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Rhys Darby
Actor, Writer, Director, Additional CreditsBorn March 21, 1974 (51 years)
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 role as a main protagonist, but also his first foray into dramatic acting.
Beyond acting, Darby is also an author. He has written three children's books for his "Buttons McGinty" series as well as an autobiography titled "This Way to Spaceship." Additionally, he's been the host of the cryptozoology podcast "The Cryptid Factor" since 2008, alongside Dan Schreiber, Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck, and previously, David Farrier.
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 role as a main protagonist, but also his first foray into dramatic acting.
Beyond acting, Darby is also an author. He has written three children's books for his "Buttons McGinty" series as well as an autobiography titled "This Way to Spaceship." Additionally, he's been the host of the cryptozoology podcast "The Cryptid Factor" since 2008, alongside Dan Schreiber, Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck, and previously, David Farrier.
Movies & Shows on Plex
Rhys Darby Filmography
| 2026 | Jumanji 3 · as Nigel Billingsley |
| 2026 | The Sheep Detectives · as (voice) |
| 2025 | Little Lorraine · as Tim |
| 2025 | Kiff: Lore of the Ring Light · as Trollie |
| 2025 | The Z-Suite (TV Series) · as Bennet Buffy |
| 2025 | Love Hurts · as Kippy Betts |
| 2025 | Kiff Lore of the Ring Light · as Trollie (voice) |
| 2025 | Badjelly (TV Series) · as Binklebonk (voice) |
| 2024 | The Lost Tiger · as Plato (voice) |
| 2024 | That Christmas · as Mr. Mcnutt (voice) |
| 2024 | Rhett & Link’s Wonderhole (TV Series) · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2024 | The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge (TV Series) · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins · as Rhys Marlin |
| 2023 | Curses! (TV Series) · as Stanley (voice) |
| 2023 | Uproar · as Brother Madigan |
| 2023 | Royal Crackers (TV Series) · as Jonathan (voice) |
| 2023 | Kiff (TV Series) · as Trollie (voice) |
| 2023 | Night Court (2023) (TV Series) · as Alistair |
| 2022 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie · as Hypno-Potamus (voice) |
| 2022 | Chibiverse (TV Series) · as Perry The Platypus (voice) |
| 2022 | Relax, I'm from the Future · as Casper |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series) · as Trelane |
| 2022 | Our Flag Means Death (TV Series) · as Stede Bonnet |
| 2022 | Doomlands (TV Series) · as Sunny Munn Sinclair |
| 2022 | Action Pack (TV Series) · as Mr. Villainman |
| 2022 | We Baby Bears (TV Series) · as Craig / Cabbage (voice) |
| 2022 | Patriot Brains (TV Series) · as Contestant |
| 2021 | Monsters at Work (TV Series) · as Roger Rogers (voice) |
| 2021 | Sweet Tooth (TV Series) · as Hazmat #2 |
| 2021 | Home Economics (TV Series) · as Monroe Davies |
| 2021 | Pacific Rim: The Black (TV Series) · as Bunyip |
| 2021 | The Great North (TV Series) · as Denny Snowflake (voice) |
| 2020 | Santiago of the Seas (TV Series) · as Sir Zephyr |
| 2020 | Wild Life (2020) (TV Series) · as Sam |
| 2020 | The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! · as Happy Sedengry (voice) |
| 2020 | Rhys Darby: Big in Japan (TV Series) |
| 2020 | The Big Fib (TV Series) · as C.l.i.v.e. |
| 2020 | Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy (TV Series) · as Headmaster Perkins |
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| 2020 | Expedition X (TV Series) · as Cryptid Fanatic |
| 2019 | Guns Akimbo · as Glenjamin |
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level · as Nigel Billingsley |
| 2019 | Mosley · as Deaver (voice) |
| 2019 | Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans · as Master Of Games (voice) |
| 2019 | Infinity Train (TV Series) · as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice) |
| 2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? (NZ) (TV Series) · as Panellist |
| 2019 | My Life Is Murder (TV Series) · as Byron |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots (TV Series) · as Father Maguire |
| 2019 | Moominvalley (2019) (TV Series) · as The Fisherman |
| 2019 | Carmen Sandiego (TV Series) · as Neal The Eel |
| 2018 | Single Parents (TV Series) · as Dr. Biscuits |
| 2018 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV Series) · as Hypno-Potamus (voice) |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal (TV Series) · as Anton |
| 2018 | Big City Greens (TV Series) · as Lifeguard (voice) |
| 2018 | The Boss Baby: Back in Business (TV Series) · as Happy Sedengry (voice) |
| 2017 | Pete the Cat (TV Series) · as Ranger Joey |
| 2017 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle · as Nigel Billingsley |
| 2017 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (TV Series) · as Jason Whiteman |
| 2017 | Killing Hasselhoff · as Fish |
| 2017 | Welcome to the Wayne (TV Series) · as Isthotep |
| 2017 | The Jim Jefferies Show (TV Series) · as Jacko |
| 2017 | A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV Series) · as Charles |
| 2016 | Skylanders Academy (TV Series) · as Crash Bandicoot |
| 2016 | Trolls · as Bibbly (voice) |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law (TV Series) · as King Pistashion (voice) |
| 2016 | Wrecked (2016) (TV Series) · as Steve |
| 2016 | Voltron: Legendary Defender (TV Series) · as Coran (voice) |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (TV Series) · as Stevahn Rabren |
| 2016 | The Barefoot Bandits (TV Series) · as Dennis Gobb |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople · as Psycho Sam |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca (TV Series) · as Dr. Helm |
| 2015 | The Lion Guard (TV Series) · as Mwenzi |
| 2015 | Dr. Ken (TV Series) · as Charles Evans |
| 2015 | Life in Pieces (TV Series) · as Teddy |
| 2015 | Pickle and Peanut (TV Series) · as Additional Voices |
| 2015 | The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (TV Series) |
| 2015 | Thunderbirds Are Go! (TV Series) · as Langstrom Fishler |
| 2015 | Harvey Beaks (TV Series) · as Mitch |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat (TV Series) · as Tony Wonder |
| 2014 | We Bare Bears (TV Series) · as Kyle (voice) |
| 2014 | Mike Tyson Mysteries (TV Series) · as Terry |
| 2014 | Short Poppies (TV Series) · as Various Characters |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows · as Anton - Werewolf |
| 2013 | The Millers (TV Series) · as Martin |
| 2013 | Tiny Commando (TV Series) · as Tony Turk |
| 2013 | It's a Date (TV Series) · as Craig |
| 2013 | Newsreaders (TV Series) · as Doctor Kendrick Netter |
| 2013 | Legit (2013) (TV Series) · as Trevor Phillips |
| 2012 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil (TV Series) · as Eddie (voice) |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV Series) · as Uncle Deckard |
| 2012 | The Aquabats! Super Show! (TV Series) · as The Shark Fighter |
| 2011 | Arthur Christmas · as Lead Elf (voice) |
| 2011 | Comedy Blaps (TV Series) · as Andy Stone |
| 2011 | How To Be a Gentleman (TV Series) · as Mike |
| 2011 | Coming & Going · as Lee |
| 2011 | Love Birds · as Doug |
| 2011 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates (TV Series) · as Percy The Penguin |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers (TV Series) · as Duncan (voice) |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland (TV Series) · as Jack |
| 2010 | Radiradirah (TV Series) · as Gavin Hoode, First Officer Rangi |
| 2009 | Peacock Season · as Galtrex Guy |
| 2009 | Modern Family (TV Series) · as Fergus |
| 2009 | Diagnosis: Death · as Specialist |
| 2009 | The Boat That Rocked · as Angus |
| 2008 | Yes Man · as Norman |
| 2008 | The Jaquie Brown Diaries (TV Series) · as Terence Benét |
| 2007 | Comedy Showcase (TV Series) · as Leslie |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb (TV Series) · as Lomond (voice) |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords (TV Series) · as Murray Hewitt |
| 2006 | Thank God You're Here (TV Series) |
| 2006 | CollegeHumor Shorts (TV Series) · as Maximus |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother (TV Series) · as Hamish |
| 2003 | The Venture Bros. (TV Series) · as H.e.l.p.er. Mod-2 (voice) |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Series) · as Krabby Patty |
| 1993 | The X-Files (TV Series) · as Guy Mann |
| 1992 | HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Norman |
| 1989 | The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Tag Tuckerburg (voice) |
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke · as Self |
| 2024 | After Midnight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird · as Self |
| 2020 | Josh Gates Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | Funny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | Rhys Darby: I'm a Fighter Jet · as Self |
| 2017 | Talkin' Toons (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2017 | The Project (NZ) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Host |
| 2017 | Hollywood First Look Features (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Season X · as Self - 'guy Mann' |
| 2015 | The X-Files: Re-Opened · as Self - Guy Mann |
| 2014 | Just For Laughs Australia (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | No, You Shut Up! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | @midnight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Just For Laughs: All Access (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | The Last Leg (TV Series) · as Self |
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| 2012 | Mad Mad World (TV Series) · as Self - Team Captain |
| 2012 | Sunday Brunch (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
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| 2011 | Funny as Hell (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian |
| 2011 | Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | A Quiet Word (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Rob Brydon Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Family Feud (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2009 | The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian |
| 2009 | 7 Days (2009) (TV Series) · as Self - Team Member |
| 2009 | Flight of the Conchords: On Air · as Self |
| 2008 | Rhys Darby Live: Imagine That! · as Self |
| 2008 | Celebrity Family Feud (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2007 | Yo Gabba Gabba! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The Slammer (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | 100 Greatest Cartoons · as Self |
| 2005 | Spicks & Specks (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | QI (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Intrepid Journeys (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
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| 2011 | Funny as Hell (TV Series) |
| 2010 | Radiradirah (TV Series) · as Contributing Writer |
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| 2014 | Short Poppies (TV Series) · as Creator |