Rhys Darby
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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Credits
- 2023 · Next Goal Wins as Rhys Marlin
- 2023 · Curses! as Stanley (voice)
- 2023 · Uproar as Brother Madigan
- 2023 · Relax, I'm from the Future as Casper
- 2023 · Royal Crackers as Jonathan (voice)
- 2023 · Kiff as Trollie (voice)
- 2023 · Night Court as Alistair
- 2022 · Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
- 2022 · Our Flag Means Death as Stede Bonnet
- 2022 · We Baby Bears as Craig (voice)
- 2022 · We Baby Bears as Craig / Cabbage (voice)
- 2021 · Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird as Self
- 2021 · Monsters at Work as Roger Rogers (voice)
- 2021 · Sweet Tooth as Hazmat #2
- 2021 · The Masked Singer NZ as
- 2021 · Home Economics as Monroe Davies
- 2021 · Pacific Rim: The Black as Bunyip
- 2021 · The Great North as Snowflake (voice)
- 2020 · The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! as Happy Sedengry (voice)
- 2020 · 100% Wolf as Foxwell Cripp (voice)
- 2020 · Rhys Darby: Big in Japan as
- 2020 · The Big Fib as C.L.I.V.E.
- 2020 · Guns Akimbo as Glenjamin
- 2019 · Jumanji: The Next Level as Nigel Billingsley
- 2019 · Mosley as Deaver (voice)
- 2019 · Infinity Train as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
- 2019 · Have You Been Paying Attention? as Panellist
- 2019 · Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans as Master of Games (voice)
- 2018 · Single Parents as Dr. Biscuits
- 2018 · Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
- 2018 · Wellington Paranormal as Anton
- 2017 · Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Nigel Billingsley
- 2017 · Rhys Darby I'm A Fighter Jet as Self
- 2017 · Killing Hasselhoff as Fish
- 2017 · The Jim Jefferies Show as Jacko
- 2017 · A Series of Unfortunate Events as Charles
- 2016 · Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia as Self
- 2016 · Trolls as Bibbly (voice)
- 2016 · Milo Murphy's Law as King Pistashion (voice)
- 2016 · Wrecked as Steve
- 2016 · Voltron: Legendary Defender as Coran (voice)
- 2016 · Hunt for the Wilderpeople as Psycho Sam
- 2016 · Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ as Stevahn Rabren
- 2016 · Angie Tribeca as Dr. Helm
- 2015 · Dr. Ken as Charles Evans
- 2015 · Life in Pieces as Teddy
- 2015 · We Bare Bears as Kyle (voice)
- 2015 · Fresh Off the Boat as Tony Wonder
- 2015 · Star vs. the Forces of Evil as Eddie (voice)
- 2014 · Short Poppies as Various characters
- 2014 · What We Do in the Shadows as Anton - Werewolf
- 2013 · @midnight with Chris Hardwick as Self
- 2013 · It's a Date as Craig
- 2012 · Missing Christmas as Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
- 2012 · Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship as Self
- 2012 · Comedy Bang! Bang! as Uncle Deckard
- 2011 · It's Rhys Darby Night! as Self
- 2011 · How to Be a Gentleman as Mike
- 2011 · Coming & Going as Lee
- 2011 · Bob's Burgers as Duncan (voice)
- 2011 · Bob's Burgers as (voice)
- 2010 · Peacock Season as Galtrex Guy
- 2010 · Hot in Cleveland as Jack
- 2010 · Diagnosis: Death as Specialist
- 2009 · Modern Family as Fergus
- 2009 · The Boat That Rocked as Angus
- 2008 · Yes Man as Norman
- 2007 · Flight of the Conchords as Murray Hewitt
- 2005 · How I Met Your Mother as Hamish
- 2003 · QI as Self
- 1996 · Never Mind the Buzzcocks as
- 1993 · The X-Files as Guy Mann
- Future · Thank God You're Here as
- 2011 · Arthur Christmas as Lead Elf (voice)
- 2011 · Love Birds as Doug
- 2009 · Flight of the Conchords: On Air as Self
- 2006 · Thank God You're Here as
- Future · That Christmas as Mr. McNutt (voice)
- Future · The Lost Tiger as (voice)
- Future · The Hungry Games: Alaska’s Big Bear Challenge as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2008 · Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! as Self
- 1989 · The Simpsons as