Rhys Darby

Acting · Born 1974-03-21 in New Zealand

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…

Filmography

• The Boat That Rocked as Angus
• What We Do in the Shadows as Anton - Werewolf
• That Christmas as Mr. McNutt (voice)
• Hunt for the Wilderpeople as Psycho Sam
• Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans as Master of Games (voice)
• Yes Man as Norman
• Diagnosis: Death as Specialist
• Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird as Self
• Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! as Self
• Coming & Going as Lee

TV

• Flight of the Conchords as Murray Hewitt
• We Bare Bears as Kyle (voice)
• Sweet Tooth as Hazmat #2
• Bob's Burgers as (voice)
• Star vs. the Forces of Evil as Eddie (voice)
• Bob's Burgers as Duncan (voice)
• QI as Self
• Pacific Rim: The Black as Bunyip
• Modern Family as Fergus
• How I Met Your Mother as Hamish