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
The Lost Tiger
Plato (voice)
2025
Love Hurts
Kippy Betts
2025
That Christmas
Mr. McNutt (voice)
2024
Next Goal Wins
Rhys Marlin
2023
Uproar
Brother Madigan
2023
Relax, I'm from the Future
Casper
2023
Kiff
Trollie (voice) · (5 episodes)
2023
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
2022
We Baby Bears
Craig / Cabbage (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
We Baby Bears
Craig (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
Self
2021
Sweet Tooth
Hazmat #2 · (1 episode)
2021
The Masked Singer NZ
(11 episodes)
2021
The Great North
Snowflake (voice) · (1 episode)
2021
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
Happy Sedengry (voice)
2020
100% Wolf
Foxwell Cripp (voice)
2020
Guns Akimbo
Glenjamin
2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Nigel Billingsley
2019
Mosley
Deaver (voice)
2019
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Master of Games (voice)
2019
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Nigel Billingsley
2017
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
Self
2017
Killing Hasselhoff
Fish
2017
Trolls
Bibbly (voice)
2016
Wrecked
Steve · (30 episodes)
2016
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Psycho Sam
2016
Dr. Ken
Charles Evans · (1 episode)
2015
We Bare Bears
Kyle (voice) · (1 episode)
2015
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Eddie (voice) · (1 episode)
2015
Short Poppies
Various characters · (8 episodes)
2014
What We Do in the Shadows
Anton - Werewolf
2014
Missing Christmas
Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
2012
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Self
2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Uncle Deckard · (1 episode)
2012
It's Rhys Darby Night!
Self
2011
Arthur Christmas
Lead Elf (voice)
2011
How to Be a Gentleman
Mike · (9 episodes)
2011
Coming & Going
Lee
2011
Love Birds
Doug
2011
Bob's Burgers
(voice) · (1 episode)
2011
Peacock Season
Galtrex Guy
2010
Diagnosis: Death
Specialist
2010
The Boat That Rocked
Angus
2009
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
Self
2009
Yes Man
Norman
2008
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
Self
2008
Song of the Bigfoot
Little Lorraine
Tim
The Z-Suite
Bennet Buffy · (4 episodes)
2025
Badjelly
Binklebonk (voice) · (13 episodes)
2025
Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
2024
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
Narrator (voice) · (3 episodes)
2024
After Midnight
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Curses!
Stanley (voice) · (20 episodes)
2023
Royal Crackers
Jonathan (voice) · (1 episode)
2023
Night Court
Alistair · (1 episode)
2023
Chibiverse
Perry the Platypus (voice) · (2 episodes)
2022
Our Flag Means Death
Stede Bonnet · (18 episodes)
2022
Monsters at Work
Roger Rogers (voice) · (8 episodes)
2021
Home Economics
Monroe Davies · (1 episode)
2021
Patriot Brains
Contestant · (1 episode)
2021
Pacific Rim: The Black
Bunyip · (1 episode)
2021
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
(4 episodes)
2020
The Big Fib
C.L.I.V.E. · (30 episodes)
2020
Infinity Train
Randall / Balloon Randall (voice) · (3 episodes)
2019
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Panellist · (1 episode)
2019
Love, Death & Robots
Father Maguire · (1 episode)
2019
Single Parents
Dr. Biscuits · (2 episodes)
2018
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Hypno-Potamus (voice) · (2 episodes)
2018
Wellington Paranormal
Anton · (1 episode)
2018
Big City Greens
Lifeguard (voice) · (1 episode)
2018
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
Happy Sedengry (voice) · (11 episodes)
2018
Lie Detector
Self · (1 episode)
2018
The Jim Jefferies Show
Jacko · (1 episode)
2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Charles · (2 episodes)
2017
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia
Self · (10 episodes)
2016
Milo Murphy's Law
King Pistashion (voice) · (1 episode)
2016
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Coran (voice) · (76 episodes)
2016
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Stevahn Rabren · (1 episode)
2016
Angie Tribeca
Dr. Helm · (1 episode)
2016
Life in Pieces
Teddy · (3 episodes)
2015
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
(1 episode)
2015
Fresh Off the Boat
Tony Wonder · (1 episode)
2015
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self · (3 episodes)
2013
The Millers
Martin · (1 episode)
2013
It's a Date
Craig · (1 episode)
2013
The Last Leg
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Bob's Burgers
Duncan (voice) · (2 episodes)
2011
Hot in Cleveland
Jack · (3 episodes)
2010
Modern Family
Fergus · (1 episode)
2009
Flight of the Conchords
Murray Hewitt · (22 episodes)
2007
Thank God You're Here
(1 episode)
2006
How I Met Your Mother
Hamish · (1 episode)
2005
The Venture Bros.
H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice) · (1 episode)
2004
QI
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · (1 episode)
1996
The X-Files
Guy Mann · (1 episode)
1993
The Simpsons
Tag Tuckerburg (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
Bacon and Eggs
Sir Arthur (voice) · (1 episode)