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Rhys Darby

Acting

Born March 21, 1974 · New Zealand

Also known as ریس داربی

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Fred Award · 2012

Filmography50+ titles

Kiff

2023as Trollie (voice)

Infinity Train

2019as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

2015as Eddie (voice)

The X-Files

1993as Guy Mann

Pacific Rim: The Black

2021as Bunyip

Love, Death & Robots

2019as Father Maguire

How I Met Your Mother

2005as Hamish

Bear Grylls Is Running Wild

2026as Self

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

2022as Trelane

The Simpsons

1989as Tag Tuckerburg (voice)

Modern Family

2009as Fergus

Phineas and Ferb

2007as Lomond (voice)

Flight of the Conchords

2007as Murray Hewitt

QI

2003as Self

Sweet Tooth

2021as Hazmat #2

Bob's Burgers

2011as Duncan (voice)

The Venture Bros.

2003as H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)

We Bare Bears

2015as Kyle (voice)

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999as Krabby Patty (voice)

Our Flag Means Death

2022as Stede Bonnet

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016as Psycho Sam

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

2019as Master of Games (voice)

What We Do in the Shadows

2014as Anton - Werewolf

Big City Greens

2018as Lifeguard (voice)

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017as Charles

Milo Murphy's Law

2016as King Pistashion (voice)

We Baby Bears

2022as Craig / Cabbage (voice)

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2018as Hypno-Potamus (voice)

Kiff Lore of the Ring Light

2025as Trollie (voice)

That Christmas

2024as Mr. McNutt (voice)

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

2022as Hypno-Potamus (voice)

Monsters at Work

2021as Roger Rogers (voice)

Voltron: Legendary Defender

2016as Coran (voice)

Fresh Off the Boat

2015as Tony Wonder

Hot in Cleveland

2010as Jack

Pirate Radio

2009as Angus

The Boss Baby: Back in Business

2018as Happy Sedengry (voice)

Life in Pieces

2015as Teddy

Yo Gabba Gabba!

Chibiverse

2022as Perry the Platypus (voice)

Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet

2017as Self

The Great North

2021as Denny Snowflake (voice)

Jumanji: The Next Level

2019as Nigel Billingsley

Single Parents

2018as Dr. Biscuits

Mosley

2019as Deaver (voice)

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017as Nigel Billingsley

Arthur Christmas

2011as Lead Elf (voice)

Wrecked

2016as Steve

Yes Man

2008as Norman

The Jim Jefferies Show

2017as Jacko