Rhys Darby
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Simpsons
Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
1989
Series
Modern Family
Fergus
2009
Series
Bob's Burgers
(voice)
2011
Series
Bob's Burgers
Duncan (voice)
2011
Series
The X-Files
Guy Mann
1993
Series
How I Met Your Mother
Hamish
2005
Series
Phineas and Ferb
Lomond (voice)
2007
Series
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Trelane
2022
Series
We Bare Bears
Kyle (voice)
2015
Film
The Sheep Detectives
Wool-Eyes (voice)
2026
Series
QI
Self
2003
Series
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
2013
Series
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Eddie (voice)
2015
Series
Big City Greens
Lifeguard (voice)
2018
Series
Love, Death & Robots
Father Maguire
2019
Series
Fresh Off the Boat
Tony Wonder
2015
Series
Hot in Cleveland
Jack
2010
Series
After Midnight
Self
2024
Series
The Great North
Denny Snowflake (voice)
2021
Series
We Baby Bears
Craig / Cabbage (voice)
2022
Series
We Baby Bears
Craig (voice)
2022
Series
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996
Series
Sweet Tooth
Hazmat #2
2021
Series
The Last Leg
Self
2013
Series
Monsters at Work
Roger Rogers (voice)
2021
Series
SpongeBob SquarePants
Krabby Patty (voice)
1999
Film
Jumanji: The Next Level
Nigel Billingsley
2019
Series
Kiff
Trollie (voice)
2023
Series
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Charles
2017
Series
Angie Tribeca
Dr. Helm
2016
Film
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Nigel
2017
Series
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Uncle Deckard
2012
Series
Life in Pieces
Teddy
2015
Series
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Coran (voice)
2016
Series
Infinity Train
Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
2019
Series
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
Happy Sedengry (voice)
2018
Series
The Venture Bros.
H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)
2004
Series
Night Court
Alistair
2023
Series
Chibiverse
Perry the Platypus (voice)
2022
Series
Milo Murphy's Law
King Pistashion (voice)
2016
Series
Home Economics
Monroe Davies
2021
Series
Flight of the Conchords
Murray Hewitt
2007
Series
Curses!
Stanley (voice)
2023
Series
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
2018
Series
Carmen Sandiego
Neal the Eel (voice)
2019
Series
Our Flag Means Death
Stede Bonnet
2022
Series
Dr. Ken
Charles Evans
2015
Series
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
2015
Film
Trolls
Bibbly (voice)
2016
Film
Yes Man
Norman
2008
Series
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007
Series
Single Parents
Dr. Biscuits
2018
Series
Royal Crackers
Jonathan (voice)
2023
Film
Jumanji: Open World
Nigel Billingsley
2026
Series
Pacific Rim: The Black
Bunyip
2021
Series
Wrecked
Steve
2016
Series
The Millers
Martin
2013
Film
Love Hurts
Kippy Betts
2025
Film
That Christmas
Mr. McNutt (voice)
2024
Film
Arthur Christmas
Lead Elf (voice)
2011
Film
Next Goal Wins
Rhys Marlin
2023
Series
Wellington Paranormal
Anton
2018
Film
Guns Akimbo
Glenjamin
2020
Series
The Jim Jefferies Show
Jacko
2017
Series
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Stevahn Rabren
2016
Series
Thank God You're Here
2006
Film
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Psycho Sam
2016
Series
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Panellist
2019
Film
CoComelon: The Movie
(voice)
2027
Film
What We Do in the Shadows
Anton - Werewolf
2014
Film
100% Wolf
Foxwell Cripp (voice)
2020
Film
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
2022
Film
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Master of Games (voice)
2019
Film
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
Trollie (voice)
2025
Series
It's a Date
Craig
2013
Series
Badjelly
Binklebonk (voice)
2025
Film
The Boat That Rocked
Angus
2009
Series
The Z-Suite
Bennet Buffy
2025
Series
The Big Fib
C.L.I.V.E.
2020
Series
Patriot Brains
Contestant
2021
Series
Bear Grylls is Running Wild
Self
2026
Series
Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
Narrator (voice)
2024
Series
Hoff Roading
Self
2025
Series
How to Be a Gentleman
Mike
2011
Film
The Lost Tiger
Plato (voice)
2025
Film
Coming & Going
Lee
2011
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia
Self
2016
Series
The Masked Singer NZ
2021
Film
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
Happy Sedengry (voice)
2020
Film
Uproar
Brother Madigan
2023
Film
Killing Hasselhoff
Fish
2017
Film
Mosley
Deaver (voice)
2019
Film
Relax, I'm from the Future
Casper
2023
Film
Love Birds
Doug
2011
Series
Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention
Special Guest
2026
What Now?
Film
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
Self
2025
Series
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
Narrator (voice)
2024
Film
Missing Christmas
Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
2012
Film
Little Lorraine
Tim
2026
Film
Diagnosis: Death
Specialist
2010
Series
Short Poppies
Various characters
2014
Film
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
Self
2021
Series
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
2020
Grace Period
Film
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Self
2012
Song of the Bigfoot
Film
Peacock Season
Galtrex Guy
2010
Film
Word of Mouth
Womter (voice)
2024
Film
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
Self
2009
Film
It's Rhys Darby Night!
Self
2011
Film
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
Self
2008
Film
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
Self
2017