Actor
Rhys Darby
- Born: 21 March 1974, Wellington, New Zealand
- Estimated net worth: $3 million
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…
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About 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 improvisational skills and has a reputation for bringing humor to both film and television.
- Born
- 21 March 1974, Wellington, New Zealand
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Claire Darby (2007-present)
- Children
- 3 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Robin Darby, John Darby
- Estimated net worth
- $3 million
Fun facts about Rhys Darby
- Rhys Darby was a member of the New Zealand comedy troupe 'The Flight of the Conchords' before gaining fame as an actor.
- He has a background in stand-up comedy and has performed in various comedy festivals around the world.
Famous Rhys Darby quotes
“I’m not a monster, I’m just a little misunderstood.”
“You know, we could just hang out and have a good time.”
“I’ll be your best friend, but not your only one.”
Rhys Darby filmography
Cast (118)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | CoComelon: The Movie Movie | Lefty (voice) | |
| 2026 | Jumanji: Open World Movie | Nigel Billingsley | |
| 2026 | Rhys Darby: 25 Years Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2026 | Regular Show: The Lost Tapes TV | Toby Tilapia (voice) | 9.6 |
| 2026 | The Sheep Detectives Movie | Wool-Eyes (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2026 | Bear Grylls is Running Wild TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2026 | Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention TV | Special Guest | |
| 2026 | Little Lorraine Movie | Tim | 6.6 |
| 2025 | Hoff Roading TV | Self | |
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke Movie | Self | 9.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lost Tiger Movie | Plato (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2025 | Love Hurts Movie | Kippy Betts | 5.7 |
| 2025 | The Z-Suite TV | Bennet Buffy | 7.0 |
| 2025 | Kiff Lore of the Ring Light Movie | Trollie (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2025 | Badjelly TV | Binklebonk (voice) | 9.5 |
| 2024 | That Christmas Movie | Mr. McNutt (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2024 | Rhett & Link's Wonderhole TV | Narrator (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2024 | Word of Mouth Movie | Womter (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2024 | The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge TV | Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins Movie | Rhys Marlin | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Curses! TV | Stanley (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Uproar Movie | Brother Madigan | 5.9 |
| 2023 | Relax, I'm from the Future Movie | Casper | 5.9 |
| 2023 | Royal Crackers TV | Jonathan (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Kiff TV | Trollie (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2023 | Night Court TV | Alistair | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie Movie | Hypno-Potamus (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2022 | Chibiverse TV | Perry the Platypus (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds TV | Trelane | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Our Flag Means Death TV | Stede Bonnet | 7.5 |
| 2022 | We Baby Bears TV | Craig / Cabbage (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2022 | We Baby Bears TV | Craig (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Monsters at Work TV | Roger Rogers (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2021 | Sweet Tooth TV | Hazmat #2 | 7.7 |
| 2021 | The Masked Singer NZ TV | Unknown character | |
| 2021 | Home Economics TV | Monroe Davies | 6.6 |
| 2021 | Patriot Brains TV | Contestant | 5.0 |
| 2021 | Pacific Rim: The Black TV | Bunyip | 8.2 |
| 2021 | The Great North TV | Denny Snowflake (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2020 | The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! Movie | Happy Sedengry (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2020 | 100% Wolf Movie | Foxwell Cripp (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2020 | Rhys Darby: Big in Japan TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2020 | The Big Fib TV | C.L.I.V.E. | 5.6 |
| 2020 | Guns Akimbo Movie | Glenjamin | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level Movie | Nigel Billingsley | 6.9 |
| 2019 | Mosley Movie | Deaver (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2019 | The Aquabats! RadVentures! TV | Shark Fighter | |
| 2019 | Infinity Train TV | Randall / Balloon Randall (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Panellist | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans Movie | Master of Games (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots TV | Father Maguire | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Carmen Sandiego TV | Neal the Eel (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Single Parents TV | Dr. Biscuits | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV | Hypno-Potamus (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal TV | Anton | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Big City Greens TV | Lifeguard (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2018 | The Boss Baby: Back in Business TV | Happy Sedengry (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Movie | Nigel | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Killing Hasselhoff Movie | Fish | 4.5 |
| 2017 | The Jim Jefferies Show TV | Jacko | 6.6 |
| 2017 | A Series of Unfortunate Events TV | Charles | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Trolls Movie | Bibbly (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law TV | King Pistashion (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Wrecked TV | Steve | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Voltron: Legendary Defender TV | Coran (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ TV | Stevahn Rabren | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie | Psycho Sam | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca TV | Dr. Helm | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Dr. Ken TV | Charles Evans | 5.6 |
| 2015 | Life in Pieces TV | Teddy | 7.2 |
| 2015 | We Bare Bears TV | Kyle (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2015 | The Weekly with Charlie Pickering TV | Unknown character | 4.7 |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat TV | Tony Wonder | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil TV | Eddie (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2014 | Mike Tyson Mysteries TV | Terry (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Short Poppies TV | Various characters | 6.4 |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows Movie | Anton - Werewolf | 7.5 |
| 2013 | @midnight with Chris Hardwick TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2013 | The Millers TV | Martin | 5.8 |
| 2013 | It's a Date TV | Craig | 6.3 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2012 | Missing Christmas Movie | Mayor Dennis Gob (voice) | |
| 2012 | Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Uncle Deckard | 6.4 |
| 2012 | The Aquabats! Super Show! TV | Shark Fighter | 7.5 |
| 2011 | It's Rhys Darby Night! Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2011 | Arthur Christmas Movie | Lead Elf (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2011 | How to Be a Gentleman TV | Mike | 4.4 |
| 2011 | Coming & Going Movie | Lee | 4.9 |
| 2011 | Love Birds Movie | Doug | 5.9 |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers TV | (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers TV | Duncan (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Peacock Season Movie | Galtrex Guy | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland TV | Jack | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Diagnosis: Death Movie | Specialist | 4.5 |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Fergus | 7.9 |
| 2009 | The Boat That Rocked Movie | Angus | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Flight of the Conchords: On Air Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 2008 | Yes Man Movie | Norman | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2007 | Yo Gabba Gabba! TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb TV | Lomond (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords TV | Murray Hewitt | 8.0 |
| 2006 | Thank God You're Here TV | Unknown character | 6.4 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Hamish | 8.1 |
| 2004 | The Venture Bros. TV | H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2003 | QI TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants TV | Krabby Patty (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1993 | The X-Files TV | Guy Mann | 8.4 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Tag Tuckerburg (voice) | 8.0 |
| TBA | What Now? Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Song of the Bigfoot Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Grace Period Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (7)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rhys Darby: 25 Years Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.2 |
| 2021 | Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2017 | Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | It's Rhys Darby Night! Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.0 |
| 2008 | Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.3 |
Latest releases
- Rhys Darby: 25 Years2026 / TMDB 5.2
- The Sheep Detectives2026 / TMDB 7.9
- Little Lorraine2026 / TMDB 6.6
- Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke2025 / TMDB 9.0
- The Lost Tiger2025 / TMDB 6.6
- Love Hurts2025 / TMDB 5.7
Questions about Rhys Darby
What are some of Rhys Darby's most notable roles?
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'.
Has Rhys Darby won any awards?
Rhys Darby has received several nominations for his work in comedy and television but has not won major awards such as an Oscar.
What was Rhys Darby's first film?
Rhys Darby made his film debut in 'The Insatiable Moon' in 2010, which showcased his unique comedic style.
Which film brought Rhys Darby mainstream recognition?
His role in 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014) significantly increased his visibility and popularity in the film industry.
How many children does Rhys Darby have?
Rhys Darby has three children, though their names are not publicly disclosed.
What is Rhys Darby's estimated net worth?
Rhys Darby's estimated net worth is reported to be around $3 million, primarily from his acting and comedy career.
What is a milestone in Rhys Darby's filmography?
A notable milestone in Rhys Darby's career was his role in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', which was a major box office success.
Is Rhys Darby involved in television as well?
Yes, Rhys Darby has appeared in various television shows, including 'Flight of the Conchords' and 'The X-Files', showcasing his comedic talent.