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. 리스 다비(1974년생, New Zealand) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 쥬만지: 새로운 세계, 예스맨, 건즈 아킴보가 있으며, 그 외에도 심슨 가족, 모던 패밀리, 밥스 버거스, 엑스 파일, 피니와 퍼브, 내가 그녀를 만났을 때, 스타 트렉: 스트레인지 뉴 월드, 양탐정 릴리, 위 베어 베어스: 곰 브라더스, 빅 시티 그린, Hot in Cleveland, 프린세스 스타의 모험일기 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 특히 2026년에는 양탐정 릴리에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2027년 가토에서 Focaccia (voice) 역을 맡았다. 2027년 코코멜론: 더 무비에서 Lefty (voice) 역을 맡았다. 2026년 쥬만지: 오픈 월드에서 Nigel Billingsley 역을 맡았다.