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Jemaine Clement

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Jemaine Clement
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Jemaine Clement was born and raised in Masterton, New Zealand, the oldest of three brothers. His mother is Maori. Clement was educated at Makoura College in Masterton, NZ. He went on to study drama and film at Victoria University of Wellington. Whilst there he met Taika Waititi, and they formed comedy troupes So You're a Man and The Humourbeasts. The Humourbeasts proved popular in New Zealand, touring extensively.

Clement also met Bret McKenzie at Victoria University, and they formed musical-comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. Flight of the Conchords went on to have considerable international success including tours, radio shows and TV spots, culminating in the well-received series Flight of the Conchords (2007). Clement was nominated for an Emmy for his performance in the show.

Film roles followed, including playing Jarrod in Taika Waititi's Eagle vs Shark (2007), Chevalier in Gentlemen Broncos (2009), Kieran in Dinner for Schmucks (2010) and Boris The Animal in the hit sequel Men in Black 3 (2012).
BornJanuary 10, 1974
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BornJanuary 10, 1974
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  • Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys
    • 22 wins & 37 nominations total

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Jemaine Clement and Oliver Bird in Legion (2017)
Jemaine Clement in Legion (2017)
Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, and Flight of the Conchords in One Night Stand (2005)
Jemaine Clement in Brad's Status (2017)
Jemaine Clement in Brad's Status (2017)
Jemaine Clement in Wrecked (2016)
Jemaine Clement in Legion (2017)
Jemaine Clement in Another Period (2013)
Sam Rockwell and Jemaine Clement in Don Verdean (2015)
Sam Rockwell, Amy Ryan, Jemaine Clement, and Stelios Xanthos in Don Verdean (2015)
Jemaine Clement in Don Verdean (2015)
Sam Rockwell and Jemaine Clement in Don Verdean (2015)

Known for

Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Flight of the Conchords
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TV Series
  • Jemaine
  • Albi
  • David Bowie
Taika Waititi, Ben Fransham, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jemaine Clement, Jonny Brugh, and Stu Rutherford in What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
What We Do in the Shadows
7.6
  • Vladislav
  • 2014
Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, and Josh Brolin in Men in Black 3 (2012)
Men in Black 3
6.8
  • Boris The Animal
  • 2012
Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
Moana
7.6
  • Tamatoa(voice)
  • 2016

Credits

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Actor

  • Avatar 3
    • Dr. Ian Garvin
    • Post-production
    • 2024
  • Avatar 4
    • Dr. Ian Garvin
    • In Production
    • 2026
  • Avatar 5
    • Dr. Ian Garvin
    • In Production
    • 2028
  • Wildwood
    • (voice)
    • In Production
  • Kiri and Lou (2019)
    Kiri and Lou
    • Lou (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2023
  • Hugh Jackman, Michael Cusack, Sarah Snook, Demi Lardner, and Jarrad Wright in Koala Man (2023)
    Koala Man
    • Bazwell
    • Christopher
    • Kookaburra (voice) ...
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Fables
    • (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Bailey Bass, and Britain Dalton in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
    Avatar: The Way of Water
    • Dr. Garvin
    • 2022
  • DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
    DC League of Super-Pets
    • Aquaman (voice)
    • 2022
  • Don't Make Me Go (2022)
    Don't Make Me Go
    • Dale
    • 2022
  • Nude Tuesday (2022)
    Nude Tuesday
    • Bjorg
    • guru
    • 2022
  • David Thewlis, Rosie Perez, Maria Bamford, Hugh Jackman, Maya Rudolph, Nick Kroll, Tim Robinson, Ali Wong, and Aidy Bryant in Human Resources (2022)
    Human Resources
    • Simon Sex (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Andrew Rannells, Pamela Adlon, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and Ayo Edebiri in Big Mouth (2017)
    Big Mouth
    • Simon Sex (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Tig N' Seek (2020)
    Tig N' Seek
    • This Guy
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2021
  • 44 Cats (2018)
    44 Cats
    • Igor (English version, voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Jemaine Clement and Gillian Jacobs in I Used to Go Here (2020)
    I Used to Go Here
    • David
    • 2020
  • Kayvan Novak, Mark Proksch, Matt Berry, Harvey Guillén, and Natasia Demetriou in What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
    What We Do in the Shadows
    • Vladislav
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2020
  • Steven Universe Future (2019)
    Steven Universe Future
    • Kerry Moonbeam (voice)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020
  • Mike Minogue and Karen O'Leary in Wellington Paranormal (2018)
    Wellington Paranormal
    • Mobot (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2019

Writer

  • What We Do in the Shadows
    • based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by, created for television by
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Time Bandits
    • Writer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • The Incal
    • screenplay by
    • Pre-production
  • We're Wolves
    • Writer
    • In Development
  • Kayvan Novak, Mark Proksch, Matt Berry, Harvey Guillén, and Natasia Demetriou in What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
    What We Do in the Shadows
    • based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by
    • created for television by
    • written by ...
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2022
  • Mike Minogue and Karen O'Leary in Wellington Paranormal (2018)
    Wellington Paranormal
    • created by
    • writer
    • storyline (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2022
  • 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
  • Taika Waititi, Ben Fransham, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jemaine Clement, Jonny Brugh, and Stu Rutherford in What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
    What We Do in the Shadows
    • written by
    • 2014
  • 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
  • Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement in What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires (2005)
    What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2005
  • One Night Stand (2005)
    One Night Stand
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2005
  • Tongan Ninja (2002)
    Tongan Ninja
    • screenplay
    • 2002

Producer

  • Time Bandits
    • executive producer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Kayvan Novak, Mark Proksch, Matt Berry, Harvey Guillén, and Natasia Demetriou in What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
    What We Do in the Shadows
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2022
  • Mike Minogue and Karen O'Leary in Wellington Paranormal (2018)
    Wellington Paranormal
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2022
  • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Live in London (2018)
    Flight of the Conchords: Live in London
    • producer
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • Taika Waititi, Ben Fransham, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jemaine Clement, Jonny Brugh, and Stu Rutherford in What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
    What We Do in the Shadows
    • co-producer
    • 2014
  • Flight of the Conchords (2007)
    Flight of the Conchords
    • executive producer
    • co-executive producer
    • 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
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement in What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires (2005)
    What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
    • executive producer (as J. Clement)
    • Short
    • 2005
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Jemaine Clement | IMDb Supercut
Taika Look at the Waititi Way
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Taika Look at the Waititi Way
Is SXSW 2019 the Best Fest for Horror?
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Is SXSW 2019 the Best Fest for Horror?
Dinner for Schmucks: "Don't Think About It"
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Dinner for Schmucks: "Don't Think About It"
"Back Brace" from Dinner for Schmucks
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"Back Brace" from Dinner for Schmucks
Dinner for Schmucks: "Shipping & Handling"
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Dinner for Schmucks: "Shipping & Handling"
Dinner for Schmucks
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Dinner for Schmucks
"What are my chances?" from Diagnosis: Death
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"What are my chances?" from Diagnosis: Death
The Buzz: Flight of the Conchords
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The Buzz: Flight of the Conchords
The BFG
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The BFG
The BFG
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The BFG
What We Do in the Shadows
Clip 1:26
What We Do in the Shadows

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Vulvus the Abhorrent
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • January 10, 1974
    • Masterton, New Zealand
  • Spouse
    • Miranda ManasiadisAugust 2008 - present (1 child)
  • Parents
    • Robert Clement
  • Relatives
      Sibling(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Outback Steakhouse (2006).

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He met Taika Cohen (a.k.a. Taika Waititi) at Victoria University and they went on to form the Humourbeasts.
  • Quotes
    [on how he ranks in musical skills in Flight of the Conchords (2007)] Bret's a little better than me and I'm a little worse than Bret.
  • Trademarks
      Black-rimmed glasses

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