Bret McKenzie is an Academy award winning New Zealand comedian, actor, musician and producer. He is one half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords along with Jemaine Clement. 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.
Birth Name
Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie
Nickname
Bret
Profession
Actor, Comedian, Musician, Producer
Genres
Comedy, Folk, Acoustic
Instruments
Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Ukulele
Labels
Sub Pop
Nationality
New Zealander
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Bret McKenzie was born on the 29th of June 1976, in Wellington, New Zealand.
Age
He’s currently 43 years old.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Christianity
Education
Bret attended the Clifton Terrace Model School and later he graduated from Wellington College. He decided to study drama and film for his undergraduate studies at Victoria University.
Family Details
- Father – Peter McKenzie
- Mother – Deirdre Tarrant
- Siblings – Justin McKenzie, Jonathan McKenzie (Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bret McKenzie has dated –
- Hannah Clarke (2009-Present) – In 2009, Bret has been married to his childhood sweetheart, Hannah Clarke. The couple decided to tie the knot in a small ceremony attended only by family and close friends. They have two children. Their daughter Vita was born in 2009 while their son Leo was born in 2011.
Physical Statistics
- In feet – 6 feet 0 inches
- In centimeters – 183 cm
- In meters – 1.83 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 75 kg
- In Pounds – 165 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 38–12–32
- Chest – 38 in or 96.50 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 12 in or 30.5 cm
- Waist – 32 in or 81 cm
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Bret became known for his role as Bret McClegnie in the musical comedy series Flight of the Conchords. His most recognized works are his songs for the animation movie, The Muppets which bagged him an Oscar for Best Original Song.
Film Debut
In 2003, Bret made his acting debut with the Feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in which she played the role of Lindir.
Television Debut
In 2007, Bret landed her first role in television by appearing as Bret McClegnie in the TV series, Flight of the Conchords which was aired on HBO.
Album Debut
In April 2004, Bret released his debut album Prototype as a solo artist.
Bret McKenzie Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Favorite Actress – Kate Winslet
- Favorite Singer – Rihanna
- Favorite TV Show – Game of Thrones
- Favorite Color – Black
- Favorite Food – Fast Food
Bret McKenzie Net worth
Bret McKenzie has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
He doesn’t have any personal social media account.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Bret McKenzie
- Bret had works are his songs for the animation movie, The Muppets which bagged him an Oscar for Best Original Song.
- He was active on the music scene and toured the country with the dub band, The Black Seeds.
- McKenzie was featured as one of 2008’s 100 Sexiest People in a special edition of the Australian magazine Who.
- In 2009, he appeared in the Jason Stutter directed horror movie Diagnosis: Death as Dr. Cruise.
- In 2014, he worked as the music supervisor for the sequel, Muppets Most Wanted.
- In 2016, McKenzie wrote the lyrics for the Sainsburys Christmas advertisement.
