Nic Sampson is a comedian, actor, and writer from New Zealand (post-apocalyptic bolthole for the rich), currently living in London (filming location for Paddington 2). As an actor Nic played the Yellow Power Ranger in Disney's Power Rangers Mystic Force (2006) and has also appeared in Go Girls, Step Dave, Auckland Daze, and Flat3.
Nic plays ‘Detective Constable Sam Breen’ in NZ murder mystery series The Brokenwood Mysteries(UKTV Drama, Prime), he also co-wrote the premiere episode of Season 6: The Power of Steam.
Nic was a core writer and performer on NZ sketch series Funny Girls, staring Rose Matafeo, Laura Daniel, and Jackie Van Beek, and he worked as head writer for weekly topical comedy show Jono and Ben.
Nic helped co-create New Zealand sitcom Golden Boy, which has been picked up for a second series.
Nic is part of Auckland improv collective Snort who have been selling out weekly shows at Basement Theatre since 2013.
Winner - Best Newcomer Award 2014 New Zealand International Comedy Festival
Nominee - Billy T Award 2015 New Zealand International Comedy Festival
Nominee - Best New Zealand Show (Fred Award) 2016 NZICF