Rhys Darby

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.

Most Known For

The Simpsons

as Tag Tuckerburg (voice)

The X-Files

as Guy Mann

Modern Family

as Fergus

Bob's Burgers

as (voice)

Bob's Burgers

as Duncan (voice)

How I Met Your Mother

as Hamish

Phineas and Ferb

as Lomond (voice)

Love, Death & Robots

as Father Maguire

We Bare Bears

as Kyle (voice)

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

as Eddie (voice)

Fresh Off the Boat

as Tony Wonder

QI

as Self

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

as Trelane

After Midnight

as Self

Life in Pieces

as Teddy

A Series of Unfortunate Events

as Charles

The Great North

as Denny Snowflake (voice)

Sweet Tooth

as Hazmat #2

Hot in Cleveland

as Jack

The Last Leg

as Self