Bret McKenzies Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-05-08

Bret McKenzie has a net worth of
$4 Million


Biography of Bret McKenzie

Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie, ONZM, is a well-known New Zealand comedian, actor, musician, and producer. He is famous for being one half of the Grammy Award-winning musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, alongside Jemaine Clement. McKenzie also worked as a music supervisor for two Muppet films.

Full NameBret McKenzie
Net Worth$4 Million
Date Of BirthJune 29, 1976
Place Of BirthWellington, New Zealand
Height6 ft (1.83 m)
ProfessionActor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Musician, Comedian, Lyricist, Composer
EducationVictoria University of Wellington
NationalityNew Zealand
SpouseHannah Clarke (m. 2009)
ChildrenLeo McKenzie, Vita McKenzie
ParentsDeirdre Tarrant, Peter McKenzie
SiblingsJonathan McKenzie, Justin McKenzie
NicknamesThe Rhymenoceros , Rhymenoceros , Video Kid , McKenzie, Bret , Fllight of the Conchords , Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie , Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie, ONZM
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1235366
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Original Song, Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Song
Music GroupsFlight of the Conchords (Since 1998), The Black Seeds, The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
NominationsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series, Writer…
MoviesThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Austenland, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Two Little Boys, The Outback, Diagnosis: Death, Sally
TV ShowsFlight of the Conchords
#Trademark
1His beard
2Curly black hair
#Quote
1[on films of the ’30s and ’40s] It was such a golden age for musicals. Those years are so influential on us now with what they did for films with musical numbers. I’m jealous of that time. It seemed like the actors spent most of their time doing dancing and singing lessons, and they’d come on set and know all the moves. And they could all sing as we’ll. Now you’re dealing with actors who can’t sing or dance, but think they can.
2I grew up watching the ‘Muppets.’ In New Zealand, the ‘Muppets’ were as big as anywhere else I think. It was a pretty global phenomenon.
3It’s easy to struggle in New York. I think New York is a bit expensive.
4Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman – I guess I like a lot of ’70s music.
5My acting’s very understated. I think my sad and happy don’t play that differently onscreen.
6I think the radio is kind of cool, because you’re really free to do whatever you want, because you can go into another world. Whereas in TV, you have to make that world.
7One of the mistakes I made was thinking chickens and penguins could sing, just like all the other animals in the ‘Muppets.’ But it turns out those animals are not allowed to sing words.
8The ‘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.
#Fact
1Although his elf role in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 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, he arranged to have McKenzie reprise the (still-officially-unnamed) character in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King…
2A skilled multi-instrumentalist, he often overdubbed lead guitar, drums and keyboards on Flight of the Conchords (2007) tracks.
3One half of New Zealand ‘folk comedy’ duo Flight of the Conchords, with Jemaine Clement.
4Son of actor Peter McKenzie, who plays Elendil in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).

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Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Simpsons2010-2015TV Series music – 2 episodes
Todd’s Pop Song Reviews2010-2015TV Series documentary writer – 2 episodes
Muppets Most Wanted2014lyrics: “Interrogation Song” / music: “Interrogation Song” / producer: “We’re Doing a Sequel”, “I’m Number One”, “The Big House”, “I’ll Get You What You Want Cockatoo In Malibu”, “Interrogation Song”, “Something So Right”, “Together Again” / writer: “Life’s A Happy Song”, “We’re Doing a Sequel”, “I’m Number One”, “The Big House”, “I’ll Get You What You Want Cockatoo In Malibu”, “Something So Right”
NotBad2013Documentary short writer: “One by One”
Danville 2nd Ward Young Men2013TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Pirates! Band of Misfits2012
writer: “I’m Not Crying”
Dancing with the Stars2011TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Muppets2011producer: “Life’s a Happy Song”, “Pictures in My Head”, “Me Party”, “Let’s Talk About Me”, “Man or Muppet”, “Rainbow Connection”, “Life’s a Happy Song Finale” / writer: “Life’s a Happy Song”, “Me Party”, “Let’s Talk About Me”, “Man or Muppet”, “Life’s a Happy Song Finale”
Naruto: The Abridged Comedy Fandub Spoof Series Show2010TV Series writer – 1 episode
Flight of the ConchordsTV Series performer – 22 episodes, 2007 – 2009 writer – 22 episodes, 2007 – 2009
TimeshiftTV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2008 writer – 1 episode, 2008
Chuck2008TV Series writer – 1 episode
Backstage PassTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2007
Late Night with Conan O’BrienTV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2005 – 2007 writer – 2 episodes, 2005 – 2007
Late Show with David LettermanTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2007
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2005
One Night StandTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2005

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bret and Jemaine’s Announcement2010Short
Flight of the ConchordsTV Series creator – 22 episodes, 2007 – 2009 written by – 13 episodes, 2007 – 2009
Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey2006TV Movie
One Night Stand2005TV Series writer – 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Austenland2013Martin
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012Lindir
Deano and Nige’s Best Last Day Ever2012Nige
The Outback2012Hamish (voice)
The Simpsons2010TV SeriesKurt
Diagnosis: Death2009Dr. Cruise
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!2009TV SeriesTim’s Tennis Double
Flight of the Conchords2007-2009TV SeriesBret
The Drinky Crow Show2008TV SeriesAlien
Pantsed2008ShortDate
Futile Attraction2004Wickham
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003Elf Escort
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001Figwit (uncredited)

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tip Top Taj Mahal2017original songs by pre-production
Muppets Most Wanted2014music supervisor / original songs by
The Muppets2011music supervisor / original songs by – uncredited
Flight of the Conchords2007-2009TV Series composer – 22 episodes

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Flight of the Conchords2007-2009TV Series 22 episodes
Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey2006TV Movie
Sheep Man2006Short
One Night Stand2005TV Series 1 episode

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Flight of the ConchordsTV Series co-executive producer – 12 episodes, 2007 executive producer – 10 episodes, 2008 – 2009
Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey2006TV Movie producer

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tongan Ninja2002kitchen choreographer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hunt for the Wilderpeople2016very special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Last Call with Carson Daly2014TV SeriesHimself – Guest
Made in Hollywood2013TV SeriesHimself
The 84th Annual Academy Awards2012TV SpecialHimself – Winner: Best Original Song
Conan2012TV SeriesHimself – Guest
MSN Exclusives2012TV SeriesHimself
Bret and Jemaine’s Announcement2010ShortHimself
Bro’Town2009TV SeriesHimself
Flight of the Conchords: On Air2009TV Short documentaryHimself
Rocked the Nation2009TV Series documentaryHimself
Largo2008Himself
Backstage Pass2007TV SeriesHimself
Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey2006TV MovieHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005TV

He has made appearances in numerous TV shows such as “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where he appeared as himself. In 2005, he was also featured on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “One Night Stand,” showcasing his comedic talent.

McKenzie’s versatility was highlighted in the 2004 TV series “Just for Laughs,” and he also made an appearance in the documentary “Frodo Is Great… Who Is That?!!” as Figwit. In the same year, he was part of the TV series “Stand Up!” where he played himself as part of the Flight of the Conchords.

Moreover, his contributions have not gone unnoticed as he has received several accolades for his work. In 2012, McKenzie won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song for his work on “The Muppets” (2011). Additionally, he received ASCAP, Critics Choice, GFCA, and OFTA awards for his exceptional songwriting skills in the same movie.

However, his talent has also earned him nominations in various award ceremonies. In 2015, he was nominated for a GFCA Award for Best Original Song for “Muppets Most Wanted” (2014). In 2014, his work on the same film earned him nominations for the HMMA Award and Satellite Award for Best Song – Feature Film and Best Original Song, respectively.

Moreover, his contributions to “The Muppets” (2011) have earned him nominations for the Grammy Awards, Critics Choice Award, and World Soundtrack Award, among others. McKenzie’s work on “Flight of the Conchords” (2007) also received Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, Outstanding Comedy Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in various years.

Overall, Bret McKenzie’s talent and dedication have solidified his position as a notable figure in the entertainment industry, known for his exceptional musical and comedic skills.

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