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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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Hunt for the Wilderpeople
  • Guns Akimbo
  • Comedy Bang! Bang!
  • The Aquabats! Super Show!
  • Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
  • Rhys Darby: I'm a Fighter Jet
  • Rhys Darby: It's Rhys Darby Night!
  • Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship

Known For

  • Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
  • Yes Man
  • Our Flag Means Death
  • Flight of the Conchords
  • Guns Akimbo
  • Hunt for the Wilderpeople
  • Love Birds
  • Voltron: Legendary Defender
  • Love Hurts
  • Relax, I'm from the Future

Filmography

2025
Love Hurts · as Kippy Betts
2025
The Z-Suite (TV Series) · as Bennet Buffy
2025
Badjelly (TV Series) · as Binklebonk (voice)
2025
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
2022
Chibiverse (TV Series) · as Perry The Platypus (voice)
2022
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 Snowflake (voice)
2020
Wild Life (2020) (TV Series) · as Sam
2020
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! · as Happy Sedengry (voice)
2020
2020
The Big Fib (TV Series) · as C.l.i.v.e.
2020
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy (TV Series) · as Headmaster Perkins
2020
100% Wolf · as Foxwell Cripp (voice)
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
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
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
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
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
Mad Mad World (TV Series) · as Team Captain
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
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
2008
Yes Man · as Norman
2008
The Jaquie Brown Diaries (TV Series) · as Terence Benét
2007
Comedy Showcase (TV Series) · as Leslie
2007
Flight of the Conchords (TV Series) · as Murray Hewitt
2006
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)

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