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Although his elf role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was only a brief silent cameo, his attractive character was noticed by female fans, who made him a minor Internet celebrity, and dubbed his character "Figwit" (short for "Frodo is great...who is THAT?!?"). When this came to the attention of director Peter Jackson... See more trivia »

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Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie
in New Zealand
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2014 The Hobbit: There and Back Again (post-production)
Lindir
 
2013 Austenland
Martin
 
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Lindir
 
2012 Two Little Boys
Nige
 
2012 Outback
Hamish (voice)
 
2010 The Simpsons (TV series)
Kurt
– Elementary School Musical (2010) … Kurt (voice)
 
2010 Diagnosis: Death
Dr. Cruise
 
2009 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
Tim's Tennis Double
– Tennis (2009) … Tim's Tennis Double
 
2007-2009 Flight of the Conchords (TV series)
Bret
– Evicted (2009) … Bret
– Wingmen (2009) … Bret
– NewZealandTown (2009) … Bret
– Prime Minister (2009) … Bret
– Love Is a Weapon of Choice (2009) … Bret
See all 22 episodes »
 
2008 The Drinky Crow Show (TV series)
Alien
– Old Girlfriend (2008) … Alien (voice)
– Beer Goggles (2008) … Alien (voice)
 
2004 Futile Attraction
Wickham
 
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Elf Escort
 
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Elf at Council of Elrond (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (12 titles)
2012 The Pirates! Band of Misfits (writer: "I'm Not Crying")
 
2011 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Round Nine: The Results (2011) (writer: "Life's a Happy Song")
 
2011 The Muppets (writer: "Life's a Happy Song", "Me Party", "Let's Talk About Me", "Man or Muppet", "Life's a Happy Song Finale")
 
2010 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Elementary School Musical (2010) (music: "Medium T-Shirt", "Meal Lady", "We Never Do That", "Artists", "Artists Reprise", "Playing Guitars")
 
2010 Naruto: The Abridged Comedy Fandub Spoof Series Show (TV series)
– Bowie no jutsu! (2010) (writer: "Bowie" - uncredited)
 
2007-2009 Flight of the Conchords (TV series)
– Love Is a Weapon of Choice (2009) (writer: "I Met a New Girl", "Epileptic Dogs", "Love is a Weapon of Choice" / performer: "I Met a New Girl", "Epileptic Dogs", "Love is a Weapon of Choice")
– Unnatural Love (2009) (writer: "Too Many Dicks on the Dance Floor", "Carol Brown aka Choir of Ex-Girlfriends" / performer: "Too Many Dicks on the Dance Floor", "Carol Brown aka Choir of Ex-Girlfriends")
– Murray Takes It to the Next Level (2009) (writer: "I Like to Rock the Party", "Dream", "Friends" / performer: "I Like to Rock the Party", "Dream", "Friends")
– Tough Brets (2009) (writer: "Rap is not very good", "Hurt Feelings rap", "Hurt Feelings reprise", "Stay Cool" / performer: "Rap is not very good", "Hurt Feelings rap", "Hurt Feelings reprise", "Stay Cool")
– A New Cup (2009) (writer: "Robots", "Sugar Lumps", "You don't have to be a Prostitute" / performer: "Robots", "Sugar Lumps", "You don't have to be a Prostitute")
See all 18 episodes »
 
2008 Chuck (TV series)
– Chuck Versus the First Date (2008) (writer: "Foux Du Fafa" - uncredited)
 
2007 Backstage Pass (TV series)
– Flight of the Conchords (2007) (writer: "Business Time", "Jenny", "Boom", "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room", "Think About It" / performer: "Business Time", "Jenny", "Boom", "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room", "Think About It")
 
2005-2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
– Episode dated 19 June 2007 (2007) (writer: "Ladies of the World" / performer: "Ladies of the World")
– Episode dated 9 September 2005 (2005) (writer: "Business Time" / performer: "Business Time")
 
2007 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
– Episode dated 11 June 2007 (2007) (writer: "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room" / performer: "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room")
 
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
– Episode #2.2 (2005) (writer: "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros" / performer: "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros")
 
2005 One Night Stand (TV series)
– Flight of the Conchords (2005) (writer: "Jenny", "Albi", "Think About It", "Hiphopopotoamus vs. Rhymenoceros", "Business Time", "Boom", "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room" / performer: "Jenny", "Albi", "Think About It", "Hiphopopotoamus vs. Rhymenoceros", "Business Time", "Boom", "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room")
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
2010 Bret and Jemaine's Announcement (short)
 
2007-2009 Flight of the Conchords (TV series)
– Evicted (2009) (creator / written by)
– Wingmen (2009) (creator / written by)
– NewZealandTown (2009) (creator)
– Prime Minister (2009) (creator / written by)
– Love Is a Weapon of Choice (2009) (creator)
See all 22 episodes »
 
2006 Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (TV movie)
 
2005 One Night Stand (TV series)
– Flight of the Conchords (2005) (writer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (4 titles)
2014 The Muppets... Again! (music supervisor) (filming)
 
2011 The Muppets (music supervisor)
 
2010 The Simpsons (TV series) (songs: music by - 1 episode)
– Elementary School Musical (2010) (songs: music by)
 
2007-2009 Flight of the Conchords (TV series) (composer: theme music - 22 episodes)
– Evicted (2009) (composer: theme music)
– Wingmen (2009) (composer: theme music)
– NewZealandTown (2009) (composer: theme music)
– Prime Minister (2009) (composer: theme music)
– Love Is a Weapon of Choice (2009) (composer: theme music)
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Show ShowComposer (4 titles)
2007-2009 Flight of the Conchords (TV series)
– Evicted (2009)
– Wingmen (2009)
– NewZealandTown (2009)
– Prime Minister (2009)
– Love Is a Weapon of Choice (2009)
See all 22 episodes »
 
2006 Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (TV movie)
 
2006 Sheep Man (short)
 
2005 One Night Stand (TV series)
– Flight of the Conchords (2005)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
Flight of the Conchords (TV series) (co-executive producer - 12 episodes, 2007) (executive producer - 10 episodes, 2008-2009)
– Evicted (2009) (executive producer)
– Wingmen (2009) (executive producer)
– NewZealandTown (2009) (executive producer)
– Prime Minister (2009) (executive producer)
– Love Is a Weapon of Choice (2009) (executive producer)
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2006 Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (TV movie) (producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2002 Tongan Ninja (kitchen choreographer)
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
2012 The 84th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Original Song
 
2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– The Lonely Scent of a Lean Cuisine (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 MSN Exclusives (TV series)
Himself
 
2010 Bret and Jemaine's Announcement (short)
Himself
 
2009 Bro'Town (TV series)
Himself
– Apocalypse Ow (2009) … Himself (voice)
 
2009 Flight of the Conchords: On Air (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 Largo
Himself
 
2007 Backstage Pass (TV series)
Himself
– Flight of the Conchords (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.2 (2005) … Himself (as Flight of the Conchords)
 
2005 One Night Stand (TV series)
Himself
– Flight of the Conchords (2005) … Himself (as Flight of the Conchords)
 
2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Just for Laughs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 December 2004 (2004) … Himself (as Flight of the Conchords)
 
2004 Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! (documentary)
Figwit
 
2004 Stand Up! (TV series)
Himself - Flight of the Conchords
– Episode #1.10 (2004) … Himself - Flight of the Conchords
– Episode #1.9 (2004) … Himself - Flight of the Conchords
– Episode #1.8 (2004) … Himself - Flight of the Conchords
– Episode #1.7 (2004) … Himself - Flight of the Conchords
– Episode #1.4 (2004) … Himself - Flight of the Conchords
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Together with Jemaine Clement, performs as "Flight of the Conchords", an acoustic guitar-backed folk/comedy duo. They have released a live concert CD and are touring in Europe in the Summer of 2004. See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Flight of the Conchords

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Although his elf role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was only a brief silent cameo, his attractive character was noticed by female fans, who made him a minor Internet celebrity, and dubbed his character "Figwit" (short for "Frodo is great...who is THAT?!?"). When this came to the attention of director Peter Jackson... See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer