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Rhys Darby
Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974) is a New Zealand actor and comedian.
Born March 21, 1974 New Zealand2 movies on MoviHero
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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. …
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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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- 2026Jumanji: Open WorldNigel BillingsleyUpcoming
- 2026Rhys Darby: 25 YearsWriter · Self
- 2026The Sheep DetectivesWool-Eyes (voice)
- 2026Little LorraineTim
- 2025Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John ClarkeSelf
- 2025The Lost TigerPlato (voice)
- 2025Love HurtsKippy Betts
- 2025Kiff Lore of the Ring LightTrollie (voice)
- 2024That ChristmasMr. McNutt (voice)
- 2024Word of MouthWomter (voice)
- 2023Next Goal WinsRhys Marlin
- 2023UproarBrother Madigan
- 2023Relax, I'm from the FutureCasper
- 2022Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The MovieHypno-Potamus (voice)
- 2021Rhys Darby: Mystic Time BirdWriter · Self
- 2020The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!Happy Sedengry (voice)
- 2020100% WolfFoxwell Cripp (voice)
- 2020Guns AkimboGlenjamin
- 2019Jumanji: The Next LevelNigel Billingsley
- 2019MosleyDeaver (voice)
- 2019Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen TitansMaster of Games (voice)
- 2017Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter JetDirector · Writer · Self
- 2017Killing HasselhoffFish
- 2016TrollsBibbly (voice)
- 2016Hunt for the WilderpeoplePsycho Sam
- 2014What We Do in the ShadowsAnton - Werewolf
- 2012Missing ChristmasMayor Dennis Gob (voice)
- 2012Rhys Darby: This Way to SpaceshipWriter · Self
- 2011It's Rhys Darby Night!Writer · Self
- 2011Arthur ChristmasLead Elf (voice)
- 2011Coming & GoingLee
- 2011Love BirdsDoug
- 2010Peacock SeasonGaltrex Guy
- 2010Diagnosis: DeathSpecialist
- 2009The Boat That RockedAngus
- 2009Flight of the Conchords: On AirSelf
- 2008Yes ManNorman
- 2008Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!Writer · Self
- Grace PeriodActor
- Song of the BigfootActor
- What Now?Actor
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