Rhys Darby

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...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2027
    CoComelon: The Movie

    (voice) • Acting

  2. 2026
    The Sheep Detectives

    Wool-Eyes (voice) • Acting

  3. 2026
    Jumanji: Open World

    Nigel Billingsley • Acting

  4. 2026
    Little Lorraine

    Tim • Acting

  5. 2025
    Love Hurts

    Kippy Betts • Acting

  6. 2025
    The Lost Tiger

    Plato (voice) • Acting

  7. 2025
    Kiff Lore of the Ring Light

    Trollie (voice) • Acting

  8. 2024
    That Christmas

    Mr. McNutt (voice) • Acting

Rhys Darby - Aperture