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Bret McKenzie

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Music Department
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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.
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Austenland (2013)
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Bret McKenzie was born on 29 June 1976 in New Zealand. He is an actor and writer, 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

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    Known for

    Flight of the Conchords (2007)
    Flight of the Conchords
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Bret
    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
    • 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
    Keri Russell in Austenland (2013)
    Austenland
    6.3
    • Martin
    • 2013

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Firebuds (2022)
      Firebuds
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Uncle Hugh
      • 2025
    • Desiree Burch and Alex Horne in The Horne Section TV Show (2022)
      The Horne Section TV Show
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Bret McKenzie
      • 2025
    • Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Sebastian Hansen in A Minecraft Movie (2025)
      A Minecraft Movie
      5.6
      • Nitwit Onset Performer
      • 2025
    • What's in A Footprint - Allbirds (2020)
      What's in A Footprint - Allbirds
      Video
      • 2020
    • Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016)
      Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Huck
      • 2017
    • #KiwisCureBatten: Team Ball Player Thing (2015)
      #KiwisCureBatten: Team Ball Player Thing
      Music Video
      • Bret McKenzie
      • 2015
    • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Ladies of the World (2014)
      Flight of the Conchords: Ladies of the World
      8.3
      Music Video
      • Bret McKenzie
      • 2014
    • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - The Chronicles of The Hobbit - Part 1: A Short Rest: Rivendell & London
      7.2
      Video
      • Self
      • 2013
    • Keri Russell in Austenland (2013)
      Austenland
      6.3
      • Martin
      • 2013
    • Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
      The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
      7.8
      • Lindir
      • 2012
    • Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever (2012)
      Deano and Nige's Best Last Day Ever
      5.7
      • Nige
      • 2012
    • Outback (2012)
      Outback
      4.7
      • Hamish (voice)
      • 2012
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Kurt (voice)
      • 2010
    • Diagnosis: Death (2009)
      Diagnosis: Death
      4.7
      • Dr. Cruise
      • 2009
    • Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
      Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Tim's Tennis Double
      • 2009

    Writer

    • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: Live in London (2018)
      Flight of the Conchords: Live in London
      8.2
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2018
    • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Bret and Jemaine's Announcement (2010)
      Bret and Jemaine's Announcement
      8.2
      Short
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Flight of the Conchords (2007)
      Flight of the Conchords
      8.5
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • 2007–2009
    • Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement in Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey (2006)
      Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2006
    • One Night Stand (2005)
      One Night Stand
      8.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2005

    Music Department

    • Bob: The Musical
      • original songs by
      • Pre-production
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • additional music by
      • music by: additional songs
      • 2023–2025
    • Plankton: The Movie (2025)
      Plankton: The Movie
      5.3
      • original songs by
      • 2025
    • 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 supervisor
      • original songs by
      • 2014
    • 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 supervisor
      • original songs by
      • 2011
    • Flight of the Conchords (2007)
      Flight of the Conchords
      8.5
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 2007–2009
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    Videos18

    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
    "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

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • 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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