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Rhys Darby Biography

Birth Name:Rhys Darby

Birth Place:New Zealand

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was a soldier in the New Zealand Army for three years
Graduated from the University of Canterbury, where he formed the comedy duo Rhysently Granted with Grant Lobban
Founded the talent agency Awesomeness International with his wife, Rosie Carnahan Darby
Has been doing stand-up comedy for more than 15 years, utilizing sound effects and characterizations as part of his routines
Best known for his role as Murray Hewitt in "Flight of the Conchords" and as Norman in "Yes Man․"
He played the same role, Murray Hewitt, in both the U․S․ TV series and the BBC Radio Show of "Flight of the Conchords․"
Has released two stand-up DVDs, "Imagine That!" and "Rhys Darby Night!," as well as the novel "This Way to Spaceship․"

2008INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series: nominated
2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series: winner
2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
2022Jury Prize-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Steaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated