
Cast
Rhys Darby
Acting
Cast
Rhys Darby
Known for
Acting
Born
1974-03-21
From
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.

The Sheep Detectives
as Wool-Eyes (voice)

Jumanji: The Next Level
as Nigel Billingsley

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
as Nigel Billingsley

Trolls
as Bibbly (voice)

Yes Man
as Norman

Jumanji: Open World
as Nigel Billingsley

Arthur Christmas
as Lead Elf (voice)

Guns Akimbo
as Glenjamin

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

Love Hurts
as Kippy Betts

Hunt for the Wilderpeople
as Psycho Sam

That Christmas
as Mr. McNutt (voice)

Next Goal Wins
as Rhys Marlin

What We Do in the Shadows
as Anton - Werewolf

The Boat That Rocked
as Angus

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

100% Wolf
as Foxwell Cripp (voice)

The Lost Tiger
as Plato (voice)

CoComelon: The Movie
as (voice)

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

Killing Hasselhoff
as Fish

Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
as Trollie (voice)

Mosley
as Deaver (voice)

Coming & Going
as Lee

Little Lorraine
as Tim

Love Birds
as Doug

Relax, I'm from the Future
as Casper

Missing Christmas
as Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)

Uproar
as Brother Madigan

Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
as Self

Grace Period

Diagnosis: Death
as Specialist

Flight of the Conchords: On Air
as Self

Our Flag Means Death
as Stede bonnet

Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
as Self

It's Rhys Darby Night!
as Self

Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
as Self

What Now

Word of Mouth
as Womter (voice)

Peacock Season
as Galtrex Guy

Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
as Self
