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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.
Rhys Darby
Darwin
for Darwin in THE WILD THORNBERRYS (LIVE ACTION MOVIE)
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The Thornberry Family is not quite so-average. They travel all around the world in a caravan, because the father, Nigel, is a nature show host and the mother, Marianne, runs the camera. They have three kids: The eldest daughter, Debbie, who is emo and cynical because she wants to live a "normal" life; their youngest adopted son, Donnie, who was raised in the wild; and the middle child, Eliza. They also adopted a chimp named Darwin, who grew up in a condo with other humans. One day, Eliza rescues a warthog from a trap that turned to be a shaman in disguise. As a token of his gratitude, he gives the ability to talk to animals. As long as she keeps it secret. When a threat ensues upon the family, Eliza must wonder if she should admit she has a power.
