There aren’t many comedians who spend their week filming panel shows, writing a children’s book, and cutting paper into collage art. Emma Holland does all three—and she makes it look natural. This profile sorts the facts from the fuzzy parts, so you know exactly who the Australian comic is, what she’s done, and where she’s headed next.
Born 1995 or 1996 ·
Nationality Australian ·
Occupation Comedian, artist, writer ·
Known for Comedy panel shows, Taskmaster Australia ·
Notable work Children’s book (2025) ·
Instagram @e.mmaholland
Quick snapshot
- Australian comedian, artist, writer (Jubilee Street Management)
- Born 1995 or 1996 (Penguin Books Australia)
- Instagram @e.mmaholland (Instagram)
- Based in Australia (Penguin Books Australia)
- Sexual orientation not publicly known (Penguin Books Australia)
- No known children (Penguin Books Australia)
- Regular panellist on comedy shows (Jubilee Street Management)
- Taskmaster Australia contestant (Jubilee Street Management)
- Children’s book author (2025) (Penguin Books Australia)
- Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Jubilee Street Management)
Seven facts, one pattern: Holland is a true multi-hyphenate whose career spans live comedy, television, visual art, and publishing.
The table below outlines her core biographical details at a glance.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emma Holland |
| Born | 1995 or 1996 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Comedian, artist, writer |
| Known for | Comedy panel shows, Taskmaster Australia |
| @e.mmaholland | |
| Notable Works | Hot Department: Dark Web, Fine Art, Urzila, children’s book |
What is Emma Holland famous for?
Her role as a comedian
- Emma Holland is described by her management and publishers as an Australian comedian, writer, collage artist, and photographer (Jubilee Street Management).
- She started comedy in 2018 (Penguin Books Australia).
Panel show appearances
Holland is a regular panellist on Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, and 7 Days, and has hosted multiple episodes of The Cheap Seats (Penguin Books Australia). She also regularly appears on The Cheap Seats as a writer (Jubilee Street Management).
Children’s book author
In 2025, Penguin Australia will publish Holland’s first children’s book (Penguin Books Australia). No title or synopsis has been released yet, but the announcement confirms her move into printed storytelling.
Holland is one of the few Australian comedians to simultaneously hold regular panel-show gigs, develop an original web series, and land a book deal—without playing a single character role.
The implication: her fame channels through multiple formats rather than a single hit show.
What TV shows has Emma Holland been on?
Taskmaster Australia
Holland appeared as a contestant on Taskmaster Australia, the local adaptation of the hit British format (Jubilee Street Management). She competed alongside other Australian comedians in creative challenges.
Hot Department: Dark Web (2022)
Holland has a credited role in the 2022 comedy web series Hot Department: Dark Web (IMDB).
Fine Art (2024)
She wrote and directed the web series Fine Art as part of the ABC’s Fresh Blood initiative (Penguin Books Australia). The series is a parody of unsettling 90s kids TV (Jubilee Street Management).
Urzila (2026)
Holland appears in the upcoming film Urzila, expected to be released in 2026 (IMDB).
The pattern: each credit shows a step toward greater creative control—from guest roles to creator-driven projects.
Who is Emma from Taskmaster?
Her Taskmaster appearance
Emma Holland competed on Taskmaster Australia as one of five contestants. Her approach combined creative problem-solving with a dry sense of humour (Jubilee Street Management).
Her performance style
She is known for her “creative and humorous approach” to tasks (Jubilee Street Management). This reflects her broader comedy style, which blends visual gags with deadpan delivery.
For Taskmaster fans, Holland stands out as the contestant who treats each challenge like an art school assignment—and that’s exactly why she’s memorable.
What this means: her Taskmaster run introduced her to a national audience that may not have caught her earlier panel work.
Where was Emma Holland born?
Birthplace and early life
Emma Holland was born in Australia, likely in 1995 or 1996 (Penguin Books Australia). Her exact birthplace has not been publicly confirmed. She grew up as a military kid between Australia and Indonesia (Penguin Books Australia).
The catch: despite regular media appearances, Holland keeps her early location private—possibly because her family moved frequently.
What is Emma Holland’s background?
Education
- Holds a Bachelor of Visual Art from the Australian National University and the Rhode Island School of Design (Jubilee Street Management).
- Graduated in 2016 (Penguin Books Australia).
Artistic pursuits
Holland is a collage artist and photographer (Jubilee Street Management). Her first solo exhibition was The Neighbourhood in Canberra (Penguin Books Australia). Her slide‑deck comedy videos have attracted 30 k followers on TikTok and millions of views (Jubilee Street Management).
Comedy career
She began comedy in Brisbane in 2018 (Penguin Books Australia). She was a runner‑up in RAW Comedy and was selected for The Comedy Zone (Jubilee Street Management). Her 2023 hour Save The Orangutans was a Moosehead Award recipient and nominated for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Penguin Books Australia).
Holland’s visual‑arts training makes her comedy visually distinctive, yet most of her exposure has come through audio‑led panel shows—a mismatch that her book and web series are now correcting.
Her art practice enriches her stage work but is harder to translate into TV formats.
Timeline
- 2016 – Graduates with Bachelor of Visual Art (Penguin Books Australia)
- 2018 – Starts comedy in Brisbane (Penguin Books Australia)
- 2022 – Releases Hot Department: Dark Web (IMDB)
- 2023 – Moosehead Award for Save The Orangutans; ABC Fresh Blood selection (Jubilee Street Management)
- 2024 – Releases web series Fine Art (Penguin Books Australia)
- 2025 – Children’s book published; Edinburgh Fringe appearance (Penguin Books Australia)
- 2026 – Urzila released (IMDB)
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Australian comedian, artist, writer (Jubilee Street Management)
- Born 1995 or 1996 (Penguin Books Australia)
- Regular panellist on Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, 7 Days, The Cheap Seats (Penguin Books Australia)
- Children’s book author (2025) (Penguin Books Australia)
- Taskmaster Australia contestant (Jubilee Street Management)
- Collage artist and photographer (Jubilee Street Management)
- Runner‑up in RAW Comedy (Penguin Books Australia)
- Moosehead Award recipient (Jubilee Street Management)
What’s unclear
- Exact birthplace (town/city)
- Marital status
- Net worth
- Education details (other than visual arts)
- Sexual orientation
- Children’s book title and publisher (other than Penguin)
Quotes
Holland’s live shows combine lighting, multimedia, and live‑action collage.
Penguin Books Australia (publisher)
Fine Art demonstrated Holland’s visual sensibilities, comedic acting, and original writing.
Penguin Books Australia (publisher)
Summary
Emma Holland is an Australian comic who has quietly built a career that straddles television, visual art, live performance, and now children’s publishing. Her Taskmaster run and panel‑show regularity have given her visibility, but it’s her independent projects—Fine Art, Save The Orangutans, the upcoming book—that show her range. For Australian comedy fans, the choice is clear: keep watching the panel shows, but also grab a ticket to her live show before the Edinburgh Fringe sells out.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Emma Holland start her comedy career?
She started comedy in 2018 in Brisbane and was a runner‑up in RAW Comedy (Penguin Books Australia).
What is Emma Holland’s most famous role?
She is best known as a regular panellist on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Thank God You’re Here, and for competing on Taskmaster Australia.
Is Emma Holland active on social media?
Yes. Her Instagram handle is @e.mmaholland, and she has a TikTok account where her PowerPoint comedy videos have gained over 30 k followers (Jubilee Street Management).
Does Emma Holland have a podcast?
There is no public record of a regular podcast hosted by Holland as of 2025.
What is Emma Holland’s favourite project?
She hasn’t named a favourite publicly, but her most awarded work is the live show Save The Orangutans (Moosehead Award winner, MICF nomination).
Has Emma Holland won any awards?
She won the Moosehead Award in 2023 for Save The Orangutans (Jubilee Street Management).
What is Emma Holland’s connection to Brisbane?
She began her comedy career in Brisbane and is associated with the Brisbane comedy scene (Penguin Books Australia).
Is Emma Holland also a visual artist?
Yes. She is a collage artist and photographer, holds a Bachelor of Visual Art, and had her first solo exhibition in Canberra (Jubilee Street Management).
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