Aaron Beard
Also known as Aaron 'Fig' Beard
Who Aaron Beard is
Aaron Beard, known as Fig, is a New Zealand comedian, actor, writer, presenter, MC and voice artist born and raised in Kaitaia in the far north, who began with stand-up and improvised comedy at school. Based in Auckland with more than twenty-five years in the business, Beard has had recurring roles on Taskmaster Australia and appeared on Shortland Street and Fresh Eggs. Beard was nominated for Most Improved Comedian in 2008 and won Best Sketch for Classic TV in 2006.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Auckland, New Zealand
- From
- Kaitaia
- On screen
- Taskmaster Australia, Shortland Street and Fresh Eggs
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Taskmaster Australia
- Shortland Street
- Fresh Eggs
Comedians like Aaron Beard
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Jack Ansett also in Shortland Street
- Abby Howells also in Shortland Street
- Anisa Nandaula also in Taskmaster Australia
- Anne Edmonds also in Taskmaster Australia
- Brynley Stent also in Shortland Street
- Danielle Walker also in Taskmaster Australia
- Jenny Tian also in Taskmaster Australia
- Joel Rindelaub also in Taskmaster Australia
Questions and answers
Where is Aaron Beard performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Taskmaster Australia, Shortland Street and Fresh Eggs.
Where are they from?
Born and raised in Kaitaia.
Where are they based?
Auckland, New Zealand, as their record gives it.
Who are some comedians like them?
Jack Ansett (also in Shortland Street), Abby Howells (also in Shortland Street), Anisa Nandaula (also in Taskmaster Australia), Anne Edmonds (also in Taskmaster Australia) and Brynley Stent (also in Shortland Street).
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Sources
- Classic Comedy NZ - Aaron Beard's comedian page ↗ New Zealand comedian, actor, writer, presenter, MC and voice artist; began with stand-up and improv in Kaitaia; based in Auckland, 25+ years; recurring roles…
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026