Rhys Darby
Acting
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
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movieJumanji: Open World
2026
Nigel Billingsley
movieThe Sheep Detectives
2026
Wool-Eyes (voice)
tvGlenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention
2026
Special Guest
movieThe Lost Tiger
2025
Plato (voice)
movieLove Hurts
2025
Kippy Betts
tvThe Z-Suite
2025
Bennet Buffy
movieKiff Lore of the Ring Light
2025
Trollie (voice)
tvBadjelly
2025
Binklebonk (voice)
movieThat Christmas
2024
Mr. McNutt (voice)
tvRhett & Link's Wonderhole
2024
Narrator (voice)
movieWord of Mouth
2024
Womter (voice)
tvThe Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
2024
Narrator (voice)
movieNext Goal Wins
2023
Rhys Marlin
tvCurses!
2023
Stanley (voice)
movieUproar
2023
Brother Madigan
tvRoyal Crackers
2023
Jonathan (voice)
tvKiff
2023
Trollie (voice)
tvNight Court
2023
Alistair
movieRise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
tvChibiverse
2022
Perry the Platypus (voice)
tvOur Flag Means Death
2022
Stede Bonnet
tvWe Baby Bears
2022
Craig / Cabbage (voice) / Craig (voice)
tvMonsters at Work
2021
Roger Rogers (voice)
tvSweet Tooth
2021
Hazmat #2
tvHome Economics
2021
Monroe Davies
tvPatriot Brains
2021
Contestant
tvThe Great North
2021
Denny Snowflake (voice)
movieThe Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
2020
Happy Sedengry (voice)
movie100% Wolf
2020
Foxwell Cripp (voice)
tvThe Big Fib
2020
C.L.I.V.E.
movieGuns Akimbo
2020
Glenjamin
movieJumanji: The Next Level
2019
Nigel Billingsley
movieMosley
2019
Deaver (voice)
tvInfinity Train
2019
Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
movieTeen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019
Master of Games (voice)
tvLove, Death & Robots
2019
Father Maguire
tvCarmen Sandiego
2019
Neal the Eel (voice)
tvSingle Parents
2018
Dr. Biscuits
tvRise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2018
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
tvBig City Greens
2018
Lifeguard (voice)
tvThe Boss Baby: Back in Business
2018
Happy Sedengry (voice)
movieJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
Nigel Billingsley
movieTrolls
2016
Bibbly (voice)
tvMilo Murphy's Law
2016
King Pistashion (voice)
tvWrecked
2016
Steve
tvVoltron: Legendary Defender
2016
Coran (voice)
tvBajillion Dollar Propertie$
2016
Stevahn Rabren
movieHunt for the Wilderpeople
2016
Psycho Sam
tvAngie Tribeca
2016
Dr. Helm
tvDr. Ken
2015
Charles Evans
tvLife in Pieces
2015
Teddy
tvWe Bare Bears
2015
Kyle (voice)
tvFresh Off the Boat
2015
Tony Wonder
tvStar vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
Eddie (voice)
tvShort Poppies
2014
Various characters
movieWhat We Do in the Shadows
2014
Anton - Werewolf
tvThe Millers
2013
Martin
tvIt's a Date
2013
Craig
movieMissing Christmas
2012
Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
tvComedy Bang! Bang!
2012
Uncle Deckard
movieArthur Christmas
2011
Lead Elf (voice)
tvBob's Burgers
2011
(voice) / Duncan (voice)
moviePeacock Season
2010
Galtrex Guy
movieDiagnosis: Death
2010
Specialist
tvModern Family
2009
Fergus
movieYes Man
2008
Norman
tvPhineas and Ferb
2007
Lomond (voice)
tvFlight of the Conchords
2007
Murray Hewitt
tvThe Venture Bros.
2004
H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)
tvQI
2003
Self
tvSpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Krabby Patty (voice)
tvThe X-Files
1993
Guy Mann
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Tag Tuckerburg (voice)