
Rhys Darby
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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

The X-Files

The Simpsons

Fresh Off the Boat

How I Met Your Mother

Hot in Cleveland

Bob's Burgers

Modern Family

After Midnight

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Home Economics

Wellington Paranormal

We Bare Bears

Monsters at Work

Night Court

Royal Crackers

Sweet Tooth

The Great North

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

Life in Pieces

The Jim Jefferies Show

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Pacific Rim: The Black

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Infinity Train

What We Do in the Shadows

Trolls

That Christmas

Next Goal Wins

Arthur Christmas

The Boss Baby: Back in Business

Jumanji: The Next Level

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

How to Be a Gentleman

Voltron: Legendary Defender

Yes Man

Guns Akimbo

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Curses!

Flight of the Conchords

100% Wolf

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!

The Big Fib

Our Flag Means Death

The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
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