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Bret McKenzie
Bret McKenzie
Age 50 years (Jun 29, 1976)
Birthplace Wellington, New Zealand
Movies 11
TV Shows 6

Bret McKenzie

Bret McKenzie is a top-billed New Zealand actor who has turned recognition into a durable career rather than a moment. The filmography holds 17 credits across film and television. Among everything on the list, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' reached the widest audience by some distance. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' is close behind in visibility. Most of the work sits in adventure. He won the Academy Award for 'Man or Muppet'.
Bret McKenzie is a top-billed New Zealand actor who has turned recognition into a durable career rather than a moment. The filmography holds 17 credits across film and television. Among everything on the list, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' reached the widest audience by some distance. 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' is close behind in visibility. Most of the work sits in adventure. He won the Academy Award for 'Man or Muppet'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bret McKenzie and where are they from?
Bret McKenzie is 50 years old, born on June 29, 1976 in Wellington, New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of Bret McKenzie?
Bret McKenzie is best known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
How many movies has Bret McKenzie been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Bret McKenzie has appeared in 9 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Bret McKenzie's first movie?
The career of Bret McKenzie began with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
What is Bret McKenzie's most recent movie or series?
Bret McKenzie's most recent release is New Zealand Spy, which premiered on April 29, 2026.
What TV shows has Bret McKenzie appeared in?
On television, Bret McKenzie has appeared in The Simpsons, Flight of the Conchords, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan.
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Bret McKenzie
Bret McKenzie
1976-06-29 · Wellington, New Zealand

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie (born 29 June 1976 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a comedian, actor, musician and producer, best known for being one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords along with Jemaine Clement. In the 2000s, the duo's comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then an oft-lauded American television series, which aired for two seasons on HBO. Active since 1998, the duo released their most recent comedy special, Live in London, in 2018.

Primarily a musician, McKenzie has worked as a songwriter and music supervisor for film and television since the 2010s. He served as music supervisor for two Muppet films, The Muppets (2011) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014), the former of which won him an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "Man or Muppet". In the 2000s, McKenzie was part of reggae fusion band The Black Seeds and Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, and, in the 2010s, he began performing solo material. His debut album Songs Without Jokes was released in August 2022.

As an actor, he portrayed elves in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies: in the first he remained unnamed with fans naming him Figwit, a character originally cast as an extra who gained attention thanks to the trilogy's fan community. He later appears in The Hobbit as Lindir, a minor character who originally appears in the book of The Fellowship of the Ring.

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