Rhys Darby
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 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
Actor
as Tim
as Sir Arthur (voice)
as Binklebonk (voice)
as (voice)
as Mr. McNutt (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Self
as Rhys Marlin
as Brother Madigan
as Casper
as Stanley (voice)
as Jonathan (voice)
as Trollie (voice)
as Alistair
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
as Perry the Platypus (voice)
as Stede Bonnet
as Craig / Cabbage (voice)
as Craig (voice)
as Self
as Roger Rogers (voice)
as Hazmat #2
as Monroe Davies
as Contestant
as Bunyip
as Snowflake (voice)
as Happy Sedengry (voice)
as Foxwell Cripp (voice)
as Glenjamin
as C.L.I.V.E.
as Nigel Billingsley
as Deaver (voice)
as Master of Games (voice)
as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
as Panellist
as Dr. Biscuits
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
as Anton
as Happy Sedengry (voice)
as Self
as Nigel Billingsley
as Self
as Fish
as Jacko
as Charles
as Bibbly (voice)
as Psycho Sam
as King Pistashion (voice)
as Steve
as Coran (voice)
as Stevahn Rabren
as Dr. Helm
as Charles Evans
as Teddy
as Kyle (voice)
as Tony Wonder
as Eddie (voice)
as Anton - Werewolf
as Various characters
as Self
as Craig
as Self
as Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
as Uncle Deckard
as Self
as Lead Elf (voice)
as Lee
as Doug
as Mike
as (voice)
as Duncan (voice)
as Galtrex Guy
as Specialist
as Jack
as Angus
as Self
as Fergus
as Norman
as Self
as Murray Hewitt
as Hamish
as Self
as Self
as Guy Mann
as Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
Director
as Director