Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

1974-03-21

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.

Also appears in

That Christmas

That Christmas

7.3

Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level

6.9

Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas

6.8

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

6.8

Trolls

Trolls

6.6

Yes Man

Yes Man

6.7

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

7.7

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

7.2

Next Goal Wins

Next Goal Wins

6.4

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

7.5

100% Wolf

100% Wolf

6.1

The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked

7.2

Guns Akimbo

Guns Akimbo

6.5

What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows

7.6

Love Hurts

Love Hurts

Not yet rated

Killing Hasselhoff

Killing Hasselhoff

4.5

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!

6.3

Mosley

Mosley

6.9

Uproar

Uproar

5.8

Love Birds

Love Birds

5.9