Paul Martell

Australia’s Premier Corporate Comedian & MC

Paul Martell is one of Australia’s most acclaimed corporate comedians and MCs, known for his fast-paced Irish wit, spot-on Hollywood impressions, and ability to instantly connect with any audience. A consummate professional, versatile, and guaranteed to add energy, humor, and impact to any corporate or entertainment event.

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Paul Martell is one of Australia’s most successful corporate comedy entertainers and MCs. Renowned for his fast-paced Irish wit and a vast repertoire of Hollywood impressions, Paul brings energy, humor, and professionalism to any event.

Whether hosting a three-day conference, emceeing an awards presentation, performing a hoax character, or delivering a cabaret show at a gala dinner, Paul is a consummate professional. In 2018, he was voted Comedian of the Year at the Australian Variety Awards for the 15th time—a testament to his enduring popularity and skill.

An adaptable and versatile performer, Paul has worked with high-profile corporate clients such as AMP, Ford, Lend Lease, Mazda, Nissan, Elders, Qantas, The Ridge Golf Complex, Macquarie Network, Kirby, and Lion Nathan. He has also performed at major sporting events including the AFL and NRL Grand Finals, Bledisloe Cup, State of Origin, Australian Open Tennis, Formula 1, Melbourne Cup, and Super V8s.

Paul’s talents extend to prestigious stages worldwide. He has performed on luxury cruise ships like the Queen Mary and shared stages across Australia with legends such as Shirley Bassey, Julio Iglesias, Shirley MacLaine, and Engelbert Humperdinck.

As an MC, Paul is repeatedly re-booked for conferences and award dinners. Notably, he toured Australia for three consecutive years as MC/comic for the Park Trent Properties Group alongside stars like Jessica Mauboy, Samantha Jade, David Campbell, and Leo Sayer—and has been confirmed for a fourth year with Glenn Shorrock, Brian Cadd, and Marcia Hines. In 2015, he and his wife Jane Scali entertained guests on the Gallipoli Centenary Cruise alongside Bert Newton, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, John Williamson, Ross Wilson, and Normie Rowe.

Paul’s hoax characters are tailor-made for your business and audience, and his spot-on impressions of stars like Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Robert De Niro, Russell Crowe, Jack Nicholson, and Nicolas Cage are consistently crowd-pleasers.

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After hosting 4,480 people at 5 Gala Dinners across Australia having Paul with us was the standout highlight. We have been overwhelmed by the feedback received from our guests at each event about Paul’s outstanding comedy talent – they all think you are Australia’s best kept secret. Anyone who can hold a room of over 1,100 people together and have them laughing so loud from the beginning to the end has a rare gift. Truly professional, best ever stand-up routine, wow’s the audience non-stop, and a real down to earth genuine person. Capricorn Society Limited
The evening was deemed a huge success thanks to your superb entertaining and MC skills. Fairfax Newspapers
Paul Martell is the best, the comedy is topical, very funny and most importantly to our company, clean! Mazda
Last night I saw the funniest man in Australia! 2UE
The Audience LOVED Paul, he had everyone in hysterics!! Daikin Air Conditioning
I would like to take the time to send heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support to ParkTrent over the years at its Black Tie Gala Evenings. As a comedian with us 3 years ago, you were received by ParkTrent and our clients with such high regard that your movement to MC was a natural progression. Your natural flair with the audience and your ability to connect with all cultural backgrounds has provided a magic evening time and time again. You are a true professional Paul, and a true gentleman personally. It has been our pleasure to have your talent as part of our special evenings year after year. Park Trent Properties Group
What MC on the planet can make our events shine the way you do! Your talent is unparalleled, your charisma charming, personality contagious & showmanship the best in the business! Infinity Event Management
We continue with Paul as he runs a tight ship and our audience looks forward to his ad-libbing and entertaining throughout a busy evening that could otherwise be longwinded and boring ALSA
Paul was fantastic, he’s such a delight, and we just LOVE him, what a great performer. Humpty Dumpty Foundation
Paul Martell was extremely well received. I don’t think there was a dry eye (from laughter) in the house after his performance! IGT (Australia) Pty Limited
I have lost count the number of times I have seen Paul Martell’s show over the past thirty years and he never lets you down. Always fresh, always topical with subject matter that we can actually relate to and always funny! That was a master class. Kevin Sheedy