Rhys Darby
Mar 21, 1974 (52)
New Zealand
32 Movies
48 Series
Rhys Darby is an internationally recognized New Zealand actor. He is widely known for 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', playing Nigel Billingsley. his filmography also includes 'Jumanji: The Next Level'.
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32Movies
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Rhys Darby
32 Movies
48 Series
Rhys Darby is an internationally recognized New Zealand actor. He is widely known for 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', playing Nigel Billingsley. his filmography also includes 'Jumanji: The Next Level'.
52
Age
32
Movies
48
Series
Movies
The Sheep Detectives
2026
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
Trolls
2016
Yes Man
2008
Jumanji: Open World
2026
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016
What We Do in the Shadows
2014
Arthur Christmas
2011
Love Hurts
2025
Coming & Going
2011
Guns Akimbo
2020
That Christmas
2024
CoComelon: The Movie
2027
Next Goal Wins
2023
The Boat That Rocked
2009
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022
The Lost Tiger
2025
Mosley
2019
100% Wolf
2020
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
2025
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
2020
Relax, I'm from the Future
2023
Killing Hasselhoff
2017
Love Birds
2011
Uproar
2023
Diagnosis: Death
2010
TV Shows
Voltron: Legendary Defender
2016
Wrecked
2016
Flight of the Conchords
2007
Curses!
2023
Our Flag Means Death
2022
Badjelly
2025
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
2018
How to Be a Gentleman
2011
Monsters at Work
2021
Short Poppies
2014
Kiff
2023
The Z-Suite
2025
Life in Pieces
2015
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Infinity Train
2019
Chibiverse
2022
Carmen Sandiego
2019
The Great North
2021
Bob's Burgers
2011
A Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
Single Parents
2018
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2018
We Bare Bears
2015
Sweet Tooth
2021
Dr. Ken
2015
We Baby Bears
2022
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
Angie Tribeca
2016
Pacific Rim: The Black
2021
Wellington Paranormal
2018
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CoComelon: The Movie
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2027
Film
Jumanji: Open World
Nigel Billingsley
2026
Film
The Sheep Detectives
Wool-Eyes (voice)
2026
Film
Little Lorraine
Tim
2026
Film
The Lost Tiger
Plato (voice)
2025
Film
Love Hurts
Kippy Betts
2025
Film
The Z-Suite
Bennet Buffy
2025
TV
Kiff Lore of the Ring Light
Trollie (voice)
2025
Film
Badjelly
Binklebonk (voice)
2025–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rhys Darby and where are they from?
Rhys Darby is 52 years old, born on March 21, 1974 in New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of Rhys Darby?
Rhys Darby is best known for roles in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, Yes Man.
How many movies has Rhys Darby been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Rhys Darby has appeared in 39 movies and 69 TV shows.
What was Rhys Darby's first movie?
The career of Rhys Darby began with Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! (2008).
What is Rhys Darby's most recent movie or series?
Rhys Darby's most recent release is The Sheep Detectives, which premiered on April 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Rhys Darby appeared in?
On television, Rhys Darby has appeared in The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother, Love, Death & Robots, The X-Files.
Does Rhys Darby have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rhys Darby's upcoming work includes: Jumanji: Open World (2026), CoComelon: The Movie (2027).
Rhys Darby
1974-03-21 · New Zealand
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.