Anthony Ackroyd
Comedian, MC, Humour & Wellbeing Speaker
Anthony applies his unique talents to entertain, inspire and energise audiences through as MC or keynote. He teaches people how to deliberately and skilfully enjoy, create and express humour in the workplace — and in life — to boost resilience, improve wellbeing and strengthen team culture.
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Anthony Ackroyd is one of Australia’s most successful stand-up comedians and comedy writers, celebrated for his intelligence, lightning-fast wit and ability to connect with any audience. A regular favourite on ABC Radio’s Thank God It’s Friday! and a familiar face on TV programs including Q&A, Anthony has built a career as a performer, satirist and storyteller with rare versatility.
A highly sought-after corporate comedian and MC, Anthony is also an expert speaker on the power of humour, wellbeing and human connection. Recognised as a leading authority on the social and cultural impact of comedy, he brings unique insight into how laughter can transform workplaces, boost resilience and create communities.
Anthony rose to national prominence on ABC TV’s legendary The Big Gig and went on to perform and write for hundreds of television and radio programs, feature films and live productions — including The Comedy Company, where his iconic impersonation of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd became the stuff of political comedy legend.
His career has taken him across Australia and around the world, performing everywhere from intimate private events to crowds of over 110,000 at ANZ Stadium. He has worked alongside comedy greats such as Billy Crystal and Rowan Atkinson, contributed material to Jim Carrey’s Ace Ventura, and co-starred in the cult film Reckless Kelly.
Driven by a commitment to using humour for good, Anthony has spent years bringing joy to children as a clown doctor, supporting dementia patients as a humour therapist, and leading laughter programs through Laughter Club International. He founded and directed the Bowral of Laughs Comedy Festival and his political satire series has been featured by major Australian media outlets.
Today, Anthony is CEO of Feel Betterer, the wellbeing company he created to help people change their lives through fun, connection and high-quality online programs. Inspiring, thoughtful and always hilarious, Anthony Ackroyd remains one of Australia’s most distinctive voices in comedy and culture.
