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Rhys Darby
Stand-Up / Sketch Comedy / Other
"...imagine that!"

Male
34 years old
Auckland,
New Zealand



Last Login:7/19/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/rhysdarby  

   Rhys Darby's Comedian Bio
BioStarted making people laugh at school and never really stopped trying despite becoming a soldier in 1991. Left the army in 1994. Went to university in 1995 and become famous for a comedy sketch entitled 'Things Rhys can do.' In 1996 i formed the comedy duo 'Rhysently Granted' with Grant Lobban. We became an overnight sensation in Christchurch after winning an open mic contest at Southern Blues Bar. We went on to entertain the masses at university and the local bohemians at the 'Green Room' performance cafe. We did two international comedy festivals and then i moved up to Auckland. Solo stand-up became my thing but i put a spin on it by being very physical on stage and using my theatrical strengths in mime and sound effects to tell stories by acting them out. In 2002 I moved to the UK to see how my act would go down there...
Websiterhysdarby.com; comedybox.tv
InfluencesLife on Earth
MembersRhys Darby, Bill Napier, Ron Taylor, Steve Wittle, Bryan Nesbitt, Murray Hewitt, Norman Stokes
TV Shows2007 - Flight of the Conchords (HBO)
2007 - The Comedy Store (Paramount)
2006 - The Slammer (BBC1)
2006 - Comedy Gala (TVNZ)
2006 - Raymann is Laat (Dutch TV)
2006 - Mighty Truck of Stuff (BBC2)
2006 - And another thing... (ITV4)
2005 - Mighty Truck of Stuff (CBBC)
2005 - The Best of Reading Comedy Tent (ITV1)
2005 - The Comedy Store (Paramount)
2005 - Whos ya mate? (TVNZ)
2005 - 100 Greatest Cartoons ever (Channel 4)
2003 - Presenter, Weekend Backchat (Game Nation, Sky)
2003 - Presenter, Back Chat (Game Nation, Sky)
2003 - Raymann is Laat (Dutch TV)
2002 - Comedy Gala (TVNZ)
2002 - Billy T James Awards (TVNZ)
2001 - Comedy Gala (TVNZ)
2001 - Billy T James Awards (TVNZ)
2000 - Comedy Gala (TVNZ)
2000 - Pulp Comedy Special (NZ)
1999 - Pulp Comedy (NZ)
FilmsYes Man (coming Dec 2008) The Boat that Rocked (coming May 2009)
AlbumsFlight of the Conchords BBC radio 2 series

    Rhys Darby's Interests
GeneralRobots, Space Ships, Time Machines, Jet Packs, The Future, Mini Subs, Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, Sea Monsters, Giants, fairies, Paranormal Activity, UFOs, Aliens, Indiana Jones, James Bond, WW2, Vietnam, Helicopters (mostly Hueys), Fighter Planes (mostly WW2 ones), The Red Baron, Lazer guns, Free Style Dancing, Hard Rock, Surfing, Frizby, BBQs, Cold beers, Acting, Standup Comedy, Sketch Comedy, and Odd women.
MusicF.O.T.C,The Happy Ending, Tour of Duty soundtrack albums.
Movies"the cat from out of space." have you seen that one? i even have the 3D reels for my viewmaster.
TelevisionAfter School with Olly Olsen, Jase the Ace and Thingee. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Secret Squirrel, The Hillbilly Bears, Atom Ant, Scooby Doo, Battlestar Gallactica, Tour of Duty, Miami Vice, The A team, Chips, Macgyver, Knight Rider, Streethawk, Mash, Mork and Mindy, Fraggle Rock, The Muppet Show, Terry Teo (ah oh ah oh)
BooksTinTin in Tibet.
HeroesSir Edmund Hillary, Steve Irwin

     Rhys Darby's Details
Status:Married
Hometown:Auckland New Zealand
Zodiac Sign:Aries
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Comedian

   Rhys Darby's Schools
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Art Theory
Clubs: Comedy Club
 

1995 to 1998


Rhys Darby's Clips [View All Clips]
Clips: 9 Total Plays: 318542 Plays Today: 43
The sounds of war
The sounds of war rating
The Jetpack
The Jetpack rating
Bill Napier - Kakapo
Bill Napier - Kakapo rating
Bill Napier
Bill Napier rating
Rhys in WW2
Rhys in WW2 rating
Rhys checks mic
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Rhys backstage
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Monsters chase Rhys
Monsters chase Rhys rating
Billy T James Awards 2001
Billy T James Awards 2001 rating
 

   Upcoming Gigs
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Carolines on Broadway New York NY
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
Carolines on Broadway New York NY
Sep 19 2008 10:30P
Carolines on Broadway New York NY
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Carolines on Broadway New York NY
Sep 20 2008 10:30P
Carolines on Broadway New York NY
Sep 21 2008 8:00P
Carolines on Broadway New York NY

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   Rhys Darby's Blurbs
About me:
Hi there. I'm currently on holiday at home in Auckland, NZ. Going back to the US soon to shoot season 2 of Conchords. I am looking forward to my standup DVD coming out on Comedybox label for Warner in October in the UK and Australasia. Would love to perform in every town in the US I have been invited to by my myspace fans, but sadly have not enough time. When i'm not acting i'm doing stand-up comedy . When i'm not doing that i'm going on adventures with my wife Rosie and my son Finn.
Who I'd like to meet:

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Carolines New York @ Carolines

   Rhys Darby's Friend Space (Top 24)
Rhys Darby has 18612 friends.
 Rosie 


 Flight of the Conchords 


 HBO's Flight of the Conchords 


 Kristen Schaal 


 Grant Lobban 


 The Mixis picklet D*T*R 


 ryan D.T.R 


 Dai Henwood 


 Ben Hurley 


 Jamie Bowen 


 Mike Boon 


 what's this? 


 Brett Vincent 


 Carthew 


 Jeremy Elwood 


 richaae C.F.D.T.R 


 James Nokise 


 Brett 


 Jonno 


 Arj Barker 


 Taika 


 Jason John Whitehead 


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Rhys Darby's Friends Comments
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Linda





Jul 19 2008 4:38 PM

OOoOOooOo..back in New Zealand again!!! I am so jealous you lucky bastard!!..and I say that with all the love in my heart..truly...Enjoy!!!!
Carol





Jul 19 2008 4:33 PM

Hello Rhys,
Wishing you a wonderful week and wondering what you and the family are up to?
ox
carol lynn
Hapslappy





Jul 19 2008 2:41 PM

Your character in the show just kills me, thanks for all the laughs!!! ^_^

NEW ZEALAND ROCKS!!!!

(extra exclamation point) ;)
$✜©η∑





Jul 19 2008 2:11 PM

If you say something back that wpuld be so awesome
Bricksy ;





Jul 18 2008 3:06 AM

LOVE YOU!
:: Lady in Red ::





Jul 17 2008 9:45 PM

Rhys Darby is online! Hope youre having a great day!
Yes We Can, Barack the Vote





Jul 17 2008 9:37 PM

I have to say you are one funny Guy.
GIBBY





Jul 17 2008 9:36 PM

your my favorite character on flight of the conchords. You do a very good job at portraying a middle aged white guy.
DangerousLisa





Jul 17 2008 8:09 PM

I am counting the days until your shows at Caroline's...got tix for Sat. late show and Sun. night! Just booked my plane tickets last night, too! Yipee!

Will you be there, Rosie? Some Flight Attendants would love to hang out with you!

Hope you're having a monumentally spectacular week :D
Jennybobenny





Jul 17 2008 8:08 PM

hi Rhys thanks for adding me :)!

wow night rider, chips, mcguyver and fraggle rock you are awesome.

i think i learned all of lifes imprtant lessons from the trash heap :) hope you are doing well! and thankyou for being so great :)!
BB





Jul 17 2008 5:59 PM

You're a legend man (:
<3 leggie blonde.
AshKiN Damavandi





Jul 17 2008 1:21 AM

i have dreams we're swimming through the lock ness and we give each other high fives before we conquest the beast.
midget





Jul 16 2008 11:11 PM

that new nike commercial is super hard
Danielle





Jul 16 2008 11:08 PM

hey! thanks for accepting the add!
You are truely awesome in F.O.T.C!
Write Back! Please :D
-Danielle-
Ricky Danger Advice Site <3





Jul 16 2008 11:08 PM

Hi Rhys =]

Firstly, amazing ad with Roger Federer!

Secondly, have you been offered any film roles? I really see you as an amusing sidekick in an action film (hope you take no offense to that!)

Also, I am waiting for the new series of Conchords like some junkie - tell me it's coming soon please <3
daniel





Jul 16 2008 4:21 PM

Thanx for the add !!
À L'ENFER avec de petites CHIENNES !





Jul 16 2008 2:14 PM

YOUR SO F***EN AWSOME!!!!!!!!! Whoohoo
CELLO!!!





Jul 15 2008 10:23 PM

i had a bugee too
Mugsy





Jul 14 2008 8:43 PM

Ginger balls!!!!!!!!
♥ Ms.Sara Marshall ♥





Jul 13 2008 10:49 PM

Hi Rhys and Rosie!

Photobucket

I hope you're having a lovely day!
miked





Jul 13 2008 10:40 PM

you are a champ
Katie





Jul 13 2008 7:40 PM

Thanks for the add funny man!
ಠ_ಠ





Jul 13 2008 3:12 PM

I love the new commercials you're in with Roger Federer and Nike. :)

I laughed.
Karen