Neil Thornton
Also known as Neil THORTON (USA)
Who Neil Thornton is
Neil Thornton is a stand-up comedian and comedy teacher based in Wellington, New Zealand. He worked as a stand-up in New York from 2007 before settling in New Zealand, has toured New Zealand and internationally, and is a regular at The Classic in Auckland. He appeared in the TV3 comedy special After Hours, and his New Zealand Comedy School page lists Best Comedian at the Wellington Comedy Awards and Best Male Comedian at the Cartel Comedy Awards in 2020.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Wellington, NZ
- On screen
- After Hours
Is Neil Thornton on tour?
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- After Hours
Comedians like Neil Thornton
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.
- Jeremy Elwood also in After Hours
- Justine Smith also in After Hours
Questions and answers
Where is Neil Thornton performing next?
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What TV shows and films are they in?
After Hours.
Where are they from?
They are based in Wellington, NZ, as their record gives it.
Who are some comedians like them?
Jeremy Elwood (also in After Hours) and Justine Smith (also in After Hours).
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Your short address, for your bio: disciplesofcomedy.com/neil-thornton
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Sources
- New Zealand Comedy School ↗ Wellington Comedy Awards and Cartel Comedy Awards listed for 2020.
- BATS Theatre - Neil Thornton's comedy class ↗ Stand-up comedian and teacher in Wellington; New York stand-up years from 2007; touring; The Classic in Auckland; TV3 special After Hours.
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026