Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1974-03-21 (50 years old)

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Biography

Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974, Height: 5 ft 10.5 inches (1.79 m)) is a New Zealand actor and comedian whose infectious energy and quirky physical humor have endeared him to audiences worldwide. Darby hails from Auckland, New Zealand, where he honed his comedic chops early on. He served in the New Zealand Army before embarking on a performing career. In 1996, he formed the comedy duo "Rhysently Granted" with Grant Lobban, quickly carving a niche for their unique brand of humor. Darby's solo stand-up routines, characterized by vibrant storytelling, mime, and hilarious sound effects, garnered him recognition and two Billy T Award nominations.


Darby's international breakthrough came in 2007 with the HBO comedy series "Flight of the Conchords." Playing Murray Hewitt, the hapless yet enthusiastic manager of the titular New Zealand folk-comedy duo, Darby delivered a scene-stealing performance that earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.


Since "Flight of the Conchords," Darby has showcased his versatility across film, television, and voice acting. He's appeared in films like "Yes Man," "The Boat That Rocked," and "What We Do in the Shadows," often injecting his signature comedic flair into supporting roles. On television, he's had recurring roles in shows like "Short Poppies," "Wrecked," and most recently, Taika Waititi's pirate comedy "Our Flag Means Death." He's also lent his voice to animated characters in "Voltron: Legendary Defender" and "Moana."


Darby's comedic persona is a delightful blend of the absurd and the relatable. He masterfully crafts stories about everyday situations, inflating them with hilarious exaggeration and quirky observations. His energetic stage presence and ability to create humor out of thin air make him a live-wire performer, both on stage and screen.


Beyond acting, Darby is also a musician and writer. He released his debut comedy album, "Rhys Darby Live," in 2012, and has written for various comedy shows and publications.

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Filmography

all 80

TV Shows 48

Movies 32

Voice 16

self 12

Rhys Marlin
Next Goal Wins

Next Goal Wins (2023)

Movie
Stanley
Curses!

Curses! (2023)

TV
Madigan
Uproar

Uproar (2023)

Movie
Casper
Relax, I'm from the Future

Relax, I'm from the Future (2023)

Movie
Trollie (voice)
Kiff

Kiff (2023)

TV
Alistair
Night Court

Night Court (2023)

TV
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022)

Movie
Stede Bonnet
Our Flag Means Death

Our Flag Means Death (2022)

TV
Sunny Munn Sinclair
Doomlands

Doomlands (2022)

TV
Craig / Cabbage (voice) / Craig (voice)
We Baby Bears

We Baby Bears (2022)

TV
Self
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird

Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird (2021)

Movie
Hazmat #2
Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth (2021)

TV
8
Self - Panelist
The Masked Singer NZ

The Masked Singer NZ (2021)

TV
Monroe Davies
Home Economics

Home Economics (2021)

TV
Bunyip
Pacific Rim: The Black

Pacific Rim: The Black (2021)

TV
Snowflake (voice)
The Great North

The Great North (2021)

TV
9
Sam
Wild Life

Wild Life (2020)

TV
Happy Sedengry
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! (2020)

Movie
6.5
Foxwell Cripp (voice)
100% Wolf

100% Wolf (2020)

Movie
6
Self
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan

Rhys Darby: Big in Japan (2020)

TV
C.L.I.V.E.
The Big Fib

The Big Fib (2020)

TV
Glenjamin
Guns Akimbo

Guns Akimbo (2020)

Movie
6.8
Nigel Billingsley
Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Movie
6.22
Deaver
Mosley

Mosley (2019)

Movie
8.67
Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
Infinity Train

Infinity Train (2019)

TV
6.05
Panellist
Have You Been Paying Attention?

Have You Been Paying Attention? (2019)

TV
Master of Games (voice)
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans (2019)

Movie
6.39
Dr. Biscuits
Single Parents

Single Parents (2018)

TV
5.68
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018)

TV
Anton
Wellington Paranormal

Wellington Paranormal (2018)

TV
9
Nigel Billingsley
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Movie
6.9
Self
Rhys Darby I'm A Fighter Jet

Rhys Darby I'm A Fighter Jet (2017)

Movie
Fish
Killing Hasselhoff

Killing Hasselhoff (2017)

Movie
Jacko
The Jim Jefferies Show

The Jim Jefferies Show (2017)

TV
Charles
A Series of Unfortunate Events

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)

TV
6.7
Self
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia (2016)

TV
Bibbly (voice)
Trolls

Trolls (2016)

Movie
6.45
King Pistashion (voice)
Milo Murphy's Law

Milo Murphy's Law (2016)

TV
6
Steve
Wrecked

Wrecked (2016)

TV
Coran
Voltron: Legendary Defender

Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016)

TV
6.63
Psycho Sam
Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Movie
7.2
Stevahn Rabren
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016)

TV
5.63
Dr. Helm
Angie Tribeca

Angie Tribeca (2016)

TV
6
Charles Evans
Dr. Ken

Dr. Ken (2015)

TV
6
Teddy
Life in Pieces

Life in Pieces (2015)

TV
6
Kyle (voice)
We Bare Bears

We Bare Bears (2015)

TV
8.5
Eddie (voice)
Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015)

TV
7.13
Rhod Gainer / Bill Napier / Louise Cooper
Short Poppies

Short Poppies (2014)

TV
Anton Anderson
What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Movie
7
Self
@midnight with Chris Hardwick

@midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013)

TV
6.04
Tony Turk
Tiny Commando

Tiny Commando (2013)

TV
Craig
It's a Date

It's a Date (2013)

TV
Mayor Dennis Gobb
Missing Christmas

Missing Christmas (2012)

Movie
Himself / Writer
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship

Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship (2012)

Movie
Uncle Deckard
Comedy Bang! Bang!

Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)

TV
5.65
Self
It's Rhys Darby Night!

It's Rhys Darby Night! (2011)

Movie
Lead Elf (voice)
Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas (2011)

Movie
7.1
Mike
How to Be a Gentleman

How to Be a Gentleman (2011)

TV
Lee
Coming & Going

Coming & Going (2011)

Movie
Doug
Love Birds

Love Birds (2011)

Movie
8
Duncan (voice) / (voice)
Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers (2011)

TV
8.56
Galtrex Guy
Peacock Season

Peacock Season (2010)

Movie
Jack
Hot in Cleveland

Hot in Cleveland (2010)

TV
8
Specialist
Diagnosis: Death

Diagnosis: Death (2010)

Movie
Fergus
Modern Family

Modern Family (2009)

TV
7.18
Angus
The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked (2009)

Movie
Self
Flight of the Conchords: On Air

Flight of the Conchords: On Air (2009)

Movie
Norman
Yes Man

Yes Man (2008)

Movie
8.09
Self
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!

Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! (2008)

Movie
Self
Ellen's Really Big Show

Ellen's Really Big Show (2007)

Movie
Murray Hewitt
Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords (2007)

TV
7
Thank God You're Here

Thank God You're Here (2007)

TV
5.5
Hamish
How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother (2005)

TV
7.09
Self
QI

QI (2003)

TV
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)

TV
Guy Mann
The X-Files

The X-Files (1993)

TV
6
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.75
(voice)
The Lost Tiger

The Lost Tiger

Movie
(voice)
That Christmas

That Christmas

Movie
Thank God You're Here

Thank God You're Here

TV

Ratings

Average 6.66
Based on 4.32 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1989
2011
2016
2013
2023
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1974-03-21 (50 years old)

Birth Place
Auckland, New Zealand

Citizenships
New Zealand

Residences
Los Angeles, United States of America

Awards
Fred Award


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