Sam Wills Biography

Sam Wills, also known by the pseudonyms ‘Tape Face’ and ‘The Boy with Tape on his Face’, is a prop comic, mime, and busker from New Zealand. Starting his career as an entertainer at the age of 13, he has performed in several road shows, concerts, and festivals since then. His notable performances include the ones he gave at the World Buskers Festival and at New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Besides this, Wills has also appeared on television. He was a regular performer on TV2’s ‘Pulp Comedy’ during its three seasons. He was also a finalist on the 11th season of ‘America's Got Talent’. Coming to the honors, the entertainer has earned several accolades at many comedy festivals. He won the ‘Best Marketing Award’ at the 2002 New Zealand International Comedy Festival. He is also the proud recipient of the ‘Billy T Award’, New Zealand's highest comedy honor. In addition, he won the ‘People’s Choice’ Award as well as the ‘Groggy Squirrel Readers Award’ at World Buskers Festival and Melbourne Comedy Festival respectively. Wills was even presented with the ‘International Achievement Award’ by New Zealand’s Variety Artists Club.