Melissa Lawlor
Who Melissa Lawlor is
Melissa Lawlor is an Australian comedian and actor based in Auckland. She started stand-up in Los Angeles, performing regularly at the Comedy Store, Flappers and the Laugh Riot Grrl Comedy Festival, and was a Raw Comedy semi-finalist. In New Zealand she has appeared in Shortland Street, Jonah and Educators.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Auckland, NZ
- On screen
- Shortland Street, Jonah and Educators
Is Melissa Lawlor on tour?
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Shortland Street
- Jonah
- Educators
Comedians like Melissa Lawlor
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.
- Aaron Beard also in Shortland Street
- Abby Howells also in Shortland Street
- Brynley Stent also in Shortland Street
- Jack Ansett also in Shortland Street
- Kura Forrester also in Shortland Street
- Ruven Govender also in Shortland Street
Questions and answers
Where is Melissa Lawlor performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Shortland Street, Jonah and Educators.
Where are they from?
They are based in Auckland, NZ, as their record gives it.
Who are some comedians like them?
Aaron Beard (also in Shortland Street), Abby Howells (also in Shortland Street), Brynley Stent (also in Shortland Street), Jack Ansett (also in Shortland Street) and Kura Forrester (also in Shortland Street).
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Sources
- Classic Comedy NZ ↗ Based in Auckland; stand-up begun in Los Angeles; Comedy Store, Flappers, Laugh Riot Grrl; Raw Comedy semi-finalist; TV credits
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026