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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.
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| 2025 | Love Hurts · as Kippy Betts |
| 2025 | The Z-Suite (TV Series) · as Bennet Buffy |
| 2025 | Badjelly (TV Series) · as Binklebonk (voice) |
| 2025 | Kiff: Lore of the Ring Light · as Trollie |
| 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 Cast |
| 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 (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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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) |