Bret McKenzie

Actor

June 29, 1976 (49 years)

Wellington, New Zealand

Biography

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie (born 29 June 1976 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a comedian, actor, musician and producer, best known for being one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords along with Jemaine Clement. In the 2000s, the duo's comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then an oft-lauded American television series, which aired for two seasons on HBO. Active since 1998, the duo released their most recent comedy special, Live in London, in 2018. Primarily…

Filmography

8.0

The Simpsons

Kurt Hardwick (voice)

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self - Guest

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

7.2

Conan

Self

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

8.5

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Elf Escort

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Figwit (uncredited)

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

6.3

A Minecraft Movie

Nitwit Onset Performer

Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.

7.4

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Lindir

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

7.2

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

Tim's Tennis Double

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which premiered February 11, 2007 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim comedy block and ran until May 2010. The program features surrealistic and often satirical humor, public-access television–style musical acts, bizarre faux-commercials, and editing and special effects chosen to make the show appear camp. The program featured a wide range of actors, spanning from stars such as Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte and Zach Galifianakis, to alternative comedians like Neil Hamburger, to television actors like Alan Thicke, celebrity look-alikes and impressionists. The creators of the show have described it as "the nightmare version of television."

7.9

Flight of the Conchords

Bret McKenzie

The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

6.0

Bajillion Dollar Propertie$

Huck

Follow Platinum Realty, Los Angeles' premiere realty group as a group of realtors compete for a partner position in the firm by selling as much property as possible.

6.8

The Horne Section TV Show

Bret McKenzie

Alex Horne steps out of Greg Davies' shadow as he gets the chance to host his own late-night chat show with his loyal band. But will all go to plan in this mash-up of comedy, celebs, music and mayhem?

5.6

The Outback

Hamish (voice)

Being teased for his color, Johnny the white koala joins a traveling carnival with Hamish, a Tasmanian devil, and Higgens, a photographer monkey as talent agents. On the way through the Australian outback desert, the trailer they are in comes loose and crashes. Johnny must live up to the hero status Hamish presents him as while the outback locals try to rescue a kidnapped koala from Bog, a giant crocodile and his dingo lackeys.

6.4

Austenland

Martin

Obsessed with the BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice", a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.

8.2

New Zealand Spy

Boss

The New Zealand Intelligence Agency’s on the hunt for new recruits. When the agency places an ad in the newspaper, only three decidedly unlikely candidates respond. Thrown headfirst into the murky world of espionage, the mismatched trio fumbles its way through betrayal, romance and escalating absurdity.

7.5

Largo

Self

A documentary about the iconoclastic Los Angeles club, which opened in its original incarnation on Fairfax Ave. in 1989.

4.5

Diagnosis: Death

Dr. Cruise

Two people meet as guinea pigs in a weekend drug trial. They soon discover their lives are in more danger than they imagined. The staff are peculiar. The drugs cause hallucinations. Or is the clinic really haunted? Struggling with their senses, they must team up to unravel a spooky mystery.

7.5

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!

Self / Figwit

The documentary looks at the rise to celebrity status of NZ actor and musician Bret McKenzie, who appeared for 3 seconds as an extra in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", during the Council of Elrond scene. His brief appearance sparked a huge internet fan-base dedicated to his "brooding pout" and "elvish good looks". McKenzie has been dubbed "FIGWIT", an acronym of "Frodo is Great; Who is That!!?"

6.0

Futile Attraction

Mr. Wickham

A mockumentary about a film crew making a New Zealand reality television show about a couple brought together by a dating service. However due to their being incompatible, the film crew tries to manipulate them to get the film they want for the show.

N/A

Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

Self

Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.

N/A

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

Self

Watch The Postal Service hold Zoom ‘auditions’ for new bandmembers including Slash, Anne Hathaway and “Weird Al” Yankovic.