Jemaine Clement biography
Jemaine Clement is a New Zealand actor and musician, born on 10 January 1974 in Masterton.
Jemaine Clement's screen career began in 1996 with The Enid Blyton Adventure Series, playing MIS Guard.
Jemaine Clement has appeared in 44 films and 33 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Wildwood (2026), Rogue Trooper (2026), Moana (2026).
- Born
- 10 January 1974 (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Masterton
- Work
- Stand-up comedian, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Singer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1994 to present
Jemaine Clement filmography
44 films and 33 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wildwood | Roger Swindon | Voice role | |
| 2026 | Rogue Trooper | Mr. Brass | ||
| 2026 | Moana | Tamatoa | Voice role; also contributed to the film's soundtrack | |
| 2026 | I, Object | Pop | ||
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Dr. Ian Garvin | ||
| 2025 | M3GAN 2.0 | Alton Appleton | ||
| 2025 | A Minecraft Movie | Daryl, Voice of Bruce | Double role as Lead role and Voice role | |
| 2024 | Harold and the Purple Crayon | Gary | ||
| 2024 | Thelma the Unicorn | Vic Diamond | Voice role; streaming film | |
| 2024 | Moana 2 | Tamatoa | Voice cameo; Mid-credits scene | |
| 2023 | The Moon Is Upside Down | MacIntosh | ||
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Dr. Ian Garvin | ||
| 2022 | Don't Make Me Go | Dale Angelo | Streaming film | |
| 2022 | Nude Tuesday | Bjorg Rasmussen | ||
| 2022 | DC League of Super-Pets | Aquaman | Voice role | |
| 2020 | I Used to Go Here | David Kirkpatrick | ||
| 2019 | Patrick | Dustin | ||
| 2018 | The Festival | Robin | ||
| 2018 | The Breaker Upperers | Tinder Date | Cameo appearance | |
| 2018 | An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn | Colin Keith Threadener | ||
| 2017 | Humor Me | Nate Kroll | ||
| 2017 | Brad's Status | Billy Wearsiter | ||
| 2017 | The Lego Batman Movie | Sauron | Voice cameo | |
| 2016 | The BFG | The Fleshlumpeater | Voice and motion capture | |
| 2016 | The Mysterious Secrets Of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium | Lord Joseph Banks | Podcast |
Show all 44 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Dallas Wannamaker | Voice role | |
| 2016 | Moana | Tamatoa | Voice role; also voiced the character in the 2017 Māori dub | |
| 2015 | People Places Things | Will Henry | ||
| 2015 | Don Verdean | English | ||
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Prison King | Cameo appearance | |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows | Vladislav | Also director, writer and co-producer | |
| 2014 | Rio 2 | Nigel | Voice role | |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | Boris the Animal | Nominated, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain | |
| 2012 | Rhys Darby: This Way to the Spaceship | Spaceship | Recorded voice role | |
| 2011 | Rio | Nigel | ||
| 2010 | Predicament | Spook | ||
| 2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Kieran Vollard | ||
| 2010 | Despicable Me | Jerry the Minion | Voice role | |
| 2009 | Gentlemen Broncos | Ronald Chevalier | ||
| 2009 | Diagnosis: Death | Garfield Olyphant | ||
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark | Jarrod | ||
| 2005 | Flight of the Conchords | Jemaine | Also writer | |
| 2004 | Futile Attraction | Editor | ||
| 2002 | Tongan Ninja | Action Fighter (Marvin) | Also writer |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alice and Steve | Steve | ||
| 2024 | Time Bandits | Pure Evil | ||
| 2023 | Koala Man | Principal Bazwell | Main voice role | |
| 2022 | Human Resources | Simon Sex | Voice role, 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | Big Mouth | Simon Sex | Voice role, episode: "Best Friends Make the Best Lovers" | |
| 2020 | Tig n' Seek | This Guy | Main voice role | |
| 2020 | Steven Universe Future | Kerry Moonbeam | Voice role, episode: "Mr. Universe" | |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows | Vladislav | ||
| 2019 | Year of the Rabbit | Tall Man | Episode: "Framed Rabbit" | |
| 2019 | Kiri and Lou | Lou | Voice role, main role | |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal | Mobot | ||
| 2018 | We Bare Bears | Courtney | Voice role, episode: "Rescue Ranger" | |
| 2017 | Wrecked | Luther | 3 episodes | |
| 2017 | Robot Chicken | Narrator | ||
| 2017 | Legion | Oliver Bird | 14 episodes | |
| 2017 | American Dad! | Magunga | Voice role, episode: "Bazooka Steve" | |
| 2016 | Regular Show | Ziggy | Voice role, episode: "California King" | |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law | Orton Mahlson / Dr. Zone | Voices role, 5 episodes | |
| 2016 | Inside Amy Schumer | DJ | Episode: "Psychopath Test" | |
| 2016 | Divorce | Julian Renaut | 6 episodes | |
| 2016 | Another Period | Father Black Donahue | 4 episodes | |
| 2015 | Rick and Morty | Fart | Voice role, episode: "Mortynight Run" | |
| 2014 | TripTank | Sir Ian / Alistair / Caller / Erebos / Judge Bluetail / Man in Line | Voice role, 7 episodes | |
| 2014 | Short Poppies | , N/a | Director | |
| 2013 | Out There | Tenebres | Voices role, episode: "Enter Destiny" |
Show all 33 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #7DaysLater | Ms. Lockett's Father | Voice role, episode: "Portrait" | |
| 2012 | Napoleon Dynamite | Professor Koontz | Voice role, episode: "Scantronica Love" | |
| 2010 | The Simpsons | Ethan Ballantyne | Voice role, episode: "Elementary School Musical" | |
| 2010 | Radiradirah | Sheep | 3 episodes | |
| 2009 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Eric's Tennis Double | Episode: "Tennis" | |
| 2008 | The Drinky Crow Show | Alien | Voice role, 2 episodes | |
| 2002 | The Tribe | VR Cowboy No. 2 | Episode #4.24 | |
| 1996 | The Enid Blyton Adventure Series | MIS Guard | Episode: "Circus of Adventures" |