Cast & creator
Rhys Darby
Best known for The Simpsons, Modern Family, The X-Files
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.
Also known as: ریس داربی
50
film credits
74
television credits
117
1989–2027 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (124)
Showing 124 of 124 credits
The Simpsons
Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
1989
Modern Family
Fergus
2009
The X-Files
Guy Mann
1993
How I Met Your Mother
Hamish
2005
Bob's Burgers
(voice)
2011Bob's Burgers
Duncan (voice)
2011
Phineas and Ferb
Lomond (voice)
2007
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
2013
QI
Self
2003
We Bare Bears
Kyle (voice)
2015
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Trelane
2022
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Eddie (voice)
2015
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996
Fresh Off the Boat
Tony Wonder
2015
After Midnight
Self
2024
Hot in Cleveland
Jack
2010
The Last Leg
Self
2013
Love, Death & Robots
Father Maguire
2019
Big City Greens
Lifeguard (voice)
2018
The Great North
Denny Snowflake (voice)
2021
We Baby Bears
Craig / Cabbage (voice)
2022We Baby Bears
Craig (voice)
2022
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Uncle Deckard
2012
Life in Pieces
Teddy
2015
Angie Tribeca
Dr. Helm
2016
The Sheep Detectives
Wool-Eyes (voice)
2026
Kiff
Trollie (voice)
2023
The Venture Bros.
H.E.L.P.eR. MOD-2 (voice)
2004
Monsters at Work
Roger Rogers (voice)
2021
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Charles
2017
Milo Murphy's Law
King Pistashion (voice)
2016
Sweet Tooth
Hazmat #2
2021
SpongeBob SquarePants
Krabby Patty (voice)
1999
Home Economics
Monroe Davies
2021
Flight of the Conchords
Murray Hewitt
2007
Curses!
Stanley (voice)
2023
Dr. Ken
Charles Evans
2015
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Nigel
2017
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Coran (voice)
2016
Night Court
Alistair
2023
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
2018
Infinity Train
Randall / Balloon Randall (voice)
2019
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
Happy Sedengry (voice)
2018
Our Flag Means Death
Stede Bonnet
2022
Trolls
Bibbly (voice)
2016
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
2015
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Stevahn Rabren
2016
The Millers
Martin
2013
Single Parents
Dr. Biscuits
2018
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007
Chibiverse
Perry the Platypus (voice)
2022
The Jim Jefferies Show
Jacko
2017
Jumanji: The Next Level
Nigel Billingsley
2019
Royal Crackers
Jonathan (voice)
2023
Carmen Sandiego
Neal the Eel (voice)
2019
Wrecked
Steve
2016
Yes Man
Norman
2008
Mike Tyson Mysteries
Terry (voice)
2014
Wellington Paranormal
Anton
2018
Arthur Christmas
Lead Elf (voice)
2011
Love Hurts
Kippy Betts
2025
Pacific Rim: The Black
Bunyip
2021
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Hypno-Potamus (voice)
2022
Thank God You're Here
2006
Next Goal Wins
Rhys Marlin
2023
Jumanji: Open World
Nigel Billingsley
2026
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Psycho Sam
2016
That Christmas
Mr. McNutt (voice)
2024
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Panellist
2019
What We Do in the Shadows
Anton - Werewolf
2014
Guns Akimbo
Glenjamin
2020
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
Trollie (voice)
2025
The Boat That Rocked
Angus
2009
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Master of Games (voice)
2019
It's a Date
Craig
2013
100% Wolf
Foxwell Cripp (voice)
2020
Patriot Brains
Contestant
2021
Badjelly
Binklebonk (voice)
2025
Bear Grylls is Running Wild
Self
2026
Rhett & Link's Wonderhole
Narrator (voice)
2024
Little Lorraine
Tim
2026
The Z-Suite
Bennet Buffy
2025
The Aquabats! Super Show!
Shark Fighter
2012
How to Be a Gentleman
Mike
2011
The Big Fib
C.L.I.V.E.
2020
CoComelon: The Movie
Lefty (voice)
2027Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia
Self
2016
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
Happy Sedengry (voice)
2020
Killing Hasselhoff
Fish
2017
Hoff Roading
Self
2025
Glenn & Mick's Celebrity Intervention
Special Guest
2026
The Masked Singer NZ
2021
Relax, I'm from the Future
Casper
2023
Mosley
Deaver (voice)
2019
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
Self
2025
The Lost Tiger
Plato (voice)
2025
Coming & Going
Lee
2011
Uproar
Brother Madigan
2023
Missing Christmas
Mayor Dennis Gob (voice)
2012
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
Self
2009What Now?
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
Self
2021Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
Writer
2021
Love Birds
Doug
2011
The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
Narrator (voice)
2024
The Aquabats! RadVentures!
Shark Fighter
2019
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan
2020Song of the Bigfoot
Diagnosis: Death
Specialist
2010
Short Poppies
Various characters
2014
It's Rhys Darby Night!
Self
2011It's Rhys Darby Night!
Writer
2011
Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
Self
2017Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
Director
2017Rhys Darby: I'm A Fighter Jet
Writer
2017
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
Self
2008Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
Writer
2008
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Self
2012Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Writer
2012
Word of Mouth
Womter (voice)
2024Grace Period
Rhys Darby: 25 Years
Self
2026Rhys Darby: 25 Years
Writer
2026
Peacock Season
Galtrex Guy
2010