Tom Furniss
New Zealand comedian and screenwriter (born 1988)
About Tom Furniss
Born 1988. Tom Furniss is a New Zealand screenwriter, television writer, film screenwriter, television actor, film actor and film director.
Tom Annan Furniss (born 1988) is a New Zealand comedian.
Life and career Tom grew up in Mount Maunganui. He studied Screen and Media Studies at The University of Waikato. In early 2010 he was selected as a finalist in Raw Comedy Quest. In the 2011 New Zealand International Comedy Festival Tom performed alongside John Carr in their debut show ‘Cold Duck and Tamogotchis’. In 2011 his team Grand Cheval Productions won the 48HOURS Filmmaking Competition with their mockumentary about chumping; men who jump over children.
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Who is Tom Furniss?
New Zealand comedian and screenwriter (born 1988)
When was Tom Furniss born?
Tom Furniss was born on 29 May 1988.
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Tom Furniss is a screenwriter, television writer, film screenwriter, television actor, film actor and film director.
What nationality is Tom Furniss?
Tom Furniss is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Furniss. https://biography.guide/tom-furniss/
MLA: "Tom Furniss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-furniss/.
Chicago: "Tom Furniss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-furniss/.
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