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 sta ... nd-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.
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Voltron: Legendary Defender
as Coran (voice)
Episodes: 76
First Aired: Jun 10, 2016
Wrecked
as Steve
Episodes: 30
First Aired: Jun 14, 2016
The Big Fib
as C.L.I.V.E.
Episodes: 30
First Aired: May 22, 2020
Flight of the Conchords
as Murray Hewitt
Episodes: 22
First Aired: Jun 17, 2007
Curses!
as Stanley (voice)
Episodes: 20
First Aired: Oct 26, 2023
Our Flag Means Death
as Stede Bonnet
Episodes: 18
First Aired: Mar 03, 2022
Badjelly
as Binklebonk (voice)
Episodes: 13
First Aired: Jan 01, 2025
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
as Happy Sedengry (voice)
Episodes: 11
First Aired: Apr 06, 2018
How to Be a Gentleman
as Mike
Episodes: 9
First Aired: Sep 29, 2011
Short Poppies
as Various characters
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Sep 25, 2014
Monsters at Work
as Roger Rogers (voice)
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Jul 07, 2021
Kiff
as Trollie (voice)
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Mar 10, 2023
Life in Pieces
as Teddy
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 21, 2015
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
as Narrator (voice)
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Jul 11, 2024
Hot in Cleveland
as Jack
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Jun 16, 2010
Infinity Train
as Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Aug 05, 2019
Bob's Burgers
as Duncan (voice)
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 09, 2011
A Series of Unfortunate Events
as Charles
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 13, 2017
Single Parents
as Dr. Biscuits
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 26, 2018
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Hypno-Potamus (voice)
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jul 20, 2018
We Bare Bears
as Kyle (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 24, 2015
The Great North
as Snowflake (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 03, 2021
Sweet Tooth
as Hazmat #2
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 04, 2021
Bob's Burgers
as (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 09, 2011
Comedy Bang! Bang!
as Uncle Deckard
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 08, 2012
Dr. Ken
as Charles Evans
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 02, 2015
We Baby Bears
as Craig / Cabbage (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 01, 2022
We Baby Bears
as Craig (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 01, 2022
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
as Eddie (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 18, 2015
Angie Tribeca
as Dr. Helm
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 17, 2016
Pacific Rim: The Black
as Bunyip
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 04, 2021
Wellington Paranormal
as Anton
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 11, 2018
It's a Date
as Craig
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 15, 2013
The Jim Jefferies Show
as Jacko
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 06, 2017
Home Economics
as Monroe Davies
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 07, 2021
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
as Stevahn Rabren
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 21, 2016
Night Court
as Alistair
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 17, 2023
Milo Murphy's Law
as King Pistashion (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 03, 2016
Have You Been Paying Attention?
as Panellist
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 24, 2019
Modern Family
as Fergus
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 23, 2009
How I Met Your Mother
as Hamish
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 2005
Royal Crackers
as Jonathan (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 02, 2023
The Simpsons
as Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 17, 1989
The X-Files
as Guy Mann
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 10, 1993
Fresh Off the Boat
as Tony Wonder
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 04, 2015
Patriot Brains
as Contestant
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 07, 2021
Bacon and Eggs
as Sir Arthur (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Unknown
Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
as Narrator (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 23, 2024
Chibiverse
as Perry the Platypus (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 30, 2022
The Masked Singer NZ
Episodes: 11
First Aired: May 09, 2021
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia
as Self
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Nov 27, 2016
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Jun 04, 2020
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Oct 21, 2013
Thank God You're Here
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 05, 2006
QI
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 11, 2003
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 12, 1996
After Midnight
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 17, 2024
Lie Detector
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 01, 2018
The Last Leg
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 25, 2013
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