Rhys Darby
Rhys Darby is a talented New Zealand comedian and actor, recognized for his unique brand of humor and energetic performances. He gained international fame through his role as Murray Hewitt on the TV series 'Flight of the Conchords' and has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'What We Do in the Shadows.' Darby is known for his improvisational skills and engaging stage presence.
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Rhys Darby describes John Clarke as the opening act of the New Zealand comedy industry.
New doco by John Clarke’s daughter finally brings Fred Dagg home
New Zealand· 2025-12-20
Hasselhoff said he was thrilled the series was back on track after taking a road trip through New Zealand with Rhys Darby.
Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’: Some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review - RNZ responds; Sky inks news rugby rights deal; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for saleNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Rhys Darby played the hapless agent in the TV show Flight Of The Conchords.
Flight of the Conchords star on new solo album, band revival, working for movies and TV
Australia· 2025-08-20
Rhys Darby plays Byron, an eccentric toy tycoon in the new season of My Life is Murder.
Unusual suspects: The top talent on Lucy Lawless murder mystery season fiveNew Zealand· 2025-07-26
Rhys Darby is one of the New Zealand performers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025: Everything you need to knowNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Rhys Darby expressed pleasure in showing David Hasselhoff the wonders of Aotearoa during their road trip.
Media Insider: Hollywood legend David Hasselhoff’s Kiwi TV series resurrected after collapse of original production company with millions of dollars of debtNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Rhys Darby’s dancing Roomba vacuum cleaner goes missing and Darby spends a good portion of the show trying to get it back.
The best heckles, riskiest jokes and strangest moments from this year’s comedy festivalAustralia· 2025-04-16
Rhys Darby has just about done it all when it comes to taking his brand worldwide.
On The Up: New Zealand’s five biggest comedy success stories - who are they and where are they now?New Zealand· 2025-04-12
Rhys Darby is a comedian and actor who is returning to live comedy with his show The Legend Returns.
We need to celebrate the complexities of humanity: Rhys DarbyAustralia· 2025-03-26
Rhys Darby is one of the voice talents joining Margolyes in voicing Milligan’s characters.
Mukpuddy co-founder Ryan Cooper on the ‘strange process’ that brought Badjelly to screensNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
