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Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Actor · Born 1974-03-21 · New Zealand

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Biography

Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974) is a New Zealand actor and comedian. 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 sound effects, garnered him recognition and two Billy T Award nominations. Darby's international breakthrough came in 2007 with his role as Murray Hewitt in the HBO comedy series "Flight of the Conchords." Since then, he's appeared in films like "Yes Man," "What We Do in the Shadows," and "Jumanji," often injecting his signature comedic flair into supporting roles. On television, he's had recurring roles in shows like "Short Poppies," "Wrecked," and animated shows such as "Voltron: Legendary Defender." From 2022 to 2023, he starred in period romantic comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" as a fictionalized version of pirate Stede Bonnet. The show was praised for its LGBTQ+ representation, including the romantic relationship between Darby's Bonnet and fellow Kiwi Taika Waititi's Blackbeard. This was not only Darby's first r…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) — Nigel
  2. The Simpsons (1989) — Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
  3. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) — Nigel Billingsley
  4. Yes Man (2008) — Norman
  5. How I Met Your Mother (2005) — Hamish
  6. Love, Death & Robots (2019) — Father Maguire
  7. What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — Anton - Werewolf
  8. Trolls (2016) — Bibbly (voice)
  9. The X-Files (1993) — Guy Mann
  10. Modern Family (2009) — Fergus
  11. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) — Krabby Patty (voice)
  12. Guns Akimbo (2020) — Glenjamin
  13. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) — Psycho Sam
  14. The Boat That Rocked (2009) — Angus
  15. We Bare Bears (2015) — Kyle (voice)
  16. The Boss Baby: Back in Business (2018) — Happy Sedengry (voice)
  17. Arthur Christmas (2011) — Lead Elf (voice)
  18. Sweet Tooth (2021) — Hazmat #2
  19. Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015) — Eddie (voice)
  20. Monsters at Work (2021) — Roger Rogers (voice)
  21. The Sheep Detectives (2026) — Wool-Eyes (voice)
  22. Bob's Burgers (2011) — (voice)
  23. A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) — Charles
  24. Phineas and Ferb (2007) — Lomond (voice)
  25. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) — Trelane
  26. Next Goal Wins (2023) — Rhys Marlin
  27. Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans (2019) — Master of Games (voice)
  28. Pacific Rim: The Black (2021) — Bunyip
  29. That Christmas (2024) — Mr. McNutt (voice)
  30. Flight of the Conchords (2007) — Murray Hewitt
  31. Love Hurts (2025) — Kippy Betts
  32. Our Flag Means Death (2022) — Stede Bonnet
  33. 100% Wolf (2020) — Foxwell Cripp (voice)
  34. Infinity Train (2019) — Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
  35. Fresh Off the Boat (2015) — Tony Wonder
  36. QI (2003) — Self
  37. We Baby Bears (2022) — Craig / Cabbage (voice)
  38. The Venture Bros. (2004) — H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)
  39. Carmen Sandiego (2019) — Neal the Eel (voice)
  40. Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016) — Coran (voice)

Directed

  1. Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet (2017) — Director