Rhys Darby
Known for Acting · 111 credits
- Born
- 1974-03-21 (age 52)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (69)
The Simpsons
1989
as Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
Modern Family
2009
as Fergus
The X-Files
1993
as Guy Mann
Phineas and Ferb
2007
as Lomond (voice)
We Bare Bears
2015
as Kyle (voice)
How I Met Your Mother
2005
as Hamish
The Last Leg
2013
as Self
Bob's Burgers
2011
as (voice) / Duncan (voice)
QI
2003
as Self
After Midnight
2024
as Self
Love, Death & Robots
2019
as Father Maguire
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
as Eddie (voice)
Life in Pieces
2015
as Teddy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
as Charles
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
as Tony Wonder
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
as King Pistashion (voice)
Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Jack
Voltron: Legendary Defender
2016
as Coran (voice)
Big City Greens
2018
as Lifeguard (voice)
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
as Self
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Krabby Patty (voice)
We Baby Bears
2022
as Craig / Cabbage (voice) / Craig (voice)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
2022
as Trelane
Sweet Tooth
2021
as Hazmat #2
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
as Uncle Deckard
Wrecked
2016
as Steve
Angie Tribeca
2016
as Dr. Helm
The Great North
2021
as Denny Snowflake (voice)
The Venture Bros.
2004
as H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)
Home Economics
2021
as Monroe Davies
Kiff
2023
as Trollie (voice)
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
2015
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
2016
as Stevahn Rabren
Monsters at Work
2021
as Roger Rogers (voice)
Infinity Train
2019
as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2018
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
2018
as Happy Sedengry (voice)
Chibiverse
2022
as Perry the Platypus (voice)
Royal Crackers
2023
as Jonathan (voice)
Single Parents
2018
as Dr. Biscuits
Night Court
2023
as Alistair
Carmen Sandiego
2019
as Neal the Eel (voice)
The Jim Jefferies Show
2017
as Jacko
Dr. Ken
2015
as Charles Evans
Our Flag Means Death
2022
as Stede Bonnet
The Millers
2013
as Martin
Curses!
2023
as Stanley (voice)
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007
Flight of the Conchords
2007
as Murray Hewitt
Wellington Paranormal
2018
as Anton
Thank God You're Here
2006
Pacific Rim: The Black
2021
as Bunyip
Bear Grylls is Running Wild
2026
as Self
Patriot Brains
2021
as Contestant
It's a Date
2013
as Craig
Have You Been Paying Attention?
2019
as Panellist
The Masked Singer NZ
2021
The Big Fib
2020
as C.L.I.V.E.
The Z-Suite
2025
as Bennet Buffy
Movies (42)
The Sheep Detectives
2026
as Wool-Eyes (voice)
Trolls
2016
as Bibbly (voice)
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Nigel Billingsley
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
as Nigel Billingsley
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016
as Psycho Sam
Jumanji: Open World
2026
as Nigel Billingsley
Yes Man
2008
as Norman
What We Do in the Shadows
2014
as Anton - Werewolf
Arthur Christmas
2011
as Lead Elf (voice)
Guns Akimbo
2020
as Glenjamin
Love Hurts
2025
as Kippy Betts
That Christmas
2024
as Mr. McNutt (voice)
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019
as Master of Games (voice)
Coming & Going
2011
as Lee
The Boat That Rocked
2009
as Angus
CoComelon: The Movie
2027
as (voice)
The Lost Tiger
2025
as Plato (voice)
Missing Christmas
2012
as Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
Mosley
2019
as Deaver (voice)
Little Lorraine
2026
as Tim
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
Next Goal Wins
2023
as Rhys Marlin
100% Wolf
2020
as Foxwell Cripp (voice)
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
2025
as Trollie (voice)
Killing Hasselhoff
2017
as Fish
Love Birds
2011
as Doug
Song of the Bigfoot
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
2025
as Self
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
2020
as Happy Sedengry (voice)
Grace Period
Relax, I'm from the Future
2023
as Casper
Peacock Season
2010
as Galtrex Guy
Uproar
2023
as Brother Madigan
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
2021
as Self
Diagnosis: Death
2010
as Specialist
What Now?
It's Rhys Darby Night!
2011
as Self
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
2012
as Self
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
2009
as Self
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
2008
as Self
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
2017
as Self
Word of Mouth
2024
as Womter (voice)
About 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 "Flig… With 111 credits spanning from 1989 to 2027, Rhys Darby has appeared in 42 films and 69 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rhys Darby Movies
- The Sheep Detectives (2026) — as Wool-Eyes (voice)
- Trolls (2016) — as Bibbly (voice)
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) — as Nigel Billingsley
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) — as Nigel Billingsley
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) — as Psycho Sam
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