Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Known For:Acting
Gender:Male
Birthday:1974-03-21
Place of Birth:New Zealand
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Known For: Acting Gender: Male Birthday: 1974-03-21 More

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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. 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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The Lost Tiger
Animation Family
Love Hurts
Action Comedy
Badjelly
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy
That Christmas
Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Adventure
Curses!
Animation Kids Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family
Relax, I'm from the Future
Comedy Science Fiction
Royal Crackers
Comedy Animation
Kiff
Animation Comedy
Chibiverse
Comedy Animation
Our Flag Means Death
Comedy Action & Adventure Drama
We Baby Bears
Animation Family Comedy Kids
Monsters at Work
Family Comedy Animation
Sweet Tooth
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Pacific Rim: The Black
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Animation Action & Adventure
The Great North
Animation Comedy
100% Wolf
Animation Family Fantasy Adventure
Guns Akimbo
Action Comedy
Jumanji: The Next Level
Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Mosley
Animation Family Adventure Fantasy
Infinity Train
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Action Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Science Fiction
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family
Wellington Paranormal
Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy Kids
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Action & Adventure Family Comedy Mystery
Trolls
Family Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy Music
Milo Murphy's Law
Family Comedy Animation
Wrecked
Comedy Action & Adventure Mystery
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Action & Adventure Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Kids
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Adventure Comedy Drama
Angie Tribeca
Comedy Action & Adventure Crime
We Bare Bears
Family Comedy Animation Kids
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Action & Adventure Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family
It's Rhys Darby Night!
Comedy Documentary
Arthur Christmas
Drama Animation Family Comedy
Coming & Going
Comedy Romance
Love Birds
Comedy Romance
Bob's Burgers
Animation Comedy
Yes Man
Comedy Romance
QI
Comedy Talk
The X-Files
Crime Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Simpsons
Family Animation Comedy
  • name:Rhys Darby
  • Known For:Acting
  • Gender:Male
  • Birthday:1974-03-21
  • Place of Birth:New Zealand
  • Also Known As:
  • Biography: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.
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