Acting
Rhys Darby
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.
Filmography
CoComelon: The Movie
Film · 2027
Little Lorraine
Film · 2026
Jumanji: Open World
Film · 2026
The Sheep Detectives
Film · 2026
Rhys Darby: 25 Years
Film · 2026
Bear Grylls is Running Wild
Series · 2026
Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention
Series · 2026
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
Series · 2026
The Lost Tiger
Film · 2025
Love Hurts
Film · 2025
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
Film · 2025
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
Film · 2025
Badjelly
Series · 2025
The Z-Suite
Series · 2025
Hoff Roading
Series · 2025
That Christmas
Film · 2024
Word of Mouth
Film · 2024
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
Series · 2024
After Midnight
Series · 2024
Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
Series · 2024
Relax, I'm from the Future
Film · 2023
Uproar
Film · 2023
Next Goal Wins
Film · 2023
Kiff
Series · 2023
Curses!
Series · 2023
Night Court
Series · 2023
Royal Crackers
Series · 2023
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Film · 2022
We Baby Bears
Series · 2022
We Baby Bears
Series · 2022
Chibiverse
Series · 2022
Our Flag Means Death
Series · 2022
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Series · 2022
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
Film · 2021
The Masked Singer NZ
Series · 2021
The Great North
Series · 2021
Sweet Tooth
Series · 2021
Pacific Rim: The Black
Series · 2021
Home Economics
Series · 2021
Monsters at Work
Series · 2021
Patriot Brains
Series · 2021
Guns Akimbo
Film · 2020
100% Wolf
Film · 2020
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
Film · 2020
The Big Fib
Series · 2020
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
Series · 2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Film · 2019
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Film · 2019
Mosley
Film · 2019
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Series · 2019
Infinity Train
Series · 2019
Love, Death & Robots
Series · 2019
Carmen Sandiego
Series · 2019
The Aquabats! RadVentures!
Series · 2019
Wellington Paranormal
Series · 2018
Single Parents
Series · 2018
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Series · 2018
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
Series · 2018
Big City Greens
Series · 2018
Killing Hasselhoff
Film · 2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Film · 2017
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
Film · 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Series · 2017
The Jim Jefferies Show
Series · 2017
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Film · 2016
Trolls
Film · 2016
Wrecked
Series · 2016
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Series · 2016
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia
Series · 2016
Angie Tribeca
Series · 2016
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Series · 2016
Milo Murphy's Law
Series · 2016
We Bare Bears
Series · 2015
Dr. Ken
Series · 2015
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Series · 2015
Life in Pieces
Series · 2015
Fresh Off the Boat
Series · 2015
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
Series · 2015
What We Do in the Shadows
Film · 2014
Short Poppies
Series · 2014
Mike Tyson Mysteries
Series · 2014
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Series · 2013
It's a Date
Series · 2013
The Last Leg
Series · 2013
The Millers
Series · 2013
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Film · 2012
Missing Christmas
Film · 2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Series · 2012
The Aquabats! Super Show!
Series · 2012
Coming & Going
Film · 2011
Love Birds
Film · 2011
Arthur Christmas
Film · 2011
It's Rhys Darby Night!
Film · 2011
How to Be a Gentleman
Series · 2011
Bob's Burgers
Series · 2011
Bob's Burgers
Series · 2011
Diagnosis: Death
Film · 2010
Peacock Season
Film · 2010
Hot in Cleveland
Series · 2010
The Boat That Rocked
Film · 2009
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
Film · 2009
Modern Family
Series · 2009
Yes Man
Film · 2008
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
Film · 2008
Flight of the Conchords
Series · 2007
Phineas and Ferb
Series · 2007
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Series · 2007
Thank God You're Here
Series · 2006
How I Met Your Mother
Series · 2005
The Venture Bros.
Series · 2004
QI
Series · 2003
SpongeBob SquarePants
Series · 1999
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Series · 1996
The X-Files
Series · 1993
The Simpsons
Series · 1989
Song of the Bigfoot
Film
Grace Period
Film
What Now?
Film