
Rhys Darby
Known for Acting · 110 credits
- Born
- 1974-03-21 (age 52)
- Place of birth
- New Zealand
- Also known as
- ریس داربی
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
TV Shows (68)

The Simpsons
1989
as Tag Tuckerburg (voice)

Modern Family
2009
as Fergus

The X-Files
1993
as Guy Mann

How I Met Your Mother
2005
as Hamish

Bob's Burgers
2011
as (voice) / Duncan (voice)

Phineas and Ferb
2007
as Lomond (voice)

Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
as Eddie (voice)

QI
2003
as Self

We Bare Bears
2015
as Kyle (voice)

Fresh Off the Boat
2015
as Tony Wonder

Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Jack

@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
as Self

Love, Death & Robots
2019
as Father Maguire

The Last Leg
2013
as Self

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
2022
as Trelane

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self

We Baby Bears
2022
as Craig / Cabbage (voice) / Craig (voice)

The Great North
2021
as Denny Snowflake (voice)

Big City Greens
2018
as Lifeguard (voice)

The Venture Bros.
2004
as H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)

Life in Pieces
2015
as Teddy

Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
as Uncle Deckard

A Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
as Charles

Kiff
2023
as Trollie (voice)

After Midnight
2024
as Self

Angie Tribeca
2016
as Dr. Helm

Monsters at Work
2021
as Roger Rogers (voice)

Sweet Tooth
2021
as Hazmat #2

SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Krabby Patty (voice)

Infinity Train
2019
as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)

Voltron: Legendary Defender
2016
as Coran (voice)

Single Parents
2018
as Dr. Biscuits

The Boss Baby: Back in Business
2018
as Happy Sedengry (voice)

Flight of the Conchords
2007
as Murray Hewitt

Milo Murphy's Law
2016
as King Pistashion (voice)

Night Court
2023
as Alistair

Home Economics
2021
as Monroe Davies

Dr. Ken
2015
as Charles Evans

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2018
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)

Our Flag Means Death
2022
as Stede Bonnet

The Millers
2013
as Martin

Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
2016
as Stevahn Rabren

Curses!
2023
as Stanley (voice)

Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007

Wrecked
2016
as Steve

The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
2015

Royal Crackers
2023
as Jonathan (voice)

Chibiverse
2022
as Perry the Platypus (voice)

The Jim Jefferies Show
2017
as Jacko

Wellington Paranormal
2018
as Anton

Pacific Rim: The Black
2021
as Bunyip

Thank God You're Here
2006

Have You Been Paying Attention?
2019
as Panellist

Bear Grylls is Running Wild
2026
as Self

It's a Date
2013
as Craig

The Big Fib
2020
as C.L.I.V.E.

The Z-Suite
2025
as Bennet Buffy

How to Be a Gentleman
2011
as Mike

Badjelly
2025
as Binklebonk (voice)

Patriot Brains
2021
as Contestant
Movies (42)

The Sheep Detectives
2026
as Wool-Eyes (voice)

Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Nigel Billingsley

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
as Nigel Billingsley

Yes Man
2008
as Norman

Trolls
2016
as Bibbly (voice)

Jumanji: Open World
2026
as Nigel Billingsley

Arthur Christmas
2011
as Lead Elf (voice)

Guns Akimbo
2020
as Glenjamin

Love Hurts
2025
as Kippy Betts

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)

Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016
as Psycho Sam

Next Goal Wins
2023
as Rhys Marlin

What We Do in the Shadows
2014
as Anton - Werewolf

The Boat That Rocked
2009
as Angus

That Christmas
2024
as Mr. McNutt (voice)

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019
as Master of Games (voice)

100% Wolf
2020
as Foxwell Cripp (voice)

The Lost Tiger
2025
as Plato (voice)

The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
2020
as Happy Sedengry (voice)

CoComelon: The Movie
2027
as (voice)

Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
2025
as Trollie (voice)

Killing Hasselhoff
2017
as Fish

Mosley
2019
as Deaver (voice)

Coming & Going
2011
as Lee

Little Lorraine
2026
as Tim

Love Birds
2011
as Doug

Missing Christmas
2012
as Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)

Uproar
2023
as Brother Madigan

Relax, I'm from the Future
2023
as Casper

Flight of the Conchords: On Air
2009
as Self
Grace Period

Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
2021
as Self

Diagnosis: Death
2010
as Specialist

Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
2008
as Self

It's Rhys Darby Night!
2011
as Self
What Now

Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
2017
as Self

Peacock Season
2010
as Galtrex Guy

Word of Mouth
2024
as Womter (voice)

Our Flag Means Death
2022
as Stede bonnet
Song of the Bigfoot

Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
2012
as Self
About Rhys Darby
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 "Flig… With 110 credits spanning from 1989 to 2027, Rhys Darby has appeared in 42 films and 68 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rhys Darby Movies
- The Sheep Detectives (2026) — as Wool-Eyes (voice)
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) — as Nigel Billingsley
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) — as Nigel Billingsley
- Yes Man (2008) — as Norman
- Trolls (2016) — as Bibbly (voice)
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