Rhys Darby
Rhys Darby is a New Zealand actor and comedian known for his unique comedic style and distinctive voice. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'. Darby is celebrated for his... Read More
Known for
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
The tables are turned as four teenagers are sucked into Jumanji's world - pitted against rhinos, black mambas and an endless variety of jungle...
Yes Man (2008)
Carl Allen has stumbled across a way to shake free of post-divorce blues and a dead-end job: embrace life and say yes to everything.
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 |
CoComelon: The MovieA CG-animated film inspired by the blockbuster children’s show of the same name. Plot TBA. |
(voice) | |
| 2026 |
Jumanji: Open WorldOur heroes have escaped the ever-changing jungles of Jumanji before, but this time the game comes to us - as... |
Nigel Billingsley | |
| 2026 |
The Sheep DetectivesGeorge Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand.... |
Wool-Eyes (voice) | |
| 2026 |
Bear Grylls is Running WildBear Grylls takes some of today's biggest stars on a 48-hour journey through breathtaking and often unforgiving wilderness. From Norway’s... |
Self | |
| 2026 |
Glenn & Mick's Celebrity InterventionJoin comedy heavyweights Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy as they put a well-known personality under the spotlight. The interventions no... |
Special Guest | |
| 2026 |
Little LorraineLittle Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation... |
Tim | |
| 2025 |
Hoff RoadingWhat do an internationally renowned Hollywood superstar and a little ol’ country at the bottom of the world have in... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
The Lost TigerAdopted by a big, lively and spirited kangaroo family of traveling wrestlers, Teo’s life is pretty great. But when mysterious... |
Plato (voice) | |
| 2025 |
Love HurtsA realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message.... |
Kippy Betts | |
| 2025 |
The Z-SuiteSet at a boutique New York ad agency where generational divides see the established C-Suite and rising Gen Z employees... |
Bennet Buffy | |
| 2025 |
Kiff Lore of the Ring LightKiff and her friends go on an adventure to destroy a ring light of immense power. |
Trollie (voice) | |
| 2025 |
BadjellyA fresh reimagining of Spike Milligan's Badjelly the Witch, the classic tale of a lost cow, a mysterious forest and... |
Binklebonk (voice) | |
| 2024 |
That ChristmasIt's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including... |
Mr. McNutt (voice) | |
| 2024 |
Rhett & Link's WonderholeAn absurdist docu-comedy where lifelong best friends Rhett & Link push the boundaries of storytelling in a way that is... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2024 |
Word of MouthA lonely woman, Ana, becomes addicted to an AI-driven mobile app that monetizes word-of-mouth recommendations. She meets and bonds with... |
Womter (voice) | |
| 2024 |
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear ChallengeFollows the bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park as they bulk up for winter hibernation. Over 150 days, the bears... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2024 |
After MidnightCelebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet alongside a panel... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Next Goal WinsDutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into... |
Rhys Marlin | |
| 2023 |
Curses!The Vanderhouvens are a typical family...except a curse recently turned Alex—their loving husband and father—to stone. In order to save... |
Stanley (voice) | |
| 2023 |
UproarA 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to... |
Brother Madigan | |
| 2023 |
Relax, I'm from the FutureCasper is a time traveller who arrives in the 2020s in an attempt to prevent a major future catastrophe. He... |
Casper | |
| 2023 |
Royal CrackersRoyal Crackers was once the king of snacks, but the empire is crumbling. When the family patriarch, tyrannical company founder... |
Jonathan (voice) | |
| 2023 |
KiffThis series follows Kiff, an optimistic squirrel whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos, and her best friend Barry,... |
Trollie (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Night CourtUnapologetically optimistic judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father's footsteps as she presides... |
Alistair | |
| 2022 |
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The MovieWhen a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his... |
Hypno-Potamus (voice) | |
| 2022 |
ChibiverseJoin your fan-favorite Disney Branded Television characters as they host a showcase to celebrate their wild Chibi Tiny Tales adventures,... |
Perry the Platypus (voice) | |
| 2022 |
Star Trek: Strange New WorldsFollow Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise,... |
Trelane | |
| 2022 |
Our Flag Means DeathAfter trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain... |
Stede Bonnet | |
| 2022 |
We Baby BearsFollow Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear – as their younger baby selves – traveling in a magical box to fantastic... |
Craig / Cabbage (voice) | |
| 2022 |
We Baby BearsFollow Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear – as their younger baby selves – traveling in a magical box to fantastic... |
Craig (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time BirdKiwi comic Rhys Darby brings silly wonder to the stage in his latest stand-up show. His unique brand of physical... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Monsters at WorkEver since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P.... |
Roger Rogers (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Sweet ToothOn a perilous adventure across a post-apocalyptic world, a lovable boy who's half-human and half-deer searches for a new beginning... |
Hazmat #2 | |
| 2021 |
The Masked Singer NZThe Masked Singer NZ is a reality singing competition where 12 celebrities compete against each other in song. The contestants... |
Unknown character | |
| 2021 |
Home EconomicsThe heartwarming yet uncomfortable relationship between three adult siblings: one in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on. |
Monroe Davies | |
| 2021 |
Patriot BrainsThe fast-paced comedy panel show will see each country’s greatest comedian’s pitted against each other to find out who knows... |
Contestant | |
| 2021 |
Pacific Rim: The BlackTwo siblings - an idealistic teenage boy and his naive younger sister - are forced to pilot an abandoned Jaeger... |
Bunyip | |
| 2021 |
The Great NorthFollow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch... |
Denny Snowflake (voice) | |
| 2020 |
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!Think you've got what it takes to be the boss? This interactive special puts your skills to the test and... |
Happy Sedengry (voice) | |
| 2020 |
100% WolfFreddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves, is in for a shock when on his 14th birthday... |
Foxwell Cripp (voice) | |
| 2020 |
Rhys Darby: Big in JapanBeloved Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby embarks on a hilarious, off-beat, epic adventure throughout Japan on a mission of personal and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
The Big FibTwo grown-ups claim to be experts on a topic and one of them is lying. It'll be up to our... |
C.L.I.V.E. | |
| 2020 |
Guns AkimboAn ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence... |
Glenjamin | |
| 2019 |
Jumanji: The Next LevelAs the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect.... |
Nigel Billingsley | |
| 2019 |
MosleyThe film tells the story of Mosley, a "thoriphant" who rebels against his life of servitude and embarks on a... |
Deaver (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Infinity TrainPassengers on board the mysterious Infinity Train must explore a series of endless cars that each contain unique worlds and... |
Randall / Balloon Randall (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Have You Been Paying Attention?New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports,... |
Panellist | |
| 2019 |
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen TitansThe comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit... |
Master of Games (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Love, Death & RobotsTerrifying creatures, wicked surprises and dark comedy converge in this NSFW anthology of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and... |
Father Maguire | |
| 2018 |
Single ParentsA group of single parents lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of... |
Dr. Biscuits | |
| 2018 |
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesRise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get an all-new look, new weapons, and awesome new powers! Join the legendary... |
Hypno-Potamus (voice) | |
| 2018 |
Wellington ParanormalNew Zealand's capital is a hotbed of supernatural activity... so Officers Minogue and O'Leary, who featured in the vampire documentary... |
Anton | |
| 2018 |
Big City GreensThe offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with... |
Lifeguard (voice) | |
| 2018 |
The Boss Baby: Back in BusinessWith a little help from his brother and accomplice, Tim, Boss Baby tries to balance family life with his job... |
Happy Sedengry (voice) | |
| 2017 |
Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleFour teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide... |
Nigel Billingsley | |
| 2017 |
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter JetHey there! This is my fourth comedy special. This show began its life as Mr. Adventure, a show I toured... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Killing HasselhoffA man in a high stakes celebrity death pool quickly loses everything - his business, his bank account, his home,... |
Fish | |
| 2017 |
The Jim Jefferies ShowEach week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to... |
Jacko | |
| 2017 |
A Series of Unfortunate EventsThe orphaned Baudelaire children face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf, all in their quest to uncover the secret... |
Charles | |
| 2016 |
Whose Line Is It Anyway? AustraliaAustralian version of the US version of the UK improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway. Hosted by Tommy Little. |
Self | |
| 2016 |
TrollsAfter the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set... |
Bibbly (voice) | |
| 2016 |
Milo Murphy's LawMilo Murphy is the personification of Murphy’s Law where anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Suffering from Extreme... |
King Pistashion (voice) | |
| 2016 |
WreckedSingle-camera comedy centering on a diverse group of survivors adjusting to being stranded on an uninhabited island, a dangerous new... |
Steve | |
| 2016 |
Voltron: Legendary DefenderFive unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from... |
Coran (voice) | |
| 2016 |
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$Follow Platinum Realty, Los Angeles' premiere realty group as a group of realtors compete for a partner position in the... |
Stevahn Rabren | |
| 2016 |
Hunt for the WilderpeopleRicky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the... |
Psycho Sam | |
| 2016 |
Angie TribecaLone-wolf detective Angie Tribeca and a squad of committed LAPD detectives investigate the most serious cases, from the murder of... |
Dr. Helm | |
| 2015 |
Dr. KenDr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as... |
Charles Evans | |
| 2015 |
Life in PiecesComedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by... |
Teddy | |
| 2015 |
We Bare BearsThree brother bears awkwardly attempt to find their place in civilized society, whether they're looking for food, trying to make... |
Kyle (voice) | |
| 2015 |
The Weekly with Charlie PickeringNews comedy show, tonight show and chat show all in one, allowing Charlie to return to his comedy roots while... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Fresh Off the BoatA '90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father... |
Tony Wonder | |
| 2015 |
Star vs. the Forces of EvilIntergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the... |
Eddie (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Short PoppiesJournalist David Farrier goes on a quest to small town New Zealand to find the average Kiwi. What he finds... |
Various characters | |
| 2014 |
What We Do in the ShadowsVampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the... |
Anton - Werewolf | |
| 2013 |
@midnight with Chris HardwickChris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media,... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The MillersA divorced reporter, looking forward to the single life, finds his parents' marital problems derail his plans. |
Martin | |
| 2013 |
It's a DateIt's a Date is a comedy series exploring the tension, expectation and complication of finding true love. Each new episode... |
Craig | |
| 2013 |
The Last LegAdam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Missing ChristmasA young Kiwi boy vows to get Santa Claus' attention and bring Christmas to his tiny, overlooked island. |
Mayor Dennis Gob (voice) | |
| 2012 |
Rhys Darby: This Way to SpaceshipRhys Darby returns with his third comedy special, This Way to Spaceship, a loosely autobiographical science fiction standup comedy show... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Comedy Bang! Bang!Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of... |
Uncle Deckard | |
| 2011 |
It's Rhys Darby Night!Hey party-goers, look who’s back! This is the long awaited return of ME on DVD. I developed this show on... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Arthur ChristmasFor hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which... |
Lead Elf (voice) | |
| 2011 |
How to Be a GentlemanHow to Be a Gentleman, inspired by the book of the same name, is a comedy about the unlikely friendship... |
Mike | |
| 2011 |
Coming & GoingComing & Going is an irreverent romantic comedy that poses the question: How far would you go to capture the... |
Lee | |
| 2011 |
Love BirdsSometimes the best things in life happen on the fly. From the moment an injured duck crash-lands on Doug's roof,... |
Doug | |
| 2011 |
Bob's BurgersBob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their... |
(voice) | |
| 2011 |
Bob's BurgersBob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their... |
Duncan (voice) | |
| 2010 |
Peacock SeasonThe Edinburgh Festival is a funny place to be... When you're not funny. |
Galtrex Guy | |
| 2010 |
Hot in ClevelandThree fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands... |
Jack | |
| 2010 |
Diagnosis: DeathTwo people meet as guinea pigs in a weekend drug trial. They soon discover their lives are in more danger... |
Specialist | |
| 2009 |
Modern FamilyThe Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into... |
Fergus | |
| 2009 |
The Boat That RockedWhen a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to... |
Angus | |
| 2009 |
Flight of the Conchords: On AirBehind the scenes look at the cult comedy series about Kiwi folk musicians Bret and Jemaine trying to make it... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Yes ManCarl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant:... |
Norman | |
| 2008 |
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!Rhys Darby Live – Imagine That! is Rhys’ first stand-up DVD and was filmed in early 2008 in Los Angeles. |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Yo Gabba Gabba!Yo Gabba Gabba! is an American children's television show that airs on the Nick Jr. cable network in the United... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Phineas and FerbEach day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister,... |
Lomond (voice) | |
| 2007 |
Flight of the ConchordsThe trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City... |
Murray Hewitt | |
| 2006 |
Thank God You're HereEach episode involves performers walking through a door into an unknown situation, greeted by the line "Thank God you're here!".... |
Unknown character | |
| 2005 |
How I Met Your MotherA father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best... |
Hamish | |
| 2004 |
The Venture Bros.Hank and Dean Venture, with their father Doctor Venture and faithful bodyguard Brock Samson, go on wild adventures facing megalomaniacs,... |
H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice) | |
| 2003 |
QIComedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'. |
Self | |
| 1999 |
SpongeBob SquarePantsDeep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob... |
Krabby Patty (voice) | |
| 1996 |
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
The X-FilesThe exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena.... |
Guy Mann | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Tag Tuckerburg (voice) | |
| TBA |
Grace PeriodA young woman decides to freeze her eggs with a doctor's help but complications arise when she meets her ideal... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
What NowA burned-out snack bar CEO and a canceled TV host collide at a desert wellness retreat. Fueled by breast milk... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Song of the BigfootAn uplifting tale about three lovably quirky Bigfoot seekers who become desperately lost in the wilderness and are thrust into... |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Rhys Darby?
Rhys Darby is best known for his roles in 'What We Do in the Shadows', 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', and 'Flight of the Conchords'.
Rhys Darby has received several nominations for his work in comedy and television but has not won major awards such as an Oscar.
Rhys Darby made his film debut in 'The Insatiable Moon' in 2010, which showcased his unique comedic style.
His role in 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014) significantly increased his visibility and popularity in the film industry.
Rhys Darby has three children, though their names are not publicly disclosed.
Rhys Darby's estimated net worth is reported to be around $3 million, primarily from his acting and comedy career.
A notable milestone in Rhys Darby's career was his role in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', which was a major box office success.
Yes, Rhys Darby has appeared in various television shows, including 'Flight of the Conchords' and 'The X-Files', showcasing his comedic talent.