Rhys Darby
Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974, Height: 5 ft 10.5 inches (1.79 m)) is a New Zealand actor and comedian whose infectious energy and quirky physical humor have endeared him to audiences worldwide. Darby hails from Auckland, New Zealand, where he honed his comedic chops early on. 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 hilarious sound effects, garnered him recognition and two Billy T Award nominations.
Darby's international breakthrough came in 2007 with the HBO comedy series "Flight of the Conchords." Playing Murray Hewitt, the hapless yet enthusiastic manager of the titular New Zealand folk-comedy duo, Darby delivered a scene-stealing performance that earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Since "Flight of the Conchords," Darby has showcased his versatility across film, television, and voice acting. He's appeared in films like "Yes Man," "The Boat That Rocked," and "What We Do in the Shadows," often injecting his signature comedic flair into supporting roles. On television, he's had recurring roles in shows like "Short Poppies," "Wrecked," and most recently, Taika Waititi's pirate comedy "Our Flag Means Death." He's also lent his voice to animated characters in "Voltron: Legendary Defender" and "Moana."
Darby's comedic persona is a delightful blend of the absurd and the relatable. He masterfully crafts stories about everyday situations, inflating them with hilarious exaggeration and quirky observations. His energetic stage presence and ability to create humor out of thin air make him a live-wire performer, both on stage and screen.
Beyond acting, Darby is also a musician and writer. He released his debut comedy album, "Rhys Darby Live," in 2012, and has written for various comedy shows and publications.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 11.478 |
Birthday | 1974-03-21 |
Place of Birth | New Zealand |
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2008
Yes Man
6.675/6615
Carl Allen has stumbled across a way to shake free of post-divorce blues and a dead-end job: embrace life and say yes to everything.
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Yes Man
2010
Diagnosis: Death
4.7/10
Two people meet as guinea pigs in a weekend drug trial. They soon discover their lives are in more danger than they imagined. The staff are peculiar....
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Diagnosis: Death
2008
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
5.1/4
Rhys Darby Live – Imagine That! is Rhys’ first stand-up DVD and was filmed in early 2008 in Los Angeles.
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Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
2011
Coming & Going
5.5/19
Coming & Going is an irreverent romantic comedy that poses the question: How far would you go to capture the heart of the one you love? Lee (Rhys...
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Coming & Going
2009
The Boat That Rocked
7.249/2052
An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music. It's about a band of DJs that captivate Britain, playing...
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The Boat That Rocked
2011
Love Birds
5.91/39
Sometimes the best things in life happen on the fly. From the moment an injured duck crash-lands on Doug's roof, everything changes. Recently dumped a...
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Love Birds
2010
Peacock Season
7/1
The Edinburgh Festival is a funny place to be... When you're not funny.
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Peacock Season
2014
What We Do in the Shadows
7.573/3417
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
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What We Do in the Shadows
2017
Killing Hasselhoff
4.486/109
A man in a high stakes celebrity death pool quickly loses everything - his business, his bank account, his home, his fiancé. He snaps, then realizes t...
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Killing Hasselhoff
2016
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
7.666/2003
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ens...
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2017
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
6.825/13329
Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately suck...
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2011
Arthur Christmas
6.765/1415
Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in one night. However, when one of...
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2016
Trolls
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After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set o...
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Trolls
2017
Rhys Darby I'm A Fighter Jet
0/0
Hey there! This is my fourth comedy special. This show began its life as Mr. Adventure, a show I toured NZ, AU and the UK with but like all epic adven...
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2019
Jumanji: The Next Level
6.909/8399
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown a...
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Jumanji: The Next Level
2011
It's Rhys Darby Night!
4/1
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2012
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
4/1
Rhys Darby returns with his third comedy special, This Way to Spaceship, a loosely autobiographical science fiction standup comedy show based on the b...
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2019
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
7.547/472
The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against...
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Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019
Mosley
6.9/28
The film tells the story of Mosley, a "thoriphant" who rebels against his life of servitude and embarks on a treacherous journey to find the fabled ci...
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Mosley
2012
Missing Christmas
0/0
A young Kiwi boy vows to get Santa Claus' attention and bring Christmas to his tiny, overlooked island.
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Missing Christmas
2023
Next Goal Wins
6.432/377
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
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2020
Guns Akimbo
6.449/2207
An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to s...
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2020
100% Wolf
6.1/293
Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves, is in for a shock when on his 14th birthday his first 'warfing' goes awry, turning him into a...
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100% Wolf
2020
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
6.3/69
Think you've got what it takes to be the boss? This interactive special puts your skills to the test and matches you up with one of 16 jobs at Baby Co...
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2021
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
7/1
Kiwi comic Rhys Darby brings silly wonder to the stage in his latest stand-up show. His unique brand of physical comedy combines obscure observations...
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Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
2022
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
7.293/162
When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a figh...
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2023
Relax, I'm from the Future
6.1/21
Casper is a time traveller who arrives in the 2020s in an attempt to prevent a major future catastrophe. He meets Holly, a queer black woman he befrie...
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2009
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
10/1
Behind the scenes look at the cult comedy series about Kiwi folk musicians Bret and Jemaine trying to make it big in their adopted home of New York. I...
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Flight of the Conchords: On Air
2023
Uproar
5.583/12
A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future i...
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The Lost Tiger
0/0
The Lost Tiger follows the story of Teo who unbeknownst to him is one of the last Thylacines. Found abandoned and wearing a mysterious crystal necklac...
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That Christmas
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A series of entwined tales about love and loneliness, family and friends, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of t...
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