Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Acting
Born 1974-03-21New 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 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.

Movies (44)

The Sheep Detectives
7.9

The Sheep Detectives

2026Movie7.9
Jumanji: The Next Level
6.9

Jumanji: The Next Level

2019Movie6.9
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
6.8

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017Movie6.8
Trolls
6.6

Trolls

2016Movie6.6
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
7.6

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016Movie7.6
Yes Man
6.7

Yes Man

2008Movie6.7
What We Do in the Shadows
7.5

What We Do in the Shadows

2014Movie7.5
Arthur Christmas
6.8

Arthur Christmas

2011Movie6.8
Love Hurts
5.7

Love Hurts

2025Movie5.7
Jumanji: Open World

Jumanji: Open World

2026Movie
Guns Akimbo
6.4

Guns Akimbo

2020Movie6.4
100% Wolf
6.1

100% Wolf

2020Movie6.1
That Christmas
7.1

That Christmas

2024Movie7.1
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
7.3

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

2022Movie7.3
Next Goal Wins
6.4

Next Goal Wins

2023Movie6.4
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
7.5

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

2019Movie7.5
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
7.2

Kiff Lore of the Ring Light

2025Movie7.2
The Boat That Rocked
7.2

The Boat That Rocked

2009Movie7.2
CoComelon: The Movie

CoComelon: The Movie

2027Movie
Coming & Going
4.9

Coming & Going

2011Movie4.9
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
6.3

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!

2020Movie6.3
What Now?

What Now?

Movie
Killing Hasselhoff
4.5

Killing Hasselhoff

2017Movie4.5
Uproar
5.9

Uproar

2023Movie5.9
The Lost Tiger
6.6

The Lost Tiger

2025Movie6.6
Mosley
6.8

Mosley

2019Movie6.8
Relax, I'm from the Future
6.0

Relax, I'm from the Future

2023Movie6.0
Little Lorraine
6.0

Little Lorraine

2026Movie6.0
Love Birds
5.9

Love Birds

2011Movie5.9
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
4.0

Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship

2012Movie4.0
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
9.0

Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke

2025Movie9.0
Peacock Season
7.0

Peacock Season

2010Movie7.0
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
8.5

Flight of the Conchords: On Air

2009Movie8.5
Diagnosis: Death
4.5

Diagnosis: Death

2010Movie4.5
Grace Period

Grace Period

Movie
Missing Christmas

Missing Christmas

2012Movie
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
6.5

Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird

2021Movie6.5
Infinity Train: Book One - The Perennial Child

Infinity Train: Book One - The Perennial Child

Movie
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
7.0

Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet

2017Movie7.0
It's Rhys Darby Night!
4.0

It's Rhys Darby Night!

2011Movie4.0
Song of the Bigfoot

Song of the Bigfoot

Movie
Word of Mouth
8.0

Word of Mouth

2024Movie8.0
Rhys Darby: 25 Years
5.3

Rhys Darby: 25 Years

2026Movie5.3
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
5.3

Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!

2008Movie5.3

TV Shows (71)

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
Modern Family
7.9

Modern Family

2009Series7.9
Bob's Burgers
7.8

Bob's Burgers

2011Series7.8
The X-Files
8.4

The X-Files

1993Series8.4
Phineas and Ferb
7.9

Phineas and Ferb

2007Series7.9
How I Met Your Mother
8.1

How I Met Your Mother

2005Series8.1
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
7.9

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

2022Series7.9
QI
7.9

QI

2003Series7.9
We Bare Bears
7.7

We Bare Bears

2015Series7.7
Hot in Cleveland
7.2

Hot in Cleveland

2010Series7.2
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
5.3

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013Series5.3
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
8.4

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

2015Series8.4
Big City Greens
7.6

Big City Greens

2018Series7.6
Love, Death & Robots
8.2

Love, Death & Robots

2019Series8.2
The Great North
6.9

The Great North

2021Series6.9
After Midnight
5.5

After Midnight

2024Series5.5
Fresh Off the Boat
7.2

Fresh Off the Boat

2015Series7.2
Comedy Bang! Bang!
6.3

Comedy Bang! Bang!

2012Series6.3
We Baby Bears
7.3

We Baby Bears

2022Series7.3
The Last Leg
5.7

The Last Leg

2013Series5.7
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7.0

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996Series7.0
The Venture Bros.
7.8

The Venture Bros.

2004Series7.8
A Series of Unfortunate Events
7.4

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017Series7.4
SpongeBob SquarePants
7.7

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999Series7.7
Life in Pieces
7.1

Life in Pieces

2015Series7.1
Monsters at Work
7.2

Monsters at Work

2021Series7.2
Sweet Tooth
7.7

Sweet Tooth

2021Series7.7
Voltron: Legendary Defender
7.3

Voltron: Legendary Defender

2016Series7.3
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
7.1

The Boss Baby: Back in Business

2018Series7.1
Infinity Train
8.4

Infinity Train

2019Series8.4
Home Economics
6.6

Home Economics

2021Series6.6
Kiff
8.4

Kiff

2023Series8.4
Angie Tribeca
6.4

Angie Tribeca

2016Series6.4
Milo Murphy's Law
7.4

Milo Murphy's Law

2016Series7.4
Night Court
6.5

Night Court

2023Series6.5
Flight of the Conchords
8.0

Flight of the Conchords

2007Series8.0
Single Parents
6.9

Single Parents

2018Series6.9
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
7.6

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2018Series7.6
Royal Crackers
5.8

Royal Crackers

2023Series5.8
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
6.0

Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

2016Series6.0
Chibiverse
6.4

Chibiverse

2022Series6.4
Curses!
6.2

Curses!

2023Series6.2
Our Flag Means Death
7.5

Our Flag Means Death

2022Series7.5
Carmen Sandiego
7.9

Carmen Sandiego

2019Series7.9
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
4.7

The Weekly with Charlie Pickering

2015Series4.7
Dr. Ken
5.6

Dr. Ken

2015Series5.6
Yo Gabba Gabba!
7.1

Yo Gabba Gabba!

2007Series7.1
The Jim Jefferies Show
6.6

The Jim Jefferies Show

2017Series6.6
Wellington Paranormal
7.0

Wellington Paranormal

2018Series7.0
The Millers
5.7

The Millers

2013Series5.7
Wrecked
6.7

Wrecked

2016Series6.7
Have You Been Paying Attention?
7.5

Have You Been Paying Attention?

2019Series7.5
Thank God You're Here
6.4

Thank God You're Here

2006Series6.4
Pacific Rim: The Black
8.2

Pacific Rim: The Black

2021Series8.2
Badjelly
9.5

Badjelly

2025Series9.5
The Aquabats! Super Show!
7.5

The Aquabats! Super Show!

2012Series7.5
How to Be a Gentleman
4.4

How to Be a Gentleman

2011Series4.4
Patriot Brains
5.0

Patriot Brains

2021Series5.0
Bear Grylls is Running Wild
7.5

Bear Grylls is Running Wild

2026Series7.5
The Big Fib
5.6

The Big Fib

2020Series5.6
The Z-Suite
7.0

The Z-Suite

2025Series7.0
Hoff Roading

Hoff Roading

2025Series
It's a Date
6.3

It's a Date

2013Series6.3
Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
5.7

Rhett & Link's Wonderhole

2024Series5.7
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia
6.0

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia

2016Series6.0
The Masked Singer NZ

The Masked Singer NZ

2021Series
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
7.0

Rhys Darby: Big in Japan

2020Series7.0
The Aquabats! RadVentures!

The Aquabats! RadVentures!

2019Series
Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention

Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention

2026Series
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
6.2

The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge

2024Series6.2
Short Poppies
6.4

Short Poppies

2014Series6.4