of Monkey (Netflix), Wellington Paranormal (HBO), Don't Make Me Go (Prime), and How to Please a Woman (Prime). Raised on the rugged South Island of New Zealand with Tongan and Scottish heritage, Josh's background informs his trademark mix of warmth, awkward humor, and emotional authenticity. He's a household name to Kiwis, a mainstay of comedy panel shows like 7 Days, Have You Been Paying Attention, Patriot Brains, was host of The Project and outright winner of season 3 of Taskmaster NZ. Beyond acting, he is an award-winning writer and director, known for projects like A Night At The Classic (TVNZ), Subject: Dad (MediaWorks), and the upcoming Australian sketch show The Urzila Carlson Project (ABC). Josh continues to work across film, television, and theatre, bringing heart, humor, and humanity to every role.

Actor

Godzilla x Kong: SupernovaGodzilla x Kong: Supernova(2027)
Bust upBust up(2026)as Alex MacDonald
UrzilaUrzila(2026)as Guest
DealbreakersDealbreakers(2026)as Josh
The Wrecking CrewThe Wrecking Crew(2026)as Duke

Producer

Best BitsBest Bits(2016)

Cinematographer

Subject: DadSubject: Dad(2018)
Jono's New Show(2008)

Editorial Department

Best Bits New ZealandBest Bits New Zealand(2013)

Additional Crew

Best BitsBest Bits(2016)

Self

7 Days7 Days(2009)as Self - Team Member, Self - Team 1 Leader, Self - Team 2 Leader, Self - Host, Self - Team Leader, Tongan Flagbearer
Taskmaster NZTaskmaster NZ(2020)as Self - Contestant, Self - Guest, Self
My Favourite Dead PersonMy Favourite Dead Person(2022)as Self - Host, Walter Batty
Best Foods Comedy Gala - Part 1(2023)as Self
Patriot BrainsPatriot Brains(2022)as Self - Panellist

Archive Footage

Weekend BreakfastWeekend Breakfast(2012)as Self - Actor, The Office
ABC News BreakfastABC News Breakfast(2008)as Self - Actor, The Office (Aus), The Office

Known for

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Josh Thomson in The New Legends of Monkey (2018)Josh Thomson, Luciane Buchanan, Chai Hansen, and Emilie Cocquerel in The New Legends of Monkey (2018)David Fane, Josh Thomson, Megan Stevenson, and Betty White in Gary of the Pacific (2017)Josh ThomsonJosh ThomsonJosh Thomson

Credit Score: Josh Thomson

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Young Rock3.7520217.20029754
2The New Legends of Monkey3.2520186.5005381
3The Office2.0020244.6005155
4The Wrecking Crew1.0020266.40047053
5Guns Akimbo1.0020206.30077707