Paul began his comedy career as a member of TNT, a very mildly popular improv troupe in Nelson. He then moved to Wellington where he made his stand up debut in 2013. In 2016, he attended both the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival playing a supporting role in Rose Matafeo’s show, ‘Finally Dead’. He is a 2017 Billy T Award nominee.
After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
Release Date2022-03-03
Charactersd Bluecoat #1
Episode Count1
Vote Count333
Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?
Release Date2020-10-21
DepartmentCrew
JobScript
Charactersd Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
Episode Count1
Vote Count16
The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Release Date2015-05-31
Charactersd Comedian
Episode Count1
Vote Count17
The New Zealand Intelligence Agency’s on the hunt for new recruits. When the agency places an ad in the newspaper, only three decidedly unlikely candidates respond. Thrown headfirst into the murky world of espionage, the mismatched trio fumbles its way through betrayal, romance and escalating absurdity.
Release Date2026-04-29
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Charactersd Michael Brown
Episode Count6
Vote Count2
New Zealand Today began on Jono And Ben as a parody of click-bait journalism and modern media culture. The segment went on to become its own 'show within a show' and clips have since racked up hundreds of thousands of views online. New Zealand Today takes Guy Williams around the country checking out strange and unusual goings-on in regional New Zealand.
Release Date2019-08-23
Charactersd Fake Guy Williams
Episode Count1
Vote Count1
Lulu, a loveable train wreck, goes on a laugh-out-loud ride as she struggles to balance her love of family and culture with finding her own path… one mistake at a time.
Release Date2022-05-26
Charactersd Ollie
Episode Count10
Vote Count3
A comedic short film starring NZ comic Paul Williams as Marlon Brando
Release Date2014-06-09
Charactersd Marlon
Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.
Release Date2023-02-16
Charactersd Self
Episode Count1
Vote Count7
The 'Most Upsetting Guessing Game' is a comedy/improv guessing game based on 'Party Quirks' from the Aunty Donna Podcast. Each week a 'party host' is selected and tasked with guessing what 'characters' are attending their party. Sounds simple enough? It's not... it's cooked.
Release Date2023-05-08
Charactersd Self
Episode Count1
Vote Count1
If you want to make the finest wine, use the sweet grape on the vine. It's a few bloody skits from bloody Sam Campbell.
Release Date2019-12-13
DepartmentSound
JobMusic
"If you would like to perform this skit at a talent show or company retreat email - mcdonaldscomedy@gmail.com I will send you the script and the outfits and the globe"
Release Date2023-12-23
DepartmentSound
JobMusic
A documentary following five comedians: Amy Gledhill, Sikisa, Josh Jones, Lily Phillips and Anthony DeVito at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. A funny, intimate showcase of what it's like for comedians to bring their debut show to the festival.
Release Date2024-07-26
DepartmentSound
JobMusic
