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Bret McKenzie(I)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Composer
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Bret McKenzie at an event for The Muppets (2011)
Obsessed with the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.
Play trailer2:06
Austenland (2013)
17 Videos
62 Photos
Bret McKenzie was born on 29 June 1976 in New Zealand. He is a writer and actor, known for Flight of the Conchords (2007), The Muppets (2011) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014). He has been married to Hannah Clarke since 18 March 2009. They have three children.
BornJune 29, 1976
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BornJune 29, 1976
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 12 wins & 26 nominations total

Photos62

Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in One Night Stand (2005)
Bret McKenzie in Conan (2010)
Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Bret McKenzie in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Rhys Darby, Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Bret McKenzie in Flight of the Conchords (2007)
JJ Feild and Bret McKenzie in Austenland (2013)
Keri Russell and Bret McKenzie in Austenland (2013)

Known for:

Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Flight of the Conchords
8.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Amy Adams, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Jason Segel, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, Rowlf, Eric Jacobson, and The Muppets in The Muppets (2011)
The Muppets
7.1
  • Music Department(uncredited)
  • 2011
Bill Barretta, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, and Eric Jacobson in Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
Muppets Most Wanted
6.4
  • Music Department
  • 2014
Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
9.0
  • Elf Escort
  • 2003

Credits

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Writer

  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Live in London (2018)
    Flight of the Conchords: Live in London
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Bret and Jemaine's Announcement (2010)
    Bret and Jemaine's Announcement
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Flight of the Conchords (2007)
    Flight of the Conchords
    • created by
    • written by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2009
  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (2006)
    Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey
    • written by
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • One Night Stand (2005)
    One Night Stand
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2005

Actor

  • Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016)
    Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
    • Huck
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Ladies of the World (2014)
    Flight of the Conchords: Ladies of the World
    • Bret McKenzie
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Keri Russell in Austenland (2013)
    Austenland
    • Martin
    • 2013
  • Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
    • Lindir
    • 2012
  • Two Little Boys (2012)
    Two Little Boys
    • Nige
    • 2012
  • The Koala Kid (2012)
    The Koala Kid
    • Hamish (voice)
    • 2012
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    • Kurt (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Diagnosis: Death (2009)
    Diagnosis: Death
    • Dr. Cruise
    • 2009
  • Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
    Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
    • Tim's Tennis Double
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Flight of the Conchords (2007)
    Flight of the Conchords
    • Bret
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2009
  • The Drinky Crow Show (2007)
    The Drinky Crow Show
    • Alien (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2008
  • Pantsed
    • Date
    • Short
    • 2008
  • Futile Attraction (2004)
    Futile Attraction
    • Wickham
    • 2004
  • Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    • Elf Escort
    • 2003
  • Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and John Rhys-Davies in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    • Figwit (uncredited)
    • 2001

Composer

  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Live in London (2018)
    Flight of the Conchords: Live in London
    • Composer
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • Sainsbury's: The Greatest Gift (2016)
    Sainsbury's: The Greatest Gift
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2016
  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Ladies of the World (2014)
    Flight of the Conchords: Ladies of the World
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Flight of the Conchords (2007)
    Flight of the Conchords
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2009
  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (2006)
    Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey
    • Composer
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • Sheep Man
    • Composer
    • Short
    • 2006
  • One Night Stand (2005)
    One Night Stand
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2005
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Videos17

Taika Look at the Waititi Way
Clip 4:10
Taika Look at the Waititi Way
"What are my chances?" from Diagnosis: Death
Clip 0:49
"What are my chances?" from Diagnosis: Death
The Buzz: Flight of the Conchords
Clip 2:21
The Buzz: Flight of the Conchords
Theatrical Trailer
Trailer 2:06
Theatrical Trailer
Diagnosis: Death - Trailer #2
Trailer 2:00
Diagnosis: Death - Trailer #2
Diagnosis: Death
Trailer 2:04
Diagnosis: Death
Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever
Trailer 2:28
Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever
Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever
Trailer 2:28
Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever
Koala Kid
Trailer 1:59
Koala Kid
Flight of the Concords : Season Two
Trailer 0:33
Flight of the Concords : Season Two
Flight of the Conchords: The Complete First Season
Trailer 1:54
Flight of the Conchords: The Complete First Season
Flight Of The Conchords: Season 1
Trailer 1:53
Flight Of The Conchords: Season 1

Personal details

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    • The Black Seeds
  • Alternative names
    • Bret
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • June 29, 1976
    • New Zealand
  • Spouse
    • Hannah ClarkeMarch 18, 2009 - present (3 children)
  • Parents
    • Peter McKenzie
  • Other works
    Performs as a member of "The Black Seeds", a "Pacifican blend" rock band.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Son of actor Peter McKenzie, who plays Elendil in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
  • Quotes
    The 'Muppets' were a very big part of my childhood, and 'Flight of the Conchords' definitely has elements of the 'Muppets' in it, specifically the way we mixed music and comedy.
  • Trademarks
      Curly black hair

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